Hospitality

We are skilled and trusted advisors to many small, medium and large businesses who operate within the hospitality industry.  We understand the unique legal and practical challenges facing the industry at large.  Our ability to cut through the noise, and deliver creative and meaningful industry-tailored solutions, is what sets us apart.  The depth of our experience ranges a wide spectrum of industry sectors – including food and drink service, events, entertainment, accommodations, and tourism-related services.  From independent seasonal quick service restaurants, to large operators, and everything in between, we have the experience, tenacity and industry expertise to provide the advice and advocacy needed to move our industry Clients’ evolving interests forward. 

While the services we offer are as diverse as our clients’ businesses, our work routinely includes the following services:

• Advisory on M&A activities involving operators;
• Advisory on business financing and refinancing;
• Advisory on complex franchise matters;
• Negotiation and execution of commercial lease documents;
• Advisory on management-side employment matters;
• Industry advocacy, and strategic advisory on business matters;
• Advisory on industry specific regulatory compliance issues, including Food Establishment Permits, and liquor and lottery licenses and permits.