A restaurateur invested $1.5 Million dollars to buy and renovate a mixed use property in a trendy and wealthy historic neighborhood in Albany, New Yor...
CASE STUDY – Lack of Off-Street Parking
A client wanted to open a tavern in a section of the city where available off-street parking was limited. The city would not issue a business permit...
CASE STUDY: When the Landlord won’t consent to a sale of the business to a new owner
A restaurant business has a 20 year lease with a building owner that included a provision requiring that the landlord must consent to any assignment o...
Is it a New Liquor Authority?
It is hardly a secret that the New York Liquor authority is so backlogged it takes months to process a standard license application. While the state...
Creating a Strong Management Plan
What is the experience of the Management Team? Restaurant and bar industry experience Business Management experience TIPs or ATAP training Continued t...
What Does Your Beer Say About You?
Zoosk (on online dating site) polled its single beer drinkers in September. The results were interesting. So, what beer do you drink? Domes...
An Untraditional Path for a New York Brewery: Foreign Investors
Looking for capital to launch or expand your brewery? Don’t limit yourself to traditional funding resources. Learn from New York Brewery Ommegan...
December Promotional Planning
Looking for some promotional ideas for December? The month is full of great events to boost holiday season food and beverage sales. Did you know Dec...
Rochester Nuisance Points
Restaurants, bars and clubs in the City of Rochester must be aware of the nuisance point system. Violations of most laws will also earn the owner nu...
Maximizing Profits with a Wine Serving System
Bars and restaurants must minimize waste to maximize profits. Wine sales can account for 18-25% of sales in a sit down restaurant, especially in fine ...