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...
Blow to Restaurant Industry Décor Themes
A recent battle between Miller’s Ale House and Boynton Carolina Ale House, LLC in Florida is a blow to trade dress protection for restaurants and ba...
City of Buffalo Department of Permit and Inspections for Restaurants and Bars
Opening a restaurant involves a lot of permits, inspections and licenses. For those opening an establishment in the City of Buffalo, here is a list of...
Checklist for serving food
Are you opening a food-serving restaurant or bar? Many restauranteers are the DIY type. To be sure you pass the health department inspections relating...
Delayed liquor license applications caused by existing license
You’ve decided to buy a bar or restaurant. You’ve spent hours and hours putting together an excellent liquor license application packet (or even j...
Employee or Contractor?
The IRS has 20 factors in its test to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. IRS warns that not all factors are considered in...
“Emergency suspension” of liquor license
A review of 2012 emergency suspension orders of retailer licenses by New York SLA and the first ever wholesaler suspension by New York In 2012, there ...
Trade Dress Series, Part 5: Trade dress infringement
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor as trade dress. Part 3 explored how cou...