On Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Food & Beverage Attorneys Ken Charette and Tom Schlegel joined Lehigh Valley catering legend Diana Hall-Yurasits of Diana’s Catering and Gourmet Market and YMI Insurance President Jimi Honochick for the third of four quarterly Executive Edge events. Entitled “Serving Up Food & Beverage Success,” this panel discussion was recorded and reshared as part of YMI’s podcast “YMI Talking” to help Lehigh Valley food & beverage industry professionals.
Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts:
Key takeaways for food & beverage industry professionals included:
- Proper business documents—leases, shareholders’s agreements, entity formation—can impact the long-term success of a food & beverage business; forego DIY documents and leverage legal support to ensure your documents protect you and your interests, especially when considering future M&A opportunities.
- If serving alcohol, abide by PA Liquor Control Board rules and ensure you have the proper liquor license(s) in place as well; know that selling a liquor license also invites auditing from the PA Department of Revenue.
- People are everything, and launching a business is hard! Having the right team in place, as well as a supportive community, can help your business thrive. Plus, prioritize your family and your health, making sure you balance personal and professional endeavors well.
- Mitigate risk and reduce premiums by connecting with an insurance professional, implementing practices to protect your employees and business from unneccessary liability.
The final Executive Edge 2025 event will take place in November.
If you have questions about your lauching or managing a brewery, restaurant, cafe and more in the food & beverage industry, please connect with a member of our Food & Beverage team to discuss your unique needs.
