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

Ohio Launches Grant Programs Totaling $310 Million for Pandemic Business Recovery

UPDATE 7/19/2021: When Governor DeWine announced the launch of these grant programs in June, the grant fund totaled $155 million with money made available by the Ohio General Assembly through Senate Bill 108 and Senate Bill 109. On July 1, the fund doubled to $310...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Portal Now Open to Qualifying Businesses Impacted by Pandemic

Much-needed funds are now officially available for restaurants and other eligible businesses hurt by the pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications this week for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which includes $28.6 billion in...

Assistance Available for Restaurants & Bars During Coronavirus Dine-In Ban

By Cary Zimmerman & Kyle Stroup After the Centers for Disease Control recommended canceling gatherings of 50 or more people, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that all bars and restaurants would no longer be allowed to serve food or drinks in their dining rooms...