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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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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In 2019, What is “Good Hospitality”?

Posted on: July 17, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

When it comes to the hospitality industry, whether it’s bars, restaurants, or hotels, many business owners included are having to reinvent what it means to provide better quality customer service in the field. Through technology, such as social media, modern customers have different expectations and yield more power when it comes to consumer influence. The […] Read More

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Operating a Restaurant? Have These Licenses in Place

Posted on: June 19, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

Opening a restaurant is an exciting venture borne out of a passion for a specific type of cuisine, lifestyle, food, or serving the community. But actually getting things up and running isn’t a simple process. Once a concept is figured out, color schemes are picked, a name is decided on, and real estate is handled, […] Read More

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What Does Assault & Battery Insurance Cover?

Posted on: March 6, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

Whether you own and operate a bar or restaurant, café or nightclub, there are many different ways in which your patrons’ well-being could end up having a bad time. Bar fights, arguments, long-term emotional effects, and general safety around the premises of your establishment can all be factors that encourage specified hospitality insurance. When it comes […] Read More

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The Importance of Effective Branding in the Hospitality Industry

Posted on: January 23, 2019 by RMS Hospitality

When it comes to the hospitality industry, branding is everything. From coffee shops to corner cafes, hotels to nightlife destinations, branding can boost or backfire sales and clientele goals. Branding should be utilized by those in the hospitality industry to help get the word out of what services are offered and how they differ from […] Read More

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