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Introduction to Contract & Licensing Issues in the Bar & Restaurant Industry

1h 1m

Created on May 15, 2017

Beginner

Overview

The restaurant industry is a central facet of life both for tourists and residents. Restaurant business operators require accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information, both to start a new business, and to keep their businesses compliant with ever changing regulatory and licensing laws. This topical CLE program, given by attorney Aaron H. Pierce, provides an overview of some of the most essential issues facing a restaurateur looking to open a new space.

The course explains the major steps required and some of the more significant challenges presented when someone is ready to make their restaurant vision a reality. Corporate start-up, commercial leasing, key-money purchase and sale agreements, building compliance, health issues, labor law, liquor licensing, and tax issues are all touched upon in this 60-minute segment.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Understand the major steps required to open a new restaurant
  2. Learn basic licensing and compliance obligations in the hospitality industry
  3. Examine how to overcome common obstacles restaurateurs face when leasing a new space 

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