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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RIW’s Hospitality Services Group is proud to introduce a special Restaurant Trends tasting event to benefit 826 Boston. RIW and The Boston Restaurant Group have hosted an annual Restaurant Trends Seminar event for the past 25 years. This year the group will present a special Restaurant Trends Chef Tasting event. Each year the net proceeds raised…
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RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group attorney Kelly Caralis will moderate the panel at Boston Magazine’s Top New Restaurants Event on October 24th at the magazine’s Boston headquarters. Joining the panel will be Shore Gregory, Partner, Les Sablons, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and Row 34, Andy Husbands, Owner/Chef, The Smoke Shop, and Tremont 647, and Dan Kerrigan, Operating Partner, Prairie Fire,…
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At Your Service Newsletter: August 2017
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Enhanced Scrutiny for Underreporting of Cash Receipts The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently begun cross-checking 1099-K credit card receipt information against total reported revenue in order to investigate and uncover potential underreporting of cash receipts and thus potential underpayment of sales and/or income tax. After estimating potential cash income based on credit card…
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MA Court Rules in Favor of Retail Sales of Discounted Booze: In a case brought by retail superstore Total Wines which appealed a decision of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”), a Boston judge ruled that state retailers can sell alcohol at steep discounts when they order in bulk. The ABCC issued a several day liquor…
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