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ABC/Other Legal Services - Accounting - ADA Consulting - Architectural Plans - Bad Check Restitution Program - Bar Supplies - Beer Distributing - Business Brokers - Cal/OSHA Compliance - Cash Registers - Coffee and Espresso Machines - Construction - Counterfeit Detection - CPR & First Aid Training - Credit Card Processing Services - Desserts - Employee Staffing (Temp & Permanent) - Escrow Services - Facility Maintenance - Financial Planning and Services - Food Purveyor - Gaskets - Graffiti Removal - Guide to Beers & Related Products - Health Insurance - Human Resource Outsourcing - Insurance (Workers Comp & Liability) - Investigative Services - Kitchen & Prep Cleaning & Sanitizing - Marketing - Medical Insurance - Music Licensing - Paint & Wall Covering Supplies - Payroll Services - Point of Sales Systems - Public Relations & Promotions - Printing - Rental Cars - Restaurant Operations Consultants and Managers - Restaurant and Kitchen Equipment - Restaurant Trade Magazine - San Diego Premium Wines - SBA Loans - Secret Shopper - Surveillance and Security Systems - Tax Rebates - Trained Employees

ABL/Online Store - for all printed, personalized and logo items

EDD - wages listed for S.D. County specific to job categories

CAL Gold - Which agencies from Federal to your city you need to be in compliance with

San Diego Health Dept.

ABC/Legal Counseling

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP
John D. Alessio (619) 525-3899
jda@procopio.com

Norton, Adams & Downey, LLP (619) 232-7272
wadams@nortonadams.com

The King Law Group
Contact: David King (619) 702-2008
DKing@TheKingLawGroup.com

Law Offices of William R. Winship

Accounting

Oliva, Sahmel & Goddard (858) 554-0800
tom@osqcpas.com

ADA Consulting

Am Able (619) 262-2532
Ron6713@aol.com

Dan Levy Construction

Duckor, Spradling & Metzger

Architectural Plans

All About Drafting (619) 280-3336
Martha C. Saine
msaine@san.rr.com

Point of Departure
Point of Departure is a collaborative design studio dedicated to high quality, comprehensive design. We believe all design in born in concept and that concept is the galvanizing force between creating a cohesive and successful brand. We offer a wide range of services that are custom tailored to meet the needs of each project. Our services include:

Complete facility design: commercial kitchens and bars, construction documents, permit processing, interior design and custom furnishings.

Identity brandings: logos, signage, graphics, menus and other print and digital media.

Please contact Jason Maune at (619) 294-2500 or visit their website at www.pointofdeparture.us

Bluemontif Architecture (619) 269-5288
Matthew Ellis, AIA
info@bluemotifarchitecture.com

Bluemotif's pioneering approach to the built environment of today's modern dining establishments has placed the firm at the forefront of custom restaurant design. Its progressive group of architects and artisans combine design excellence with branding savvy and environmental awareness to create inspiring and stylish restaurants that reinforce client identities and leave lasting impressions on their customers.   Bluemotif's resume includes notable restaurants such as The Guild, Cowboy Star, and Harney Sushi Oceanside.

Bad Check Restitution Program

San Diego District Attorney's Office

Bar Supplies

Rainbow Distributing Company (619) 308-1177

Beer Distributing

Mesa Distributing Co., Inc. (858) 452-2300

Anheuser Busch Company (858) 581-7000

Crest Distributing Company (858) 530-4997

Business Brokers

The Restaurant Group
John Sroka 858-384-3338
www.SDRestaurants.net

Formerly of Jim Pagni & Company:
Jeanne Sanders, Agent
Business Sales and Acquisitons
1042 N. El Camino Real, Ste B418
Encinitas, CA 92024
Cell: (619) 300-7824
Office: (760) 479-2418
Fax: (760) 479-2438

G. R. Business Brokers, (619) 297-1100

Ira Spilky & Associates, (858) 213-6341

Location Matters, Inc.
6540 Lusk Blvd Suite C-110
San Diego, CA 92121
858-792-5521 ext 702
Contact: Michael DiNorscia

Cal/OSHA Compliance

Safety Compliance Institute (SCI) (800) for REGS (619) 523-4859

Cash Registers

San Diego Cash Registers, Pelle Atterholm, 858-790-7327 x188

Coffee and Espresso Machines

cafe motoCafe Moto, Downtown San Diego Coffee Roasters
A second generation family owned and operated business. Order direct from our roastery online at www.cafemoto.com
(800) 818-3363

Construction

Dan Levy Construction (619) 284-9227

Counterfeit Detection

Fraud Fighter
UVeritech, Inc.
1743 S. Grand Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
Main: 800-883-8822

CPR & First Aid Training

Save A Heart
Contact: Carlette (619) 445-4569

Credit Card Processing

Payment Processing Direct (858) 453-9595
Bbell@paymentprocessingdirect.com

RBS Lynk
RBS Lynk is part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, and is the United States merchant processing arm.
Businesses of every size rely on RBS Lynk for high- performance electronic transaction processing. With RBS Lynk, merchants can accept debit, credit, EBT cards and checks quickly, securely and cost-effectively. Merchants can also rely on RBS Lynk's innovative e-funds distribution, stored-value cards and e-commerce solutions.

In addition, RBS Lynk offers daily settlement, cash management, check services, wireless processing, toll-free support and reliable network connectivity.

RBS Lynk is a proven leader in electronic payment, cash dispensing and e-commerce services. We manage the entire transaction from point-of-sale to settlement, resulting in fewer points of contact, increased security and lower overall costs. RBS Lynk’s products and services meet the needs of all business environments – from supermarkets, to restaurants, to small/mid/large-scale retailers, to petroleum/convenience stores, to e-tailers.

No matter your market, RBS Lynk has the solution for you!

Contact:: Adam Althouse
619-937-1974 Cell

Desserts

Elaine Palminteri Ardizzone
Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
4564 Alvarado Canyon Rd. Suite A
San Diego, CA 92120
619-285-1220

Employee Staffing

www.jobing.com

www.foodnbeverage.org

Employee Staffing (Temp & Permanent)

The Solomon Group

Escrow Services

The Heritage Escrow
Contact: Barbara Curry or Deborah Howe
(619) 234-2010
bcurry@heritageescrow.com
or dhowe@heritageescrow.com

Facility Maintenance

http://www.cgpconstruction.comCGP Maintenance & Construction Services Inc.
Ph. 858-454-7326---Direct, Carl Frank-858-755-1605
www.cgpconstruction.com
License #579722 and Bonded
24/7 Emergency Service
Providing quality General Facility Maintenance & Repairs to Hospitality Businesses for over 30 years!
General Maintenance---Plumbing---Electrical---Tenant Improvements and General Construction
F&BA Members---No Charge for first hour-service call—expires October 31, 2008

Financial Planning & Services

Jason Rudolph
Financial Advisor
The Seidel Group
Western Division
Morgan Stanley
16644 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92127
858-674-3916 Office
619-203-0772 Cell
858-674-4844 Fax

At Morgan Stanley, I believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client’s situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. My team follows a disciplined process that enables us to work with you to craft a solution that helps to meet your individual financial needs:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of your financial goals and objectives
  • Review and analyze your current financial situation
  • Identify and tailor solutions that can help you meet your individual needs
  • Implement your customized strategy, including personalized services and benefits
  • Review your strategy, meeting periodically to discuss your goals and needs

Whatever your financial goal—whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy that is:

  • Personal
    Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success
  • Flexible
    Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time
  • Comprehensive
    Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us

Food Purveyor

US Foodservice (800) 678-1145
Edward Barraza

Gaskets

http://www.commercialgaskets.comCommercial Gaskets of CA
Contact: John Hilger
(619) 549 4242
www.commercialgaskets.com

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Patrol (619) 465-6625

Guide to Beers & Related Products

NBWA Go-to-Guide for Beer Distributors

Health Insurance

NICO Insurance – health insurance specialists (619) 667-2111
www.nicoins.com
Nelson F. Shear, phone: 619-667-2111
email nelsons@nicoins.com

Human Resource Outsourcing

Avitus GroupAvitus Group
Widney Hawthorne, Marketing Specialist
whawthorne@avitusgroup.com
858.366.3619 - cell
800.275.0424 - toll free
619.285.9082 - local
619.285.9083 - fax
3110 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 217, San Diego, CA 92108
http://www.avitusgroup.com

Payroll Services:
A Full Service Payroll Company with a convenient "all-inclusive" pricing structure.

Professional Employer Services:
Avitus Group Professional Employer Services provides business owners help to reduce company liability and stabilize the costs associated with employee administration. We provide staff to function in four key areas:

Human Resources Specialist for labor law compliance and providing employee-related HR services.

Payroll Processing Specialist to provide paychecks, direct deposit, time keeping systems, W-2's, etc. (including the full tax liability).

Benefit Plan Specialist to administrate a suite of benefits offered through Avitus Group to help business owners retain and attract good employees. 401K Administration, Health Administration, Cafeteria Plan Administration, Savings Club and other benefits included.

Risk Management / Safety Specialist (s) includes OSHA record keeping and helping the business owner with OSHA regulations. Our Risk Management team also provides any needed trainings such as First Aid, CPR and difibulator training to name a few. We also become responsible for Worker's Compensation and any associated claims management.

Financial Services:
Avitus Group Financial Services can provide a complete suite of business accounting and planning services.

Accounting and tax services are available as well as basic book keeping.

Strategic Planning for a business owner to better grasp where he has been, where he is now and what the future could hold.

Strategic Plan Maintenance serves as a regular review to achieve the goals and objectives defined in the business plan.

gevity - people 1st
12626 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130
Office: 858-720-2171 ext. 235

Insurance (Workers Comp & Liability)

Alcott Insurance Agency 619-293-3800
www.alcottinsurance.com

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., 619-937-0164
www.ranchomesa.com

Investigative Services

GSI Services
Contact: George Sweet
619-448-9334
GSIServices@hotmail.com

Kitchen & Prep Cleaning and Sanitizing

Advanced Restoration Company
New environmentally safe technology using a baking soda application
(619) 286-3300

Marketing

5 star marketing5 STAR Restaurant Marketing focuses solely on independent restaurants by increasing their bottom line sales and training their staff. More and more restaurant owners are discovering that 5 STAR Restaurant Marketing is flexible to work with and the best part is, 5 STAR does all the work for their clients. Call Chris Williams at 760-802-3095 to schedule a FREE consultation.

Synergy WorldSynergy World, Inc.

Promote Your Business with Synergy

  • Custom Gift Cards
  • Reward Cards
  • Hybrid Gift & Reward Cards
  • Synergy Gift Card Network (Costco, CVS Pharmacy, Rite-Aid)

Music Licensing through F&BA

bmiBMI

ASCAP

SESAC

Paint & Wall Covering Supplies

Frazee Paint

Payroll Services

Avitus Group
Widney Hawthorne, Marketing Specialist
whawthorne@avitusgroup.com
858.366.3619 - cell
800.275.0424 - toll free
619.285.9082 - local
619.285.9083 - fax
3110 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 217, San Diego, CA 92108
http://www.avitusgroup.com

Payroll Services:
A Full Service Payroll Company with a convenient "all-inclusive" pricing structure.

Professional Employer Services:
Avitus Group Professional Employer Services provides business owners help to reduce company liability and stabilize the costs associated with employee administration. We provide staff to function in four key areas:

Human Resources Specialist for labor law compliance and providing employee-related HR services.

Payroll Processing Specialist to provide paychecks, direct deposit, time keeping systems, W-2's, etc. (including the full tax liability).

Benefit Plan Specialist to administrate a suite of benefits offered through Avitus Group to help business owners retain and attract good employees. 401K Administration, Health Administration, Cafeteria Plan Administration, Savings Club and other benefits included.

Risk Management / Safety Specialist (s) includes OSHA record keeping and helping the business owner with OSHA regulations. Our Risk Management team also provides any needed trainings such as First Aid, CPR and difibulator training to name a few. We also become responsible for Worker's Compensation and any associated claims management.

Financial Services:
Avitus Group Financial Services can provide a complete suite of business accounting and planning services.

Accounting and tax services are available as well as basic book keeping.

Strategic Planning for a business owner to better grasp where he has been, where he is now and what the future could hold.

Strategic Plan Maintenance serves as a regular review to achieve the goals and objectives defined in the business plan.

ADP
For member discount contact Diana (866) ABL-2550 or
Diana_Pruzinsky@adp.com

Point of Sales Systems

SDCR Business Systems
(858) 790-7327
sales@sdcr.com
www.sdcr.com

Public Relations & Promotions

The Marketing Deli
Hal Hodgson (619) 275-7357

Printing

Minuteman Press (858) 278-3334

Rental Cars

Enterprise
5% off standard retail rates at the time of
booking. With rates typically 5-10% less than the competition, the F&BA member discount saves you money.

hertzHertz (800) 654-2200
Use CDP #1645584

Restaurant Operations Consultants and Managers

The Solomon Group (858) 592-7283

arizzi business consultingArizzi Business Consulting (858) 405-2346
Our service is designed to meet your needs, on your time frame and within your budget. Our Tool Box to Financial Success includes:

  • Breakeven Analysis
  • Plate Cost & Liquor Cost Calculation
  • Portion Control System
  • Menu Design
  • A Waste Log
  • Food and Beverage Inventory Control System
  • Labor Analysis
  • Creation of Employees Job Duties
  • Proven procedures tailored to your business no matter size

Pacific Management Consulting (619) 379-5561
John Gordon
Financial & Management consulting and Upper Management Headhunting

Irvine Hospitality Group (formerly KRI Inc) (619) 994-0642
Ken Irvine
1330 Orange Avenue Suite 303 Coronado, CA 92118

Formed in 1997 to provide consulting services for hospitality industry ventures to evolve and operate successfully.

We work with designers, contractors and architects to bring your dream to life by interpreting your vision or assist your existing business to operate more effectively.

Irvine Hospitality Group services cover a broad spectrum including concept design and development, menu development, tabletop design, varying control systems and management team selection and training for Front of the House and Heart of the House.

Clients include hotels, resorts, wineries, fine dining, casual and QSR restaurants, nightclubs and retail outlets 

Restaurant and Kitchen Equipment

Coast Restaurant Supply

Rainbow Distributing Co. (619) 308-1177
blakelyiil@aol.com

Restaurant Trade Magazine

Serving San DiegoServing San Diego magazine

SBA Loans

Lightning Commercial Funding
Contact: Harland Friedman /Christy Bensch
(858) 592-0659 x100
www.loanforbiz.com

San Diego Premium Wines

Orfila Vineyards

Southern Wine & Spirits

Secret Shopper

The Solomon Group

GSI Services
Contact: George Sweet
(619) 243-4565
GSIServices@hotmail.com

Surveillance and Security Systems

Nighthawk Security Systems
Greg Levorchick
(858) 458-9944
(760) 420-0567
greg@knighthawksecuritysystems.com

Tax Breaks for Businesses!

National Tax Credit
Gary Ripsco
Tel: (760) 828-2918
Email: gripsco@ntc-sandiego.com

National Tax Credit, the leader in tax credit processing, was established to assist businesses in identifying and filing tax credits and government incentives (worth hundreds of millions of dollars) that over 95% of businesses overlook. Tax credits are used to reduce a business’s Federal and State tax obligation thus improving cash flow.

Trained Employees
School Job Training Programs as a source for employees!

San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc.
Tel: (619) 228-2900
Fax: (619) 228-2901
Email: info@workforce.org

San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 

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Food & Beverage Association of San Diego
3110 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 315
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-228-2291
Fax: 619-228-2297
E-mail: fbasd@foodnbeverage.org

National Affiliation with American Beverage Licencees

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