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...
Genius Idea to Get Employees to Clean Enthusiastically
Let’s face it – unless you’re hiring ambitious germaphobes, it’s tough to find employees who want to clean your restaurant to the pristine sta...
The Nuts and Bolts Needed to Get Your Restaurant or Business Open
Know what licenses, permits & certificates you need for your business. Owning a business, particularly a bar or restaurant, is a big commitment an...
Birds of a feather flock together for a reason
Restaurant owners often see other restaurateurs as competitors, but I’d like to rethink this perspective. Other restaurateurs are also your colleagu...