Food Services


Providing Comprehensive Services to the Food Services Industry

In a state renowned for its culinary delights and flavorful heritage, Gold Weems is uniquely well-positioned to represent members of the food services industry across Louisiana. Successfully operating a local or franchised restaurant, farm, or other agricultural business means navigating issues of capital and finance, labor and employment, real estate, construction, insurance, supply chain, distribution, and food safety, among others. For decades, we have worked with members of the food services industry to provide guidance on these critical business and legal matters.

Our team assists clients with site selection and acquisition, leases, permitting, financing, franchise operations, sales and distribution agreements, tax and business planning, and employment policies and procedures, as well as risk management and claims prevention. When a matter proceeds to litigation, we are fully prepared to provide an aggressive defense.

We defend these industry clients in employment law matters, workers’ compensation actions, and general liability and casualty claims of all kinds, including premises liability and food safety claims. Our seasoned professionals also work diligently to resolve business disputes, and are widely recognized for their commercial litigation skills. From farm to table, Gold Weems offers comprehensive services to meet the needs of the food services industry.