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Restaurant Licensing: Expanding Your Brand’s Reach and Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for insights from Frances Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Beanstalk, a global brand extension licensing agency operating in the F&B space. What current retail trends are influencing licensing strategies in the F&B industry?

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Music Licensing

Modern Restaurant Management

Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI represent songwriters and publishers and grant licenses to play copyrighted music. What should restaurant operators know about music licensing? Truth be told, music licensing can be complicated. What are common misconceptions about music licensing and the costs?

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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

Modern Restaurant Management

Start by defining the demographic your restaurant typically appeals to, consider their ages, lifestyles, motivations and what influences their dining expectations. Almost half of business leaders admit they don’t fully understand the implications of music licensing.

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Reopening a Restaurant in a New Location? Don’t Skip This Step

The Rail

Remember, location influences customer flow, staff retention, and menu pricing. Handle Licenses, Permits, and Inspections Early Opening day cant happen without the right paperwork. Licenses and permits dont always transfer from one location to another, so check with your local health department, city planning office, and fire marshal.

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Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

ChowNow

Factors that influence your profit margins Several things determine how wide or narrow your restaurant profit margins can be: Location: Rent in a prime downtown spot can devour your net profit. Add in things like equipment repairs, licensing fees, and other expenses, and youre constantly fighting to stay ahead of significant cost increases.

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How Restaurant Food Photography Can Help Boost Sales

The Restaurant Group

The Power of Visuals in the Restaurant Industry Why Images Matter Appealing food images dramatically influence customer choices. Utilizing Lenses and Accessories Choosing lenses significantly influences the quality of your food images. Set clear expectations about image licensing, shot list creation, and overall shoot planning.

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Liquor Licensing 101 for Restaurants in Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

A major pain point for our clients has been navigating regulatory compliance issues such as corporate officer updates, alcohol license and permit renewals, and training team members in proper alcohol service protocol. The first step is to verify your liquor license and operating permits are renewed and active. Know Your Protocol.

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