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TV or Not TV, the License Is the Question

Modern Restaurant Management

In smaller, more intimate restaurants, live music helps set the mood, whereas in sports bars, TVs broadcast the big game for fans. This is because most programs contain a lot of music – in theme songs, commercials, and before, during and after a sports or news broadcast. Cable agreements do not include licensing for music.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Alternatively, you could opt for a common bar type such as a neighborhood, specialty, brewpub, or sports bar. Sports bars are a popular choice, as they offer a fun and festive atmosphere for watching games and enjoying drinks with friends. To apply for a liquor license, consult the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Agency) in your state.

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Keeping a Safe Bar Environment on Busy Holidays

Modern Restaurant Management

Failure to follow the appropriate laws and regulations for your business could result in fines, jail, license revocation and/or bad publicity. In addition to Dram, some states allow for the criminal prosecution of servers in cases where the alleged overservice caused damage to property or injury to people.

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How Bars and Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe Football Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Failure to follow the appropriate laws and regulations for your business could result in fines, jail, license revocation and/or bad publicity. In addition to Dram, some states allow for the criminal prosecution of servers in cases where the alleged overservice caused damage to property or injury to people.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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Like a passionate sports figure who speaks boldly, rallies the team, points out those who are not carrying their weight, or shows anger when they personally have failed to be great – so too are many chefs cut from the same cloth. It does not justify hostile environments that are void of empathy, calm, and a teaching attitude.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

Locations can include sporting events, concerts, and festivals. Running your alcohol-related business without this insurance could result in your business license being revoked. Of these coverages, the one that differs the most from restaurant insurance is the damage to premises rented insurance. What Types of Coverage Do You Need?

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Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet

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license plates; a neon-accented diner serving fast food; and a McDonald’s-style playground. The “authentic Italian” section sports faux cast-iron street lamps, brick walls, Italian flag pillows, and paintings of tourist attractions like the Colosseum. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight.