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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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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. From over-serving intoxicated guests to improperly checking IDs, restaurants can face serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for failing to effectively manage their liquor liability risks.

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The Increasing Threat of Fake IDs Around Independence Day

Modern Restaurant Management

For venue owners, even one drink served to a minor can have long-lasting effects on the business. Fines, suspended liquor licenses, increased insurance costs, and even lawsuits are all very real threats facing the industry, not just on Independence Day but year-round.

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Sound Decisions about Music in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

They noted that the guests who stayed longer didn’t spend any more money, but they did leave bigger tips, and they theorized that up-tempo music may mean tables are turning faster so the restaurant can serve more people in less time. Because of copyright law, the music also needs to be properly licensed and the artists credited.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Almost half of business leaders admit they don’t fully understand the implications of music licensing. Instead, the safest route is to partner with a dedicated B2B music provider that is fully compliant, covers performing rights organization (PRO) licenses, and offers a subscription certificate to help mitigate potential fines.

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

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On a full beverage program The old space didnt have a liquor license, so the only beverage options were sparkling water and tea. If you look at that in terms of an la carte restaurant that might serve more cocktails, thats actually pretty low, but because our menu is $325, that skews the percentage upward toward the food.

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