How to Start a Hookah Lounge

Posted on: February 8, 2023 by RMS Hospitality Group

You have clients who may want to open up a hookah lounge, and it’s essential to help them implement a strategy. According to research, the hookah tobacco industry is worth more than $820 million — and this figure will likely increase. Unsurprisingly, savvy entrepreneurs would gravitate toward a hookah lounge start-up. The Essentials of a New Hookah […] Read More

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Keeping Adult Club Workers Safe: A Guide

Posted on: January 11, 2023 by RMS Hospitality Group

Adult club workers can face threats that not many other employees in other businesses deal with. According to statistics, there are more than 3,800 strip clubs in the U.S. These establishments may also go by the names “adult nightclubs” or “gentlemen’s clubs.” These titles refer to businesses that typically offer erotic performances for clientele. How to Safeguard […] Read More

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Creating a Successful Sports Bar

Posted on: June 22, 2022 by RMS Hospitality

Creating a successful sports bar requires several things to go correctly and brilliant execution to have long-term success. If there are two things people love, it’s sports and beer. Combining the two seems like an inevitable success, but establishing a good sports bar requires more than just a promising concept. If you’re wondering how to […] Read More

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Why Do Restaurants Need Excess Liability?

Posted on: March 17, 2021 by RMS Hospitality

Do you work with clients who own restaurants and are shopping for extra insurance coverage? You may want to stress the importance of having adequate excess liability insurance. Although many restaurant owners already have basic insurance types in place, the restaurant industry comes with several inherent risks that may require additional protections beyond just the […] Read More

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Preventing Wage and Hour Disputes in the Hospitality Industry

Posted on: August 5, 2020 by RMS Hospitality

Every day, approximately 30 hotels, restaurants, and bars throughout the United States are hit with a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) accusation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s wage and hour division. From not being paid overtime to not being paid at all in some circumstances, hospitality workers bring enough wage and hour disputes to […] Read More

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Protecting the Hospitality Industry Against Gas Hazards

Posted on: December 18, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

For restaurants, bars, and cafes, getting a bad Yelp review or unfavorable local social media buzz can cut into the flow of business and the potential for new customers to come in. From undercooked food to rude wait staff to claims related to slips and falls or burnt tongues, no restaurant can afford bad press. […] Read More

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The Importance of Products/Completed Operations Coverage in the Hospitality Industry

Posted on: November 20, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

It’s a restaurant owner’s worst nightmare: someone eats at their establishment, a day or two goes by, and they have a reaction to something they ate and/or drank. All the customer has to do is trace it back to the time they spent at that eatery and then file a costly claim for food poisoning. […] Read More

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Addressing Staffing Issues in the Hospitality Sector

Posted on: November 13, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

Three are many indicators that point to a strong or surging economy. One of those is when Americans are packing their bags and hitting the road, air, or seas for travel and trips around the country or globe. And while this is great for everything from hotels to restaurants to tourism spots in travel destinations, […] Read More

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Understanding OSHA’s Guidelines for Restaurants

Posted on: September 18, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

For potential restaurant owners, before they attempt to open up a successful eatery, it’s important for them to get acquainted with compliance of federal laws regarding workplace safety and health. OSHA has spelled out guidelines for restaurants when it comes to understanding everything from health hazards to inspections to the standards of a clean floor. […] Read More

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Are Bars and Restaurants Liable for Lost or Stolen Items on the Premises?

Posted on: August 14, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

It may be summer, but soon enough temperatures are going to drop and people will be donning extra layers to stay warm when heading out. For those who head to restaurants or bars, needing to stay warm may just be what they need until they get inside the establishment, but once they’re inside, who becomes […] Read More

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