When people learn I am an estate planning attorney, the most common response I get is “Oh my goodness, I have been meaning to do my will for years! I really need to get…
The effects of the pandemic aren’t over, so be aware of some of the current follow-up and ongoing issues associated with COVID Relief Programs. Erik Ordal of Myslajek Kemp & Spencer, whom I consider…
If there was one theme at the latest Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, it was uncertainty. Some say a recession is imminent, some say it’s not. Some say the interest rates will stay flat,…
Coming January 2024 – the Corporate Transparency Act: What it is and what the real estate industry needs to know Small business owners of legal entities, new or existing, that are part of the…
Closing out the year there are obvious ideas that carry over every year, like accelerating payment for services or securing extra depreciation for fixed assets placed in service during the year. There’s also something…
Following up on last month’s article about the financial start-up process for new restaurant concepts, I’d like to take it one step further and discuss creative ways to fund your restaurant business for growth….
Funding new concepts is an important process in order to maintain a vibrant restaurant sector. But it’s a laborious and an often disappointing process, especially if you’ve never done it before and don’t have…
As evidenced by the Monitor’s Annual Top 200 restaurant franchisees, which was published in June, growth in multiple-concept ownership continues to accelerate. In recognition of this trend, we’ve developed a few key takeaways regarding…
As reflected in a recent Franchise Times article, there is no shortage of litigation between franchisors and franchisees. Our firm recently looked at the specific types of litigation that are the most common. These…
