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As a law firm that represents many of Boston’s top restaurants, we recognize the effort behind every dish in our city’s vibrant restaurant scene. That’s why we’re sponsoring Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger on September 9. Come see the top 15 contenders compete for the title of “Best Burger in Boston.” Shareholder Kelly Caralis,…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is pleased to present the Hospitality Practice Group’s new issue of THE INDUSTRY. This edition includes articles by RIW Attorneys Bethany Grazio and Adam Barnosky, information on the #CreditCardCompetitionAct, Attorney Spotlight featuring Eric Sigman, Client Spotlight on Jefferson Macklin (Traveler Street Hospitality), Industry News, Recommended Listening, Book Reviews and more. Check out…

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Buying an existing business is exciting, but also stressful, especially when it is your first business. Each business is unique, and specific considerations for purchasing a specific business may vary depending on the industry, size, and location of the business. In addition, the acquisition process itself can be daunting. Below are some lessons learned by…

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Check out the full The Industry publication: March 2023 Edition

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Outdoor dining throughout Boston increased as a response to pandemic restrictions and, over the course of the past three years, further proliferated as customers, restaurant operators, and local officials realized the social and economic benefits of outdoor dining space. Even as concerns related to COVID-19 subside, customers continue to seek the diversity of options offered…

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Franchising is a method of distributing products or services through the license of a brand and a system.  It can be a lucrative growth strategy for a business (the franchisor) as it allows a business to grow its brand through providing the use of its intellectual property to others (the franchisee) in exchange for certain…

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Check out the full The Industry publication: Year In Review 2022 Edition

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Check out the full The Industry publication: October 2022 Edition

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Check out the full The Industry publication: July 2022 Edition

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Tip pooling is the practice of taking gratuities received from patrons and either pooling all or part of them to be distributed to other employees. It is the typical practice for restaurants, banquet facilities and other places where prepared food or beverages are served to implement some form of tip pooling as part of their…

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