Proposals are being accepted for the renovation, operation & maintenance for Clove Lakes Restaurant, Snack Bar & Boat Rental in Staten Island
RFPs are due on Monday, August 29th at 3pm. Find out more here
https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/25/rfp_clovelakesrestaurant/
With the expansion of Dunkin Donuts going west and holding 57% of the fast-casual coffee market in the Northeast, experts from NPD says a coffee war between the franchise and McDonald’s is likely.
Coffee and other drinks account for 60% of Dunkin Donuts sales and the company is looking to tap into the western market
Congrats: Saxelby Cheesemonger, a New York City Fromagiere, received The Small Business of the Year Award at the Gracie Mansion Banquet.
The NYC Small Business Services Department honored Saxelby for being a leader in educating its community and influencing the growth of the Essex Street Market
https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/25/saxelbywinssmallbizaward/
Meatball Shop meet Meatball Factory
2nd Meatball Shop location opened this month on 170 Bedford Ave (bet N 7th/8th St) in Williamsburg.
The Meatball Factory will give the Meatball Shop competition as it opens on the corner of 14th and 2nd Ave in 3 months. EV Grieve highlights the details behind the rise of the meatball competition.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/24/meatballshopmeatballfactory/
Proposal for hens and better living conditions
The Human Society of United States and United Egg Producers agree on a new proposal to protect hens.
The group hopes to have the law passed within a year, which would provide hens with better living conditions that are considered to be “enriched housing facilities”
https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/23/henproposal_betterliving/
Brooklyn opens the Dekalb Market Tomorrow…
Where: 332 Flatbush Avenue
When: Grand Opening Staurday, July 23rd
Who Will Be There: Artists, Farmers, Chefs and Makers
The Dekalb Market will be open for business 7 days a week– the first market of this kind that is catered to the creative and culinary arts. Some of the popular vendors such as Joe The Art of Coffee and Robicelli’s will be accompanied by up and coming operations such as Tea by Tiffany and Little Poco. The market plans to offer patrons a well-diverse assortment of selections. The market will be open tomorrow from 8am – 10am.
Business Structure: LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp…
Not all food enterprises are setup the same way, and although the underlining product is always something that is consumable, each operation has slightly different needs based on expectations. As an entrepreneur, it’s best to know all of the factors that come into play when filing your food business as a LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp. Donna Fenn, Author of “Upstarts: How Gen Y Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit From Their Success”, outlines some key points you should think about when filing your business structure.
Email us if you have more questions.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/21/businessstructurefactors/
Ladle of Love Food Truck leaves their short-lived Tavern on the Green outpost due to pricey rent for parking space.
Unlike the increased enforcement of new parking rules, Ladle of Love will leave due to high rent prices
Tax Incentives That Every Food Entrepreneur/Operator Should Know
QSR Magazine highlights the top ten taxes and fees that all food operations should pay attention to throughout the year– not only when tax time comes around. In addition to monitoring things such as your PCI Compliance Fees and Sales Taxes, businesses should take up the tax incentives that are out there such as The H.I.R.E. Act and The ARRTA Program.
Find out more about tax incentives that your business can use
Milk Production Is On The Rise
Milk production in the U.S. is steadily increasing each month and has been, consistently, for 17 months. Last month alone, the smallest increase to date since March 2010, production was up by 1.4% (15.4 billion pounds) in 23 of the milk-producing states.
paigepapers.com