InTents, a FLIP partner, is offering 20 percent off your registration fee when you sign up for the upcoming 2019 InTents Conference in sunny San Diego! The event includes several notable speakers including our very own Vice President of Business Development, Chris Van Leeuwen, CIC. He’ll be discussing how you, as a farmers market business owner or event organizer, can mitigate potential risks and lawsuits. What: InTents Conference 2019 Where: Marina Village1936 Quivira WaySan Diego, CA 92109 When: February 24-26, 2019 Discount Code: FLIP2019 Visit intentsconference.com for a complete event schedule and to register. We’re looking forward to se... Read more

Imagine a fun party atmosphere, guests happily socializing, and incredible food being served throughout the venue. You are responsible for the alcohol service at the event and have your mixology down to perfection. On your way home from such a successful event, you come to find out that one of the patrons you served was in a car accident. As a result, they were paralyzed and suffered severe lifelong injuries. They sue for negligent service and want to take you to court. That is an extreme yet very possible scenario. You could be held liable and have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars just for doing your job. However, there are ways to decrease your risk of liquor liability insurance claims as a bartender or caterer. Enroll In Alcohol Training Programs The key is to always be op... Read more

We sat down with Stuart Reed, owner and operator of Buon Giorno Coffee Trike, to chat sustainability, what it’s like to brew gourmet coffee without electricity, and how he was forced to take the leap into starting up his business. “I own and operate a completely pedal-powered mobile coffee shop,” Reed says. “It’s the first pedal-grinding bike that works with no electricity, no motors or plugs.” The lever-style machine is heated with propane, which Reed says provides versatility as far as where he can serve espresso. “Making espresso at home is difficult and costs around $1-2K for an entry-level setup,” he says. “Coffee counters require power and extension cords— the pedal machine is much more adaptable and economical.”         V... Read more

Food has a way of bringing people together. However, your food safety practices may not run smoothly and a foodborne illness could sicken or even kill your customers. Every restaurant owner needs to include restaurant insurance to their risk management strategy. Imagine— you’re serving Caesar salad to a family and your guests fall ill after they eat it, and then sue you for thousands of dollars. This is exactly what transpired at one popular Georgia restaurant. The LoPresti Family Case William LoPresti and his two young daughters dined at a Kennesaw restaurant and ordered the Caesar salad. The girls began to experience negative symptoms two days later.... Read more

Your dream of owning a successful food truck has become a reality. Finally, after a lot of hard work and gaining customers along the way, you are ready to open your first brick and mortar restaurant establishment. Now, that you are serving customers at both your food truck and restaurant locations, your risks have increased. The more people you serve, the higher your chances are of dealing with incidents. FLIP offers restaurant insurance for food trucks that are expanding into restaurants. Risks Restaurant Owners May Face Lawsuits Panera restaurant was found liable and was ordered to pay $650 million to visitors that were exposed to the E. Coli virus. The lawsuit was filed for an E.coli outbreak found in romaine lettuce being served by the restaurant. The first victim’s react... Read more