Understanding Health Inspections

In cities where health inspection ratings are required to be posted, the number awarded will undoubtedly impact your bottom line. Many new restaurant and bar owners don’t know what to expect at a typical health inspection.  If you have good practices, there is nothing...

Can a Restaurant Deliver Beer To Go With a Food Order?

Yes. New York Liquor Law permits on-premises licensees to deliver beer in containers along with a food order as long as that order is received in the licensed premises. An order received by the licensee in the licensed premises over the telephone (or by fax)...

What is Bottle Service?

At dance clubs and lounges, especially in large cities, prime seating near all the action is reserved for bottle service customers.  The customers buy an entire bottle of alcohol at a premium price ($300 – $500 is typical).  The bottle is served on ice with...

What is a Reasonable Profit on Happy Hour Drink Specials?

Happy hour drink specials bring traffic to your bar, but working for little or no money is not worth it.  Your bar is a business.  This is not a hobby or personal party.  It is how you feed your family.  It makes no sense to offer food and beverages at cost or at a...