You have a successful restaurant or bar. You were thinking of expanding to a second location on the other side …
Tag: Restaurant
Wrinkle Inn
A veteran restauranteer was sharing the tale of his landmark restaurant and how people referred to his eatery as the …
Wineries, events and zoning
Think about the most perfect job. What are the first few things that come to mind? For many it is …
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 …
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 …
Impact of Paid Sick Leave Act on the Restaurant Industry
In New York, roughly 38 percent of private-sector workers are employed by companies that do not provide paid sick leave. …
Minimum wage debate in the restaurant industry
The issue of raising the minimum wage is controversial. The arguments on both sides are compelling, leaving me lost for …
Trade Dress Series, Part 5: Trade dress infringement
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 4: How courts do NOT protect functional features
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 3: How different courts evaluate trade dress infringement
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …