I heard a veteran restauranteer’s theory for increasing profit margins. He raised lower-priced menu items more than the higher-priced menu items. Wh...
Lifestyle Discrimination Suits a New Trend
There is a new flavor of discrimination suit being lodged by employees – the lifestyle discrimination suit. Employees alledge discrimination when th...
You can be your own landlord. Really, the SLA says so!!
There are a lot of documents, applications and questionnaires that must be submitted when applying for a liquor license with the State Liquor Authorit...
Off-site catering with a Caterer’s Permit
Do you have a liquor license for your restaurant but want to cater an event off-site? A Caterer’s Permit is issued to the holder of an on-premises l...
How does your restaurant measure up?
How do you know if your restaurant is performing well? The IRS reported industry averages for small business restaurants that you can use to benchmark...
New Employee Orientation at Your Restaurant or Bar
You find yourself in need of additional help and desperately put your new hire in place so that the business continues to run smoothly. Even with the ...
Tips for start-ups: due diligence with investors or lendors
Start-ups seeking debt or equity financing will endure a due diligence process conducted by lenders and investors. Failure of the entire management te...
Entrée Salads are the 2013 Restaurant Trend
The National Restaurant Association did its annual survey of its members on “What’s Hot in 2013.” 32% percent say that entree salads...
Have the entrepreneurial bug?
Have you been considering launching a new business? You probably are wondering if this is a good time to take the leap. Business ownership is a lifest...
Choosing your restaurant style
How will you style your new eatery? Your brand image is important to attract the customers who will most enjoy and keep returning to your establishmen...