How to Become a Preferred Vendor: 4 Secrets to Getting On a Venue’s List
Landing a spot on a wedding venue’s preferred vendor list can take your catering or bartending business to exciting new heights. When your name is
May 5, 2025
Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) Blog
Tips, Updates, and Resources to Help You Keep Your Small Food Business Successful and Secure
How to Launch Your Wedding Catering Business [+ Free Business Plan Template!]
A wedding with delicious food and drinks is one people will talk about for years to come — and what bride or groom doesn’t want
May 2, 2025
From Concept to Cart: The Complete Food and Beverage Marketing Guide
You can have the most delicious, craveable, life-changing foods and beverages on your menu, but here’s the truth: if you can’t get more customers to
April 30, 2025
How to Start a Food Trailer Business: The Complete Guide [+ Free Business Plan Template!]
Starting a food trailer is an exciting — and overwhelming — undertaking. You can take your gourmet recipes on the road to festivals, office parks,
April 22, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in Maine
Maine is known across the world for its lobsters and world-class seafood, so it comes as no surprise that this culinary hub is also a
April 17, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in Ohio
Starting a food truck in Ohio is an exciting — and daunting — task that involves meeting state and local requirements, acquiring licenses and permits,
April 17, 2025
Video: Navigating the Commercial Kitchen Industry
The commercial kitchen industry is growing and evolving rapidly, with food entrepreneurs and kitchen operators facing unique challenges and opportunities in the space. To help
April 9, 2025
Affordable Bartender Insurance: How to Get the Best Coverage Without Overspending
Bartenders like you need dependable coverage to shield themselves from the cost of unexpected accidents. Still, it’s easy for insurance to feel like yet another
March 28, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in Hawaii
To start a Hawaii food truck business you need to set up your tax information and register with the state. Next, you can purchase your
March 21, 2025
FLIP Donates to Lancaster Central Market: Celebrating 295 Years of Community and Local Flavor
At 6:00 AM on a frigid Friday in February, Lancaster Central Market is already humming with life. The morning crowd shuffles into the Romanesque brick
March 19, 2025
How to Start a Concession Stand Business (+ Maximize Profits)
From amusement parks to zoos, concession stands are found at nearly every entertainment venue. They play an iconic role in our experience — try to
March 17, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in New Jersey: Kickstart Your Mobile Food Journey
With a lively food truck community, it’s no wonder many entrepreneurs want to know how to start a food truck business in New Jersey. To
March 17, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in California
California is well-known for being a food truck-friendly state. Los Angeles is regularly ranked as one of the best cities for food trucks in the
March 7, 2025
Video: The Biggest Food Industry Trends in 2025
In celebration of the release of our 2025 Food and Beverage Economic Trends Report, Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) hosted a webinar to discuss key
March 6, 2025
7 Catering Marketing Ideas [+ FREE Marketing Plan Template]
A strong marketing strategy is a key part of any food business’ success, and caterers are no exception. Instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall
February 28, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in Rhode Island
Interested in starting a food truck in Rhode Island? Once you decide on your menu, you need to set up your business structure, acquire necessary
February 28, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in Georgia
Planning thoughtfully, protecting your business with food truck insurance, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits are all part of starting a food truck in Georgia.
February 28, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in Michigan
Starting a food truck in Michigan involves several steps, from applying for licenses and permits to acquiring food truck insurance to shield your finances from
February 27, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in Connecticut
Dreaming of taking your culinary dreams on the road and starting a food truck in Connecticut? It can take several months or even a year
February 27, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck in Utah
Starting a food truck in Utah requires careful planning, acquiring certain permits and licenses, and protecting your business with food truck insurance. The process might
January 17, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in Florida
To start a food truck in Florida, you need to establish your business entity and apply for several licenses, including a business license and food
January 16, 2025
How to Start a Food Truck Business in Texas
Starting a Texas food truck business involves meeting state and local requirements, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and safeguarding your business with food truck insurance.
December 20, 2024
