Food Service
California Plastic Bag Ban: Making the Switch to Reusable Bags
Learn about California's new plastic bag ban and discover food safety tips for making the switch to reusable bags.
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Alcohol Service
What to Look For When Hiring an Alcohol Server
Serving alcohol requires certain skills, training and qualifications. Learn key tips and traits to watch out for when hiring alcohol servers.
Alcohol Service
Great News for Bars & Restaurants in California!
Certain ABC licensees are eligible for renewal fee waivers in California. Check if your license is eligible and save money on your renewal fee!
Food Service
3 Cleaning Methods to Master
Use these three common cleaning methods used in a commercial kitchen and help protect your customers and business from a foodborne illness outbreak.
Alcohol Service
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting RBS Certified
Learn the steps to get certified and be prepared for California’s RBS certification requirements for all alcohol servers and their managers.
Alcohol Service
How Dram Shop Liability Affects Alcohol Servers
Servers, managers and business owners can be sued for irresponsible service of alcohol. Learn more about how dram shop laws affect alcohol servers.
Alcohol Service
What Licenses do I Need to Open a Bar in California?
From ABC liquor license types to health permits, here’s a breakdown of the licenses and permits you need to open a bar in California.
Alcohol Service
Top 9 Alcohol Service Myths
Learn about common myths related to alcohol service, and the legal responsibilities alcohol servers should know and implement.
Alcohol Service
What Are California’s New Alcoholic Beverage Laws?
A breakdown of the new laws effective this year related to ABC liquor licenses in California, and how they can affect your business.
Alcohol Service
Guide to Alcohol Service During New Year’s Eve
Be prepared for one of your business’s busiest nights and ensure your customers are drinking responsibly with our guide to alcohol service during NYE!
Alcohol Service
9 Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Liquor License
Protect your business from these 9 common mistakes, like failing to check ID or overserving, that could cost your business its liquor license.
Alcohol Service
Alcohol Service Tips for the Holiday Season
Make alcohol safety top of mind this busy holiday season. Learn our top tips to help alcohol service go smoothly over the holidays.
Alcohol Service
What Staff Do You Need For a Licensed Business?
Learn about the staffing roles, responsibilities, training and certificates needed to set your licensed business up for success.