{"id":2557,"date":"2026-10-22T02:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T02:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-counsel-restaurants-hospitality-miami\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:43:47","slug":"outside-counsel-restaurants-hospitality-miami","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-counsel-restaurants-hospitality-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Outside Counsel for Restaurants Miami | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2556\" alt=\"A general counsel reviews compliance papers at a desk in a small factory surrounded by policy binders.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-papers-at-a-desk-in-a-s-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Restaurant Owners | Miami-Dade and South Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Outside Counsel for Restaurant Owners in Miami<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal acts as outside general counsel for restaurant owners and investors in Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach and across Miami-Dade and Broward. We handle vendor disputes, commercial leases, employee issues, partner disagreements and commercial evictions.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>What Outside Counsel Means for a Restaurant or Hospitality Business<\/h2>\n<p>Outside counsel for restaurants Miami operators use is an ongoing business-law relationship. The firm handles legal questions as they come up, so the business doesn&#8217;t need its own in-house legal department.<\/p>\n<p>A restaurant can face a lease dispute, an unpaid supplier invoice, and a co-owner who wants out, all in the same year. Each issue touches contracts, money, and ownership. Handling them one at a time can leave gaps.<\/p>\n<p>This service fits owners and investors of businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward County. It also fits owners who hold the commercial property where their business operates.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-in-a-suit-reviews-documents-at-a-desk-in-a-bright-o-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a suit reads documents at a desk in a bright office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Legal Issues the Service Covers for Restaurants<\/h2>\n<p>The service covers the firm&#8217;s business-law practice areas as they apply to restaurant and hospitality operations. Here is how each area applies to a restaurant.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commercial leases:<\/strong> review of lease terms, renewals, and disputes with a landlord.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial evictions:<\/strong> possession matters for commercial space, including for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor and contract disputes:<\/strong> supplier agreements, unpaid invoices, and service contracts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnership disputes:<\/strong> co-owner disagreements about control, profits, and exits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment law for employers:<\/strong> staffing, workplace policies, and employee separations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buying, selling, and succession:<\/strong> transfers of a restaurant or venue, and planning for family or ownership transitions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real estate investment:<\/strong> counsel for owners of commercial property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Owners sometimes want to act at once on a lease problem. Florida law sets clear limits. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>, a landlord may recover possession of nonresidential premises only through a court action that decides the right of possession, after the tenant surrenders the space, or after the tenant abandons it.<\/p>\n<p>For a holdover after a rent default, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.20.html\">\u00a7 83.20<\/a> requires 3 days&#8217; written notice demanding the payment of rent or possession of the premises. Florida also lets a landlord demand double the monthly rent from a tenant who refuses to leave at the end of the lease, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.06.html\">\u00a7 83.06<\/a>. The faster sheriff process in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0082\/Sections\/0082.037.html\">\u00a7 82.037<\/a> does not cover current or former tenants under a rental agreement authorized by the property owner. A restaurant tenant with a lease falls outside it.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Engagement Works: Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A typical engagement starts with a first consultation, then moves through document review, a written assessment, action on the matter, and ongoing advice.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe the business and the problem. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the documents involved, such as a lease, vendor agreement, operating agreement, employment records, or purchase contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written assessment.<\/strong> You receive a written explanation of the legal issues, your options, and the steps the firm recommends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action.<\/strong> This can include negotiation, demand letters, contract or lease drafting, or a commercial eviction filing when needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing advice.<\/strong> The relationship continues as the business grows, changes hands, or raises new questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How long each step takes depends on the facts. Early in a lease matter, the review checks whether each notice was served the way the lease and Florida law require. Keep every notice you receive and write down the date it arrived. Bring the lease, vendor contracts or invoices, and your operating agreement to the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal offers outside counsel for restaurants Miami owners can call on for several issues at once. The firm is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Named lawyers.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Not every matter goes to the same lawyer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focused practice.<\/strong> The firm concentrates on contracts, leases, partnerships, employment for employers, ownership transitions, and commercial evictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One relationship.<\/strong> Leases, vendors, staff, co-owners, and sales can all fall under one outside general counsel arrangement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Referrals when needed.<\/strong> Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm where that is appropriate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service area.<\/strong> The firm serves owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida, including Broward County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on this service in Sunny Isles Beach, see the <a href=\"\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/sunny-isles-beach\/\">Sunny Isles Beach outside counsel page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions and Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>Common questions cover early review, co-owner exits, staff issues, and vendor terms. Short answers follow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Does a restaurant need a lawyer before a dispute starts?<\/strong> Reviewing leases, vendor contracts, and co-owner agreements early can clarify duties before a problem grows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What about a drafting error in a contract?<\/strong> Florida courts consider whether a mistake is mutual and goes to the essence of the contract when deciding whether rescission for mutual mistake is available. A scrivener&#8217;s error, where the document says something other than what the parties agreed, can be one kind of mutual mistake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can a co-owner simply walk away?<\/strong> A member who wrongfully withdraws can be liable to the company and the other members for damages caused by the withdrawal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can an employer end an employee at will?<\/strong> Florida is generally an at-will state, so either side may end indefinite employment, subject to legal limits. An employer still cannot act for a reason the law prohibits, such as retaliation or unlawful discrimination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do staff handbook rules bind the business?<\/strong> Policy statements in a staff handbook generally do not create enforceable contract rights, and courts look at the handbook&#8217;s language and the facts, including whether the manual says it is a separate employment contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can a court throw out an unfair vendor term?<\/strong> Florida courts weigh an unfair process and unfair terms together when deciding whether to refuse to enforce a term. The <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Florida Supreme Court unconscionability ruling<\/a> sets out that test.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does this work for a single restaurant?<\/strong> Yes. The service applies to one location or several, as long as the issue falls within the practice areas above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about this service.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is outside counsel for restaurants Miami owners rely on?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an ongoing business-law relationship in which a firm advises the business and its owners as legal questions come up.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does KEW Legal handle commercial evictions?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The firm handles commercial eviction matters, including for owners who live abroad.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can KEW Legal help with a dispute between co-owners?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Partnership disputes are one of the firm&#8217;s practice areas.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the firm advise restaurant employers?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The firm advises employers on staffing, workplace policies, and employee separations.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where are the offices?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who is responsible for this page?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kristina E. Wilson, one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lawyer-in-a-suit-signs-documents-at-a-polished-desk-in-a-wel-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a formal office signs documents at a polished desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Miami Business Lawyer About Your Restaurant<\/h2>\n<p>If a landlord&#8217;s default notice, a co-owner&#8217;s refusal to cooperate, or an unpaid supplier is affecting your restaurant, you can contact KEW Legal to schedule a free, confidential initial consultation, with no obligation to continue. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to book your first consultation with KEW Legal.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How outside counsel supports your restaurant<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing legal guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside general counsel gives you one business-law relationship to turn to as questions come up, rather than starting from scratch each time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and leases reviewed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review supplier agreements, service contracts and commercial leases so the terms reflect how your restaurant actually operates.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owners and investors<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise restaurant owners, co-owners and investors, including owners who live outside the United States and need a local legal presence.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical, business-focused counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach weighs the legal issue alongside your cash flow, your staff and your long-term plans for the business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Keep your records in one place<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you speak with a lawyer about a vendor dispute, lease issue or partner disagreement, gather signed agreements, amendments, invoices and written correspondence. Complete records help us understand your situation sooner.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Legal issues we handle for restaurant businesses<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vendor and supplier disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over delivery, pricing, quality or payment under supplier and service contracts, reviewed and resolved in a business-focused way.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial leases and evictions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance on lease negotiations, lease disputes and commercial eviction matters, including for property owners who live abroad.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment matters for employers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advice on employee issues, workplace policies and day-to-day questions that come up when you manage a restaurant team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnerships, sales and succession<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help resolving disputes between business partners, buying or selling a restaurant, and planning for how the business will continue over time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with KEW Legal about your restaurant&#x27;s legal questions. 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