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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

Put them on the table, require rationale, and in some cases business commonsense, i.e.: feature local ingredients, sustainably sound, respectful of the seasons, core of vegetarian, humane treatment of animals by vendors, etc., Typically, the operator wants items that demonstrate popularity or high expectations among the customer base.

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How to Open a Restaurant in the US From India?

The Restaurant Times

However, before doing so, there are various requirements that foreigners need to fulfill to stay in compliance with US laws and sustain their businesses. . Apart from the initial hurdle of visa requirements, you will require several legal permissions related to running the business, such as licenses, permits, and zoning law certifications.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The law allows home cooks to prepare meals from their homes and sell to consumers without being a licensed kitchen. Red Lobster Sued Over Sustainability Claims : On June 11, 2021, California consumers filed a deceptive advertising class action lawsuit against Red Lobster’s parent company.

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33 Unique & Fun Food Truck Ideas + Tips For Choosing The Perfect Concept

7 Shifts

If you can get the licensing for this, this can be a fun and playful concept located near the outskirts of downtown, near music venues, or close to workplaces. If you are passionate about sustainability, and so is your community, an eco-friendly food truck will be a perfect fit for you. Happy hour on wheels. Eco-Friendly. Arepas y Mas.

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Food Truck Design 101: How To Design A Food Truck

The Restaurant Times

Licenses And Permits. Although not exactly a part of food truck design, you need to obtain the required licenses and permits even before you begin to think about your food truck business. EIN issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is required when you apply for any license, permit, or file any other paperwork.

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MRM Food Hall Focus: Transcending the Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

From programming to design to culinary curation as an art form, the team actually runs the beverage program and offer license agreements for their food partners versus a traditional lease. We believe that a food hall that purely focuses on food has limited sustainability. The Food Hall Co. Is there a glut of food halls?

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How to Write a FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions page for a Restaurant or Cafe

Ken Burgin

Are you licensed or BYO – can I bring my own wine and beer? What are you doing for sustainability and recycling? Frequently Asked Questions about opening hours and bookings What are the opening hours? How do I book a table? Are you open on public holidays? Can I make a last-minute booking? Do you have outdoor seating available?