We were approached by John Gaunt Solicitors to work with their client Taco Bell to write an expert witness report of the management and operations of a Taco Bell in Newcastle that had been refused a late night license.
Our expert team worked with the clients to:
- Perform a robust and neutral audit that independently reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of the current and future operations, proposed trading and operating practices. This included:
- Undertaking detailed telephone conversations on the restaurant operation and management procedures
- Performing a thorough desk-based review of:
- The policies, practices, trading and training
- Area-specific research
- Fully reviewing documents such as Committee reports, notice of Appeal, Statement of Licensing Policy and the Framework Hours Policy
- Undertaking specialist data research such as Police Crime Data and Public Health Data
- Visiting the premises
2. Write an independent expert report in relation to the proposed 24hr operation of the Taco Bell restaurant
The Result
The client secured the 24-hour trading license