July 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH
National Ice Cream Month Photo

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we decided to have fun and enjoy these products as we were seeking refuge from the heat. We visited 3 wonderful enterprises this month, each with a unique selling proposition. We have highlighted the differences in price and sizes for the 3 locations; where will you go to first?

Culture, An American Yogurt Company
A SINGLE PRODUCT ENTERPRISE
331 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Park Slope) • 718.499.0207
Their success… Frozen yogurt meets fresh yogurt. This Park Slope hormone and antibiotic-free milk yogurt shop that opened April 2011 was the mastermind of co-founder Jenny Ammirati, who completed her externship at Bouchon Bakery. They produce all product on site from scratch in their “Yogurt Room.” Their are three options to eat your yogurt; greek, frozen and drink-ready. [Read more…]

https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/28/retailspotlightnationalicecreammonth/

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July 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

$1 million tax break incentives given to Bread Manufacturer

Pain D’Avignon plans to expand its operations and keep their manufacturing facility in New York City after the city’s Industrial Development Agency agreed to $1 million in tax break incentives. The bread manufacturing company plans to add more jobs and increase production by 30% with the purchase of new equipment for the new space. The space which was formerly owned by City Baking, will be taken over by Pain D’Avignon in August.

Read more and tell us what do you think about the tax break given to Pain D’Avignon?

https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/28/200/

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July 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Clove Lakes Restaurant RFP

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/

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July 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Coffee War?

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

https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/25/dunkindonuts_coffewar/

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July 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Saxelby Wins!

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/

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July 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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/

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July 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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/

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July 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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.

Visit the Dekalb Market website for more info

https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/22/dekalbmarketopening/

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July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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/

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July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Ladle of Love says good-bye

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

https://paigepapers.com/2011/07/20/ladleoflovesaysgoodbye/

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