RIW attorneys Lou Katz & Russ Stein will be presenting a panel at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference on November 13th at the Wynn/Encore in Las Vegas. The panel topic will be on Revenue Generation Beyond the Four Walls and will include Jack Huang, CEO, Douzo, Steve DiFillippo, CEO, Davio’s Restaurants, and Paul Wahlberg, Chef, Wahlburgers. More information.
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RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group attorney Kelly Caralis will moderate the panel at Boston Magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants Event on October 30th at City Winery Boston. Joining the panel will be Cat Silirie, Executive Wine Director and Wine Buyer, Barbara Lynch Collective, Karen Akunowicz, Chef/Owner, Fox & the Knife, and Kelly Walsh, Co-Owner and COO, Sweet Cheeks Q, Tiger Mama,…
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David Robinson and Adam Barnosky will be speaking at the National Retail Tenant Association’s annual conference, which is being held from September 30 – October 3, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The NRTA provides retail, office, corporate, industrial and franchise tenants with the highest level of Real Estate Administration Education. David will be speaking on negotiation…
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In this issue on the RIW At Your Service Newsletter: Upcoming Industry Events Articles: – Ten Considerations When Negotiating Your Restaurant Construction Contract – Client Alert: Updates Coming to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Marketing Corner Industry Trends/News Client News Events & Participation Check out the full At Your Service Newsletter: September 2018 Edition
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On September 5, 2018 the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) held an outreach seminar with attorneys and municipal counsel to discuss new rules and procedures covering retail license applications, annual renewals, website updates, and more. Information was provided by Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and ABCC leadership, including: Commissioner Jean Lorizio, Executive Director Ralph…
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Opening a restaurant is an exciting time, but an owner must take care while negotiating the construction contract to protect itself and anticipate the key issues that may arise during the project. Below are ten issues to consider when drafting and negotiating your construction contract. 1. Avoid cost-plus contracts. Cost-plus contracts should be avoided for…
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On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill into law (H 4640) that will alter workplace pay and benefits for employers and employees across the state. Below is a synopsis of the bill: Hourly Minimum Wage Increases. Hourly wages will increase progressively from $11 to $15 per hour by 2023. It is estimated…
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There have been several recent developments in the alcoholic beverages industry which affect regulatory oversight, restaurant operations, new liquor licenses, and more. Here is a rundown of the latest developments. Budget Increase Requested for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg requested a $3.69MM budget for fiscal 2019, an increase from $2.44MM…
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Congratulations to Adam Barnosky, who was recently appointed by Mayor Yvonne Spicer as the Chairman of the Framingham Board of License Commissioners. Adam, who specializes in alcoholic beverage licensing and regulatory compliance, brings extensive industry experience to the Board, which will have authority to oversee and license business activity in the community. Full story.
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