Avan Sardar

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Internet Food Service Intermediaries (IFSI)

Posted on March 17, 2019April 19, 2019 by Avan Sardar

An internet food service intermediary (IFSI) is an entity that facilitates the sale of home cooked meals offered by microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKO) through a web and or mobile platform. Internet food service intermediary (IFSI) can generate revenues through advertisements, collecting fees and or other means. FSIs have responsibilities and must register with the…

Brief Overview of Mehko

Posted on March 14, 2019April 19, 2019 by Avan Sardar

California bill (assembly bill no. 626) signed into law on September 18, 2018 establishes a new legal entity called microenterprise home kitchen operation or simply mehko as a new type of retail food facility. In other words, individuals can operate a ‘restaurant’ in their private residence. However unlike a traditional restaurant, there are certain restrictions…