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How a Creative Cocktail Program with a Beer and Wine License Can Help Your New Restaurant Succeed

Modern Restaurant Management

However, one way to boost your restaurant's chances of success is by using a beer and wine license to offer creative cocktails—without the high cost and red tape of a full liquor license. The Hidden Costs of a Full Liquor License and a Cost-Effective Solution Across the U.S.,

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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

Music can play a role to enhance the dining experience, setting the mood and complementing the menu and design. 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?

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

EATER

On menu structure The old space was all consistently one menu. At the new space, we have three different menus every night. In the main dining room, we offer a menu that is 12 courses, plus or minus one, and a three-hour dining experience. When we first opened, we had la carte at the bar.

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Generic demographic details (age, gender) derived from computer vision can be as useful as identifying the individual using their license plate or mobile device. You have more information about your menu, your restaurant, your employees, and your customers than anyone else. Exploit the competitive advantage in your proprietary data.

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

The Rail

Knowing the reason helps guide every decision, from choosing the right space to redesigning the menu or layout. Remember, location influences customer flow, staff retention, and menu pricing. Handle Licenses, Permits, and Inspections Early Opening day cant happen without the right paperwork. Lower rent? More foot traffic?

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

ChowNow

That includes the ingredients and packaging for your menu items, but not things like rent and payroll. This gives you a sense of how effective your menu pricing is. You can have packed tables, long lines, and strong menu item sales, but if your operating expenses are out of control, you still might be losing money.