by evansfox | Feb 5, 2013
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 lifestyle choice. Are you needing to change your lifestyle to achieve your personal or professional goals? People start...
by evansfox | Feb 5, 2013
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 establishment. Here are some styles of eatery to consider: Wine Bar: Wine bars generally only serve only wine and cheese or...
by evansfox | Feb 3, 2013
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 bars. The 11th Circuit (Federal) Court held that the features of the restaurant décor, (such as arrangement of exposed...
by evansfox | Feb 2, 2013
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 permits and inspections you probably will need to have: Restaurant Public assembly Music Sign Building permits...
by evansfox | Jan 31, 2013
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 to food service establishments, you can use this handy checklist of requirements. ___1. Valid permit (Submit...
by evansfox | Jan 30, 2013
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 just a so-so one) and you are anxiously awaiting the news that will let you operate your business. Instead, you find out...
