Food Truck Law: From Protecting Secret Recipes to Pouring Booze (On-Demand)

Course Description

This program provides a one-two punch when it comes to counseling the Food Truck Client. From business entity setup, to IP protection, through beer and liquor licenses and transitioning to brick-and-mortar, you will walk away with a plate full of knowledge, ready to take on your next food truck client.

Principles

• Contracts;
• Intellectual Property;
• Permits;
• Compliance;
• Employment and Employees

Syllabus

1. LLC Formation from Start to Finish
   • • LLC as the preferred entity for restaurants and food trucks
     • Information needed
     • Online formation
     • Operating Agreements
2. Intellectual Property Protection: How it Fits In
   • • Copyright, Menus, and Photographs
     • Trademark and Branding
     • Trade Dress and the Truck
     • Trade Secret and Recipes
3. The Mobile Food Vendor Permit
4. Fun with Booze: Beer and Liquor
5. Transitioning to Brick-and-Mortar
   • • Commercial Leases: Pitfalls and Common Provisions
6. Employees
   1. • True independent contractors versus employees (and why the client needs to know the difference)
      • Background checks
      • Employee manuals
      • Insurance
      • Proper Documentation (W4, 19, incident reporting)

Instructors

Maria Spear Ollis, Esq.
Rachel Schaffer Lawson, Esq.