Five Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Restaurant Business
According to the National Restaurant Association, annual sales across the restaurant industry is $799 billion and they’ve predicted that there will be 16.3 million jobs in the industry by 2027. Let’s just say, the restaurant industry is not going anywhere any time soon. Since the industry is experiencing steady growth, how are you marketing your […]
Business Requirements for a Home-Based Bakery
Last Updated: 10/13/2023 You have your baking skills down to an art and you’re pumped to start a home baking business. The nice thing about a home-based bakery is that you don’t need to worry about the pricey overhead that accompanies opening a storefront. Here’s a walkthrough of the home bakery requirements you’ll need to […]
Can Bartenders Be Held Liable?
Last Updated: July 12, 2024 Yes – bartenders can be held liable for alcohol-related accidents caused by their patrons, including property damage, bodily injuries, and even death. Bartending comes with its fair share of risks. While this can be daunting and stressful, especially if you’re just getting into bartending, there is good news. Educating yourself […]
Farmers Market Checklist: 9 Tips to Help You Succeed at the Farmers Market
Farmers market season is almost upon us and we can’t wait. Nothing beats spring days walking through the aromas of fresh salsa, selecting locally sourced produce or home-made food – we wish it could last all year. However, attending a farmers market as a vendor is a whole different experience. Months of preparation, paperwork, and […]
A Bartender’s Guide to Liquor Liability Insurance
Last Updated: 10/17/2023 You’ve been hired as a private bartender for a wedding or corporate event. You have the mixology down to a science, but you may have forgotten one thing: liquor liability insurance. Private or mobile bartenders can be held liable for damages if they serve alcohol to someone who causes an accident or […]
FLIP Presents: Terry Williams of 2 Fish & 5 Loaves BBQ
On the quest to pursue your own food business, there are a myriad of factors that contribute to its success. These could range from branding, social media awareness, unique flavor and menu, insurance, and customer outreach programs. To help enhance the flavor and presentation of your business, FLIP has reached out to one of our customers […]
Should Food and Beverage Vendors Serve Alcohol? Risks and Benefits of Liquor Service
Many food and beverage vendors are eager to enhance profits by offering alcohol. With higher profit margins, alcohol sales are lucrative for many food businesses. But what are the risks and benefits of serving alcohol? Should you carry liquor liability insurance? What would that cover? And where can a food and beverage vendor obtain liquor liability […]
Why Foodborne Illness Insurance Coverage Is Essential
Last Updated: November 1, 2024 Did you know an estimated 48 million people contract a foodborne illness every year? Roughly 128,000 of those affected are hospitalized, and 3,000 of them die. With numbers like these, you need to take all the precautions you can to prevent making your customers ill. Not only is it bad […]
How Food Vendors & Hot Dog Carts Can Beat The Heat This Summer
Sweltering summer days can be a challenge for food vendors and hot dog cart owners. According to OSHA, thousands of workers in the United States got sick from exposure to heat on the job, and more than 60 workers died in 2011 alone. As a food vendor or hot dog cart owner, it is crucial […]
How to Organize a Food Truck Festival
Last Updated: July 8, 2024 Hosting a food truck event is no easy task, but the payoff can be huge. When you get to see crowds of people chowing down on food from local businesses while also watching those businesses gain enthusiastic new customers, all your hard work will be well worth it. To help […]