Notice to Communities on Renewal Applications

All on-premises licensees for full liquor (bars, taverns, restaurants, clubs, etc.) must, 30 days before submitting a new application to the State Liquor Authority (SLA), notify their municipality of their intent to obtain their license. If you are applying for beer...

Wrinkle Inn

A veteran restauranteer was sharing the tale of his landmark restaurant and how people referred to his eatery as the “Wrinkle Inn” because it had a regular following of more senior patrons. This was a steady market that looked for good food without fads, bling or...

Bars and Social Media

Bar owners know how important social media is for marketing and promotion of a business centered around the art and entertainment of socializing. There are so many social media apps, it can be hard for a bar owner to determine which ones to use in its marketing...

Wineries, events and zoning

Think about the most perfect job. What are the first few things that come to mind? For many it is #1: make lots of money and #2: love what you do. We encounter many entrepreneurs, each day and many have found their passion. Among these business owners, we are...

Is a Chain Restaurant a Good Choice for You?

You have decided to open a restaurant, but aren’t sure whether a franchise or an independent establishment is a better option. Choosing between a chain restaurant or an independent restaurant should be motivated by what your goal is for owning a restaurant. If this is...

Ban on Employee Conversation on the Job

Restaurants are about service. When employees are too chatty amongst themselves, they are distracted and unable to provide the undivided attention customers seek. Customers look over at the talking waitstaff and somehow feel cheated and ignored, and resent being...