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 Authority. The SLA has started enforce yet another requirement to the ever-growing list of things that are submitted in order...

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 liquor license or (catering establishment licensed to cater a specific function, occasion or event not open to the...

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 your establishment’s financial performance: Overall Profit 5.6% Gross Revenue Food 45-53% Gross Revenue Wages 15-19%...

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 best of intentions to have a comprehensive new employee orientation to introduce new employees to the workplace and...

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 team to be prepared and to have the same vision and supporting documents can stop a deal from moving forward. Having a...

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 are trending in 2013 with the hottest trends involving locally sourced ingredients. However, restaurant chefs are not...