Restaurant, Bar & Liquor Licensing
Kennyhertz Perry’s Restaurant, Bar & Liquor Licensing law practice consists of accomplished attorneys who bring extensive experience and vast knowledge to the table when providing legal counsel for retail, restaurant & bar clients in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Our attorneys help clients to navigate the complex array of laws, regulations & requirements for commercial & retail business owners and have expertise in many areas including:
- Negotiation of Commercial Lease Agreements for Restaurants, Bars & Retail Establishments
- Liquor Licensing including Acquisition, Renewal, Documentation, Processing, and Various Permitting Issues
- Health Permits
- Negotiation of Purchase Agreements for Restaurant, Bar & Retail Acquisitions
- Defense of Various Civil Litigation on Behalf of Restaurants, Bars, & Retail Establishments
- Breach of Contract & Construction Related Issues
- Landlord/Tenant Issues
- Negotiation of corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures and capital and venture investments
- Business Formation
- Franchise and management agreements
- Intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Licensing and marketing agreements
- Processing, supply, and distribution agreements
- Tax-related incentives and planning
- Credit agreements and restructurings
- Real estate, including commercial leases and financing
- Bankruptcy matters
- Employee Handbooks
- Audits
- Management training
- Affordable Care Act and EEOC compliance
- Litigation and Compliance
- Commercial litigation
- Construction litigation
- Defense of administrative proceedings, including citations and alleged license violations
- Compliance with local laws and ordinances
- Creditor and debtor bankruptcy representation
We have the knowledge and hands-on experience to provide tailored legal counsel to restaurants, bars & retail businesses throughout the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas in Kansas and Missouri. Our goal is to ensure the long-term success & operational stability of your business.
Business owners and entrepreneurs know what it takes to succeed—and they need legal partners who understand the risks, challenges, and realities of running a business. At Kennyhertz Perry, we get it—because we've lived it.