A funny thing happened recently. When Lauren Drewes Daniels at The Dallas Observer featured TexasRestaurantLaw.com last week at this link, a controversy ensued between folks that commented on the article. The dispute involved whether non-competes were valid and enforceable in Texas. Apparently, it is a common myth that non-compete agreements are not enforceable in Texas,… Continue Reading
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Is Franchising The Only Key To Restaurant Success?
Posted in Contracts, Franchises, Franchising, Legislation, Liability, Litigation, NegotiationWe talk a lot here about franchising and for good reason. After all, many restaurant owners make great money by developing or buying into a great franchise concept. However, some restaurant owners take a different approach: they develop their own brand and remain the key figure in each additional restaurant. Stephen Pyles is one such… Continue Reading
The Top 5 Considerations Before Buying A Restaurant
Posted in Acquisitions, Commentary, Franchises, Franchising, Liability, NegotiationDespite the “Great Recession”, the restaurant industry continues to thrive. One of the latest great examples of this is the expansion of Asian cuisine. For instance, a new franchise concept called Mama Fu’s is set to open 14 new restaurants in the Dallas area alone over the next several years, according to this article from… Continue Reading
5 Top Strategies For Protecting Your Restaurant And Personal Assets
Posted in Contracts, Corporate Entity, Liability, LitigationHow safe are the assets in your restaurants? Are you personally liable for your restaurant’s liabilities? These are two of the most common questions we get from our restaurant owner clients, so we thought we would share five of the top strategies we use to shield our restaurant owners from liabilities at their restaurants, which… Continue Reading
Is Your Restaurant Recipe Safe?
Posted in Acquisitions, Contracts, Franchises, Franchising, Intellectual Property, Liability, LitigationDid you know that KFC uses two different companies to blend the herbs and spices that make up its secret recipe? One company blends part of the spices, the other blends the remaining spices, and a computerized processor mixes them together so that neither company knows the full recipe. Like the Colonel, you may have… Continue Reading
Help: The City Wants To Shut Down My Restaurant!
Posted in Alcohol, Liability, Litigation, NegotiationThe unthinkable has happened – your restaurant, your baby, is being threatened by the “man”, and it’s up to you to save the day. Don’t worry – help is on the way! How Did This Happen? Let’s first discuss why this may have happened. Most cases of restaurant closure fall into the following categories: (1)… Continue Reading
How To Finance Your Restaurant Purchase
Posted in Acquisitions, Contracts, Franchises, FranchisingThe recent economic struggles have given rise to a host of financing opportunities, and you should consider them all when buying your restaurant. Traditional Financing It’s no surprise that you can go to a bank to finance a restaurant purchase, but which bank and what are your options? These are hard questions. Traditional financing is… Continue Reading
“The Office” Tells Us How NOT To Manage Your Restaurant
Posted in Employment, Franchises, LitigationSteve Carell’s character, Michael Scott, from “The Office” is a great example of how not to manage employees. Here are some quotes from the show to illustrate the “Dos” and “Do Nots” for restaurant management. Enjoy! 1. Be Honest “Am I going to tell them? No, I don’t see the point of that. As a… Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Think You Don’t Need a Lawyer to Buy a Restaurant
Posted in Alcohol, Contracts, Corporate Entity, FranchisesThe truth of the matter is that you do not NEED a lawyer when you buy a restaurant or any business. Is it a good idea? Could it save you money in the long run? I believe that the answer to these questions is most certainly YES, but I’ll let you be the judge. Accordingly,… Continue Reading