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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. ID, Please?

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

Serving minors due to improper ID verification can result in fines, a restaurant losing their liquor license and reputational damage. In addition to ID scanners, point-of-sale (POS) system alerts can notify staff when a guest has reached a pre-set drink limit, helping to prevent over consumption.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

Modern Restaurant Management

Keeping up with the latest technology for point-of-sale systems, online ordering, and other business operations is essential in not only staying ahead of the competition, but also to ensure your employees have efficient and accessible resources to be successful. Your own personnel shouldn’t be your only focus, however.

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

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A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. For example: Lets say your restaurant made $100,000 in total sales last month. What Are Restaurant Profit Margins?

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Obtain Permits and Licenses. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. Table of Contents.

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How Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe New Year’s Eve

Modern Restaurant Management

Laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol are not established by the federal government. Failure to manage the commercial sale of alcohol could threaten the success of a business due to increased liability exposure, both criminal and civil. 31 and beyond. Don’t Be Afraid to Refuse Service.

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