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Pittsburgh, PA – Sofranko Advisory Group, LLC a thirty year veteran in Hospitality Consulting, Financing and Brokering announced Hospitality Recruiting as part of the company’s modern talent acquisition suite. With over 30,000 Contacts in the Hospitality Industry and 31 years … →

At Sofranko Advisory Group we often see businesses when they are failing. There are a number of operators that are in trouble for whatever the reason may be. There are also a number of buyers that are interested in buying … →

For some small restaurant owners, social media marketing feels like a somewhat murky pond. Nearly everyone has at least dipped their toe in the water, but many still aren’t sure what they’re supposed to be fishing for. Relationships? Exposure? Customers? … →

By Jackie Weber This was originally posted on NextRestaurants. There’s a difference between having a restaurant and building a restaurant brand. If you’re a restaurant owner who’s seen steady success with your single-restaurant operation, you may be considering expanding your … →

Food Trends To Expect In 2017 Filipino food  The cuisine of the Philippines is on many trend lists for 2017. It is a trend that’s overdue, considering that Filipinos make up the second-largest Asian population in the United States. Purple … →

Are you planning on listing your business for sale in the New Year? You may be ready to proceed immediately, offering it for sale “as is” and prepared to make price concessions to account for any of its unaddressed weaknesses. … →

The PLCB on Thursday released the winning bids for the licenses that were auctioned on October 31. 37 of 40 licenses were awarded. Most were awarded to Giant Food Stores and Sheetz. The average license bid/cost was $212,000 with the … →

By now you are aware that Pennsylvania has enacted new amendments to the Liquor Code when Act 39 of 2016 was signed into law on June 8, 2016. As of August 8, 2016 Act 39 amending the Liquor Code is … →

___________________________________________________________ Status: (Engrossed) 2016-10-27 – Signed in House [HB1196 Detail] SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 1196 [As passed by the Senate on October 26, 2016 –To go into effect 60 days after signed by Governor Wolf] 1. Removes Limits on Sales … →

How real is the movie ‘Chef’? Thankfully, I finally got around to watching the movie ‘Chef‘ starring Jon Favreau.  The movie is about an executive chef at a high end restaurant in Los Angeles that goes verbal fist-to-cuffs with the restaurant owner … →

SOFRANKO ADVISORY GROUP is proud to announce the LAUNCHING of its new product, DICK’S MEAT RUB, from Pappy Dick’s Original Recipe!  Great on ribs, brisket, chicken, and pork.  The first batch will be produced very shortly.  Place your order today … →

How much does a liquor license cost in Pa? We have the answers. We often get the question – “how much does a liquor license cost in PA?” The cost of a liquor license in the state of Pennsylvania varies … →

What is the best way to pay restaurant employees? Recently Bar Marco, a Pittsburgh based restaurant, announced that it will convert from a traditional pay methodology of an hourly rate plus tips to one of salary plus benefits, paid vacation, … →

PA now allows beer delivery with food December has typically been known as the month for giving and this past December, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has been especially generous with local businesses announcing an advisory opinion clarifying that restaurants, grocery … →

What are the goals for your restaurant in the new year? Happy New Year!   What a wonderful and exciting year it has been for Pittsburgh restaurants in 2014.  The food scene continues to evolve.  Local chefs keep elevating the game … →

Follow these tips to sell your restaurant quickly Price is not the only factor in securing a speedy sale for your restaurant business.  You need to have the buyer in mind when setting a sales price.  How will someone else value … →