Bar owners know how important social media is for marketing and promotion of a business centered around the art and entertainment of socializing. Ther...
Wineries, events and zoning
Think about the most perfect job. What are the first few things that come to mind? For many it is #1: make lots of money and #2: love what you do. We ...
Is a Chain Restaurant a Good Choice for You?
You have decided to open a restaurant, but aren’t sure whether a franchise or an independent establishment is a better option. Choosing between a ch...
Ban on Employee Conversation on the Job
Restaurants are about service. When employees are too chatty amongst themselves, they are distracted and unable to provide the undivided attention cus...
Successful arguments of hardship for a zoning variance
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law or code provision. For example, a local z...
Opting for legally licensed recorded music in your establishment
ASCAP and BMI employ investigators to roam the country identifying new restaurants, bars, clubs or other establishments where music is used but the es...
Trade secrets and trade dress investments can payoff
Magnolia Bakery opened its first store in Greenwich Village, New York over 15 years ago. It is known for its cupcakes. The bakery believes its cupcake...
Impact of Paid Sick Leave Act on the Restaurant Industry
In New York, roughly 38 percent of private-sector workers are employed by companies that do not provide paid sick leave. The Paid Sick Leave Act, if p...
Minimum wage debate in the restaurant industry
The issue of raising the minimum wage is controversial. The arguments on both sides are compelling, leaving me lost for answers. Raising the minimum w...
Glass shape affects alcohol consumption
In an article called “Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcohol Beverages” (PLOS ONE, August 17, 2012), Angela Attwood et.al.published t...