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...
The skinny on skinny drinks
In this diet-crazed culture, “skinny drinks” have gained a lot of popularity. Whether it’s a trendy SkinnyGirl® Cocktail or replacing a traditi...
Wine cork alternatives: yay or nay?
Corks are the traditional closure for wine, especially for red wines in need of aging. Wine afficionados expect to see high-grade natural cork when th...
SLA undercover ops an inspiring idea for employers
Like so many things in life, the excuse “But I had no idea this was happening!” doesn’t hold water with the SLA when you are talking about emplo...
Can my servers and bartenders be independent contractors?
Many new business owners in the hospitality business struggle with classifying their workers as employees. Starting a business can be an expensive ope...
Five cost-saving ideas for restaurants
Restaurants are one of the most difficult businesses to own and operate because it is so easy to become overwhelmed with operation costs. For this rea...
Selecting and pricing wines to maximize profit
Alcohol sales can increase revenues by about 20% for small restaurant establishments. How do you decide what wines to serve and how much to charge? At...
Special Lease Clauses
IMPORTANT TRANSACTION ADVICE FOR BUYING A RESTAURANT When you open a new restaurant, it is rarely a turn-key operation. You often have to do some reno...