Ideas & Insights

Recent legislation, tax policy and liquidity opportunities for restaurants, including PPP and Employee Retention Credits.

What are the top issues and opportunities trending for restaurant businesses this year?

SBA releases draft application as well as a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Potential applications should review.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is coming – SBA website soon to be operational – applicants should be ready.

Franchisors are in for major changes in the way they recognize revenues. Learn more about revenue recognition for franchisors.

Industry backed legislation passed by Congress to make permanent excise tax rate reductions for craft beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

New TTB FAQ addresses requirements for a winery holding remote wine tastings with customers, including tax, labeling, and container sizes.

TTB issued FAQs providing guidance for refund claims on taxpaid beer for brewers when unmerchantable beer is destroyed during COVID-19.

Delaware notices advise companies to either participate in the state’s unclaimed property VDA Program or be subject to an audit.

State and local tax opportunities are available for restaurants for cash flow maximization and support during the pandemic.

New proposed regulations provide helpful examples of business entertainment and meals deductions still permissible after TCJA restrictions.

What are the top trends for restaurant businesses in 2020? From labor challenges to technology opportunities, here’s what’s happening.

Favorable classification available for retailers selling private label products and consumer products companies using contract manufacturing

Retailers should assess gift card procedures including an annual review of reporting, sales tax, unclaimed property and more.

We explore Gen Z characteristics that consumer products companies should know, as well as how to attract this new and powerful customer.

Restaurant learns it’s important to understand the quantity of leases and complexity before embarking on an ASC842 implementation strategy.

Retail, fashion, food and beverage, and restaurant executives should ask these questions to determine the impact of ASC 606.

Watch brief webcasts that pinpoint how ASC 842 affects the retail and restaurant sectors. Get key best practices for implementation.

Today’s labor shortage is a key issue for the restaurant industry. Learn how companies are attracting and retaining their best talent.

Food delivery is rising in popularity and will continue to do so. Restaurants are paying attention and adapting in a variety of ways.