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Rules when wanting to charge surcharges
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Point of Sale,
Date posted Jan 9

Source: Merchant MaverickSurcharging is applying a fee on top of a bill if a consumer uses a credit card to pay. If you are thinking about...

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Traps In Mandatory Tip Pooling
Posted In: Wage & Hour,
Date posted Oct 18

By Eric Magnus, Jackson Lewis, P.C.Restaurants generally adopt mandatory tip pooling rules for innocuous and in some cases altruistic reasons: to...

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How Failing to Protect Your Trademark Can Result in Catastrophic Reduction in Customer Value
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Marketing + PR,
Date posted Sep 21

By Jonathan Page, Esq., Managing Attorney at InPrime Legal IntroductionA great way to protect your valuable business assets is by registering your...

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Bar expert says: Master this checklist before opening for business
Posted In: Alcohol, Marketing + PR, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Sep 5

By Lisa Wilson, Showroom Sales Rep at ACityDiscountThis is the life of bar owners: hard work, long hours and constant problem solving – from...

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Bartending 101: 7 Tips and Tricks for Better Drinks and Service
Posted In: Alcohol, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted May 21

By Jay Bandy, President of Goliath Consulting GroupTo be a successful bartender, you need more than just an in-depth knowledge of mixing drinks....

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Time to Turn Up the Music - What Do I Need to do First?
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted May 3

By Clint Crosby, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonWhen the owner of a restaurant (or bar) opens up the doors to customers, you want to set the whole...

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A Restaurateur's Guide to Beer Style
Posted In: Alcohol, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Apr 11

By Nick Adams, President of Boelter Southeast DivisionFor those of you who have a restaurant or food service facility with a bar, getting a handle...

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Compliance Update: The Consumer Review Fairness Act
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Mar 30

By Joseph Sullivan, Partner at Taylor English Duma LLPFrustrated by the increasing number of reservations for large groups not being honored, a...

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Negotiating a Restaurant Lease: What You Need to Know
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Real Estate,
Date posted Mar 5

By Jonathan Page, Esq., Managing Attorney at InPrime LegalIntroductionRestaurant leases typically consist of dozens of pages. Reading them is not...

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Website Accessibility Lawsuits under Americans with Disabilities Act on the Rise
Posted In: ADA,
Date posted Jul 27

By Jackson LewisFor years, lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act concerning places of public accommodation were confined...

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Surviving the Inspection: How to Protect Your Georgia Alcohol Licenses
Posted In: Alcohol, Legal + Regulatory,
Date posted Apr 6

By Michele Stumpe, Partner at Taylor English Duma and Tiffanie Pittington, Senior Licensing and Permits Specialist at Taylor English DumaSurviving...

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Steps to Limiting Alcohol Liability
Posted In: Alcohol, Legal + Regulatory,
Date posted Mar 6

By Michele Stumpe, Partner at Taylor English DumaLosing the ability to sell alcohol or becoming the subject of an alcohol sales based lawsuit can be...

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