The Importance of Loyalty When Breaking into the Bar and Restaurant Business
Essentially, Specialty Group deals with two types of individuals: those who are in the restaurant and bar business and those who want to be in the restaurant and bar business. Those who want to be in our industry must spend time creating relationships that they…
In the Land of Selling or Buying a Bar or Restaurant, Timing Is Everything–Here’s Why
In all aspects of life, timing plays an important role. If you’re playing the stock market, for example, timing is what is going to either make you or break you. In sports, excellent timing is the one trait that separates the great from the average….
Why You Should Welcome the New Liquor License in Your Pittsburgh Neighborhood
As many of you may know, when a restaurant that is not currently licensed applies for a liquor license, protests are allowed and, in fact, encouraged by the Liquor Control Board. When the application is filed, the familiar orange placard is posted, signaling the beginning…
Your Liquor License Is Your Livelihood, So Protect It
You’ve jumped through all the hoops and spent the necessary time and money needed to finally get your PA liquor license. Now, it’s your job to protect it so that your bar or restaurant can thrive. If you’re wondering from what exactly you need to…
Spotlight on: Round Corner Cantina, Pittsburgh Restaurant
Everyone knows that Pittsburgh has a wide variety of awesome bars and restaurants to choose from. One such hotspot is the Round Corner Cantina on Butler Street in Pittsburgh’s booming Lawrenceville neighborhood. If you’re looking for a hip spot to enjoy plenty of festive Mexican…
How to Assess the True Value of Your Liquor License in Pennsylvania
Ah yes, the mystery of it all. This is the question that, for years, has been dropping accountants, lawyers and licensees to their knees. What is the value of my business? How does my Pennsylvania liquor license factor in? If you’re like many bar and…
Why Keeping Track of Liquor Receipts Is More Important Than Just Obeying the Law
All restaurant owners who serve alcohol and bar owners with liquor licenses who are reading this know and understand the (PLCB) Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board requirement for keeping your business records–which include your liquor, beer and wine receipts–on the premises. Fairly recently, though, Act 113…