Why it only costs $10k to ‘own’ a Chick-fil-A franchise
Posted on Jan 21, 2020
THE HUSTLE, BY ZACHARY CROCKETT – JANUARY 19, 2020 The chicken chain is known for having the lowest entry cost of any major fast-food franchise — but there’s a catch. In America, the majority of fast-food restaurants aren’t owned by the corporation itself, but by franchisees — individuals who pay for the...
Why is Airport Food So Expensive?
Posted on Jul 24, 2019
The Hustle recently analyzed various goods in 4 airports (SFO, LAX, JFK, PDX) and found markups as high as 200% above street price. They explained that the higher costs that you pay for goods in an airport can be attributed to a minutiae of operating expenses most customers never think about: – High rent (airports...
The Results are in: How to Restore Economic Vitality in Santa Barbara
Posted on Jul 23, 2019
In January, 2019 the City of Santa Barbara hired economic development and real estate advisory firm Kosmot Companies to provide recommendations on how to improve economic vitality downtown. Here are their recommendations from the revitalization plan that cost the City $84,000: Regulatory Tools and Policies –...
California LLC Tax First Year: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on Apr 12, 2019
California LLC tax first year is the amount of tax that a limited liability company (LLC) in California is required to pay in its first year of operation. California imposes an annual tax on almost all LLCs that are registered to conduct business in the state. Understanding First-Year Tax for California LLCs Almost...
Small Business End of Year Checklist
Posted on Dec 14, 2018
As the year comes to a close it’s important to get all your ducks in a row so that you can be prepared for when taxes become due. Here is a handy check list of tasks that you should complete prior to December 31st, and after January 1st to help streamline the process: Before Dec 31st: – Take a look at your...
Santa Barbara City Council explores more local control on alcohol-sales
Posted on Oct 8, 2018
Ryder Christ & Tracy Lehr, KEYT News Oct 07, 2018 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council will discuss possible options for more local control on alcohol sales within the City on Tuesday, October 9. In California, the sale of alcohol is exclusively regulated by the State Department of Alcohol...
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