by evansfox | Dec 10, 2012
A growing area of trademark law known as trade dress law can be used to protect the general image –the look and feel – of a restaurant. Trade dress applies to restaurant decor, both interior and exterior, and the menus and written materials used in brochures,...
by evansfox | Dec 3, 2012
Franchise License Elements A Franchise, at its very basic state, has these elements: Common Brand Common Operating System AND Payment of either an initial fee or ongoing fees from Franchisee to Franchisor A License agreement is usually missing one of the...
by evansfox | Nov 30, 2012
When you want to change locations of your bar, restaurant, liquor store or the like, you must request permission from the SLA through a Petition to Remove. Licensees often make this decision when the lease on the current premises is set to expire and, for one reason...
by evansfox | Nov 6, 2012
With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use by voting; (2) finally see and hear an end to political campaigning; or (3) finally be able to enjoy both. I have been witness to several...
by evansfox | Oct 22, 2012
“Obamacare” worries small business employers. The added overhead cost for offering health insurance imposes a huge burden on many small businesses. Now restaurants have another potential cost increase – wages for restaurant servers at full minimum wage for work not...
by evansfox | Oct 17, 2012
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. When a restaurant employer wants to require uniforms, a dress code and grooming standards, some employees claim...
