Permits and Licenses

Permits and licenses 

 

Be sure to secure the necessary permits, licenses, and insurance for your business. Some might have additional costs. Some license, permits and insurance to consider include:

• Liquor license: https://dfa-atc_abc-renewals.ark.org/ 

• Food licenses: https://www.ark.org/dhhs_permits/index.php

To certify that you are safety, handling, storing and serving food up to code. Health department permits. Inspection (food storage, preparation, serving).

Maximum occupancy, fire hazards, ventilation, food surface, types, sink placement, restroom, regulations, etc.

Insurance coverage:

• Restaurant insurance

• Property insurance

• General insurance

• Liquor insurance

• Auto insurance

• Workers compensation insurance

• Unemployment insurance

• Life insurance. Fire insurance. Loss of business insurance. Food contamination insurance.

 

Legal

Indemnification: Renters shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the kitchen owner from any losses, claims, or damages arising from their use of the kitchen, including injury, property damage, or fines. This means you are financially responsible for accidents or violations caused by your operations.

Limitations or liability: In no event shall the kitchen owner be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages (e.g., lost profits, loss of business)." This protects the kitchen owner from lawsuits over issues like equipment breakdowns or power outages disrupting your operations.

Dispute resolutions: Any dispute arising from this lease shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitrator’s award is final, and judgment may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.

 

Business Insurance

Stay protected! As a business owner, you’ll want to consider obtaining business insurance to protect your business and yourself. Though business insurance is an added expense, in many cases it is also tax-deductible. There are many types of insurance, and the level of coverage needed can depend on many aspects of your business.

Go to the Small Business Administration website for more information: Business Insurance