Webinars

In today’s F&B industry, your brand is your business. David will be talking with media guru Ben Liebmann (former COO of Noma and founder of Understory) about how to strategize and expand your brand by increasing your exposure in all things media.

Teepoo Riaz (former GC of Fresh Direct) speaks with Micha Magid, co-founder and co-CEO Mighty Quinn's Barbeque, about producing and selling CPG products that got their start in the kitchen.

The market is HOT! If you’re thinking of buying or selling a restaurant, you do not want to miss this convo between Managing Partner David Helbraun and leading broker Cosmo Montemurro of Murro Realty. Between them they have done hundreds of key money deals. Bring your questions, and let’s dig in.

Join David Helbraun and Andrew Fine on for equity investment term sheet 101 – and beyond. We’re digging into the key points investors care about, and how you can strategically offer incentives to potential investors while still protecting your business, brand, and management autonomy.

F&B Management Agreements offer excellent perks for owners and managers, and have grown exponentially in popularity over recent years. Understanding your leverage in these deals, and what owners and managers typically negotiate for with these agreements, is essential to making them worth your while. Whether you want to bring an F&B element to a hotel, […]

Cool, indie restaurants and retail owners are broadening their horizons and are now getting into the franchise game. Franchising can create opportunities to expand your brand and your income sources, but at the same time being a franchisor comes with important responsibilities and expectations in order for your franchises to succeed. David Helbraun and franchising […]

Why does it make sense to consolidate a brand and have a holding company? And when should you invest in this corporate structuring, especially if you’re starting with opening a single brick-and-mortar to start? Do you need a management company too? How about an IP Hold Co? If you are planning on opening more than […]

Understanding the New York real estate landscape is essential to finding the lowest rent and best location for your next hospitality venture. The more you understand how trends work in rent, deal terms, and more, the better you can understand a specific lease or plan for your next project. In New York City, trends and […]

The busy season is nearly here, PDR’s are being reserved, and holiday parties are being scheduled. These opportunities can bring in solid revenue and you’ll want to squeeze every dollar out of them. How you draft your catering or event contract can have a large impact on your business and your income, and now is […]

Acquiring a New York dispensary license is just the beginning of your journey in the NY cannabis industry. Beyond the application process, the real challenge lies in establishing and operating a successful cannabis business in the state. As you diligently prepare your NY dispensary license application, it’s paramount to understand the other key elements of […]

One of the biggest hurdles to hospitality businesses looking to get into the Consumer Packaged Goods game, is the very first step: how do you take an idea, and make it real? From determining the feasibility of your initial idea, to packaging and nutrition, to testing the market, Teepoo Riaz, David Helbraun, and CPG Consultant […]

Want to create additional sources of revenue that don’t require à la minute cooking? Or have you perfected that one item you feel everyone should be buying? Then join David Helbraun and Teepoo Riaz (HL Of Counsel and most recently General Counsel of e-commerce grocer FreshDirect) to discuss the grocery industry and consumer packaged goods. […]

https://youtu.be/6x3n-xIMbbg A brand is not just a cute name – it can actually make you money, and the greater its value, the more important it is that you make sure your brand is fully protected. Join Trademark Chair Hamutal Lieberman in this webinar full of tips, tricks and guidance on how you can both protect […]

You are going to need money to grow your hospitality group so it’s crucial that you know how it’s done. Join us as Andrew and David explain the various sources of cash and how to get it. We will discuss how to structure equity deals and how to make them attractive to your investors, plus […]

Big hospitality management deals with real estate developers are all the rage. Hudson Yards, Rockefeller Center, One Penn Plaza and others are changing the game. In this webinar we are joined by Keith Durst and Peter Peterson, by far, the two best connected and knowledgeable consultants who are at the forefront of many of these […]

If you’re looking to grow your hospitality group, buying an existing restaurant or bar on its way out is a worthwhile option. If you’re thinking of closing shop, you should put your business on the market and get some bread for all of your hard work and buildout. In this webinar we will discuss the […]

Restaurant landlords and tenants explain their business models and discuss rents and leases and what matters most to them. James Wacht, a restaurant landlord, broker and attorney and John Fraser, a veteran NYC chef and restaurateur will join David Helbraun for an open and frank discussion on landlord and tenant perspectives on the current real […]

Heritage Radio Episode 22: Common mistakes plaguing restauranteurs and ways to avoid them.