We 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
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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
A Fight Broke Out At My Restaurant – Am I Liable?
Posted in Liability, Litigation, Real Estate, Recent Law TrendsWhether a restaurant or its owner is liable for restaurant fights depends. “Depends on what?” you ask. Let me tell you by asking and then answering the following questions: What Did The Police Say? No one can escape personal liability for their own, direct actions. No amount of insurance, legal maneuvering, or other actions will… 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