Practice Group

Restaurant & Hospitality Attorneys

KJK’s Restaurant & Hospitality attorneys understand the unique needs and diverse challenges of clients in the restaurant and hospitality industries, from start-ups and mom-and-pops to regional and national chains.

Our team has worked with world-famous chefs and restaurateurs, fast-casual concepts, breweries and more. We have the industry knowledge to help you anticipate the common issues that restaurateurs face and help you build a robust restaurant group. Whether you are just starting out or an established brand looking to build a franchise program, KJK has the experience and knowledge to guide you.

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Our Restaurant & Hospitality Clients & Services

Business Development & Contracts
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Construction Negotiation & Litigation
Contract Disputes
Employment
Liability Issue Assistance
Licensing & Franchising
Liquor Licensing
Liquor Control
Purchase & Sale of Restaurants & Assets
Real Estate, Takings & Zoning
Sales Tax

Restaurant & Hospitality

Who We Serve

Beer, Wine & Spirits Industries
Breweries
Casinos
Distributors
Early-stage Restaurant Companies
Food Manufacturers

Food Service Industries
Franchisors & Franchisees
Hoteliers
Licensors
Restaurant Chains
Restaurateurs

Restaurateurs
Retailers
Vendors
Wholesalers
Wineries

Restaurant & Hospitality

Read Our Blog

Sixth Circuit Court Unanimously Strikes Down Covid Business Interruption Claim

The federal Sixth Circuit (which covers Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee) recently tackled a pressing question to many businesses throughout the country – what does the uncommon language of their business interruption insurance cover as it relates to the...

KJK’s Jon Pinney Discusses Cleveland’s Future at Destination Cleveland’s Annual Meeting

Destination Cleveland, the city’s non-profit convention and visitor’s bureau, held its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 at the Cleveland Zoo. There, community stakeholders and guests listened to a presentation by Destination Cleveland President David...

Ohio Budget Vetoes: Gov. DeWine Keeps COVID-19 Business Violation Fines

Though the Ohio Budget was signed into law on Thursday, July 1, 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine used his line-item veto power to eliminate several provisions that impact Ohio businesses, particularly for bars and restaurants that violated COVID-19 related restrictions. Here...