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Ghost Kitchens: Casper or Beetlejuice?

Introduction. Third-party delivery, in just a few short years, changed the face of the food and beverage industry as we’ve known it. Ghost Kitchens are, simply put, cooking facilities producing food and beverages only for delivery or take out. There is no dine in option. Pre-COVID, ghost kitchens were few and far between, created by ...
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Forces Attacking Restaurant & Bar Profits (and how the industry can fight back!)

Introduction. Third-party delivery, streaming video, meal-prep kits, and other market disruptors are changing the face of the food and beverage industry as we’ve known it. This paper will examine current market forces that are cutting into F&B profits, whether at restaurants, bars, or hotels, and provide important insights to keep guests coming back (and spending ...
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Welcome to the Jungle: Negotiating Restaurant & Bar Leases With Landlords Who Just Don’t Get Hospitality

Too often attorneys representing restaurant, bar, and other hospitality clients must deal with landlords (or their agents, such as asset managers, property managers, or brokers) who are not well-versed in the needs of the F&B tenant. These negotiations can prove frustrating for attorneys who frequently represent these clients. This session will explore some critical F&B ...
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Binary Treachery: Defending Yourself from Attacks Coming at the Speed of Light

It seems these days that not a month goes by when one does not hear about a major company’s network infrastructure being hacked. Major retailers (including bars and restaurants), insurance companies, payment systems and even Experian, the credit reporting agency, have been victims of cyber attacks resulting in the theft of the personal information of ...
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