“Obamacare” worries small business employers. The added overhead cost for offering health insurance imposes a huge burden on many small businesses...
Upcoming vote on Seneca semi-dry alcohol law
One hundred and fifteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the town of Seneca in Ontario County, New York, has been trying to change the local...
Obstacles for restaurant uniforms
One of the best parts of being in America is the freedoms we enjoy. However, at times, personal freedoms can pose challenges for restaurant owners. Wh...
Four ways the 2012 elections can impact the NY restaurant industry
Every four years, the general public gets inundated with political campaigns aimed at scaring us into voting for one candidate over another. It happen...
Reality shows offer helpful hints for your bar or restaurant
Spike TV has a show called “Bar Rescue” (Time Warner Channel 27) and Food Network has a show with celebrity chef Robert Irvine called “Restauran...
BYOB alternative: Bottle Club License
One of our clients has a business that is not primarily food and beverage oriented, nor is it a traditional sports or theatrical entertainment venue. ...
Using Groupon with a liquor license
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that provides discounts on goods and services in local markets. If a certain number of people sign up for the dea...
Municipal notification changes
In recent months, the SLA has made significant changes to the municipal notification requirements. The notification is the 30-day notice given to the ...
SLA adds new online application for chain restaurants
The SLA released new online application on November 8, 2011 that affects chain restaurants. In order to qualify for ‘chain restaurant’ status, the...
Avoid surprises with your liquor license application: 30-day Municipality Notice
When it comes to applying for a liquor license, many clients are surprised at the amount of time it takes to prepare the application packet – not th...