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How Mezzanine Lenders/Investors Approach the Restaurant Industry

This is the last in a series of three articles examining the reasons why lenders and investors like the restaurant industry. The first article was about equity investors, drawing insight from three private equity…

Dennis Monroe Praises Nighthawks Diner in His Review Column

In October’s Foodservice News, Dennis Monroe reviews Nighthawks Diner, opened recently by the creator of the North Loop’s successful restaurant Haute Dish. Assessment of Nighthawks Diner’s overall business proposition leads Dennis to conclude that…

Why Are More Banks Getting Into Restaurant and Franchise Lending?

Last month we discussed why sophisticated investors like to invest in restaurants. This month, with the help of my partner Randy Evans, we are asking the question, “Why are more commercial banks getting into…

By the Numbers: A Tale of Two Restaurants

In his review column for the September 2015 issue of Foodservice News, Dennis Monroe takes a look at the business proposition behind two Italian concepts, Parella and Lela, opening in previously hot-then-cold Twin Cities…

Why Sophisticated Investors Invest in the Restaurant Space

I’m often asked why sophisticated investors invest in the restaurant space, so I queried three individuals who all have extensive experience in restaurant investing—Jeff Brock, a long-time veteran financier, now managing partner of Hargett…

Brew Pub v. Taproom: Which Business Model Is Right for You?

DOWNLOAD THE FULL SUMMER 2015 ISSUE OF BAR EXAMINER The Minnesota craft brewery scene continues to grow, with new styles and colorfully-marketed brands filling local shelves and exciting new breweries cropping up throughout the…

Sunday Growler Ordinance-Drafting for Brewers

DOWNLOAD THE FULL SUMMER 2015 ISSUE OF BAR EXAMINER Earlier this year, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law allowing for Sunday growler sales. Now, under Minnesota Statute 340A.301, subdivision 7(b), brewers…

Tax Tips on Tap

DOWNLOAD THE FULL SUMMER 2015 ISSUE OF BAR EXAMINER Our guest contributor Jon Fedder, CPA, is a tax associate in the Edina, MN office of BDO USA, LLP a leading provider of tax, audit,…

Dennis Monroe Gives Thumbs Up to Revival Restaurant’s Business Proposition

In the August issue of Foodservice News, Dennis Monroe’s monthly restaurant review considers Revival, Nick Rancone’s and Thomas Boemer’s new restaurant at 457 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. While the review praises the restaurant’s menu…

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