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Tuesday march 15th the state will hear testimony on SB120. This bill would lift the ban on advertising discounted alcoholic beverages for foodservice establishments. Any restaurant owners that want to help call the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association at 228-9585.

Clear off those decks and get ready for the warm weather!!!!!

Would you like to serve alcohol until 2am on New Year's Eve?

According to Chief Edwards of NH Liquor Enforcement, if you would like to extend your hours of service from 1:00 am to 2:00 am you simply need to send him a letter requesting the extension. Your letter should include your license number, name of the business and the date of the extension (January 1 2011) and the times.

Hurricane Earl: I am not sure what we are going to get but we will get something. Please be careful, dont take risks and be safe. Here is a link to the FEMA website and tips on what to do when a hurricane hits. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm

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New legislation was enacted on August 22nd in regard to gift cards. Here is a link to the story. [email protected]&utm_content=NRN-News-AssociationAM-08-24-10&utm_campaign=New%20rules%20for%20gift%20cards%20go%20into%20effect" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://www.nrn.com/article/new-rules-gift-cards-go-effect?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=[email protected]&utm_content=NRN-News-AssociationAM-08-24-10&utm_campaign=New%20rules%20for%20gift%20cards%20go%20into%20effect

New rules for gift cards go into effect | Nation's Restaurant News New rules involving the sale of pre-paid gift cards and incentive offers, including limitations on expiration dates and dormancy fees, went into effect Sunday as a result of federal legislation adopted earlier this year.

Just got back from Cooperstown NY. I was with my son who was playing in a baseball tournament. We went to a restaurant one night and they had run out of ribs, burgers and wings. How does a restaurant that is within a mile of 1300 kids, not including family, run out of those items? Be aware of what is going on around your restaurant.

Here is a great article I found online about getting ready for health inspections at your restaurant. Remember a clean restaurant gets cheaper insurance. http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/health-safety/preparing-for-inspection.aspx

Preparing Your Restaurant for a Health Inspection The FoodServiceWarehouse.com Education Center features articles, advice and products about Preparing Your Restaurant for a Health Inspection.

Whenever discussing alcohol safety training with staff make sure the conversations are documented, just in case an incident occurs. This is a good time to review alcohol safety rules since you may have college kids back from school working for you.

I just got word that last night the NH Committe of Confrence adopted the amendment to reduce the 3% rooms and meals tax that restaurant owners keep to 2%. This is certainly not the type of economy to be taking more money away from hard working restaurants. Please call your local senators and representatives and tell them to vote against this.

NH Lodging and Restaurant Assoc is having a Liquor Workshop to inform restaurant owners about advertising alcohol specials, buying techniques and how to bring more money to your bottom line. Contact me if you are interested in joining to get these benefits.

Work Comp rates are going down!!!!! If you are paying $4 per hundred or even a bit lower you are paying way too much. We have rates as low as $2.40 per hundred. If you need a comparison let me know.

What is the number one thing insurance companies look at when they do a restaurant inspection? Cleanliness!!!second to that is making sure the ansul systems are inspected and all hoods and filters are cleaned regularly. These are simple steps to take if you want the cheapest rates available.