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Wake Up to Untapped Revenue Streams
by evansfox | Aug 30, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
In the fast food industry where profits have been declining for several years, breakfast has been in a growth mode. You can’t escape the advertising for breakfast deals and “all day breakfast” at several fast-food chain restaurants. A USA Today article by Hadley...
Extensions of Premises
by evansfox | Aug 29, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Extensions of Premises At establishments with an on-premises license, the sale and consumption of alcohol must be confined to the area that has been licensed by the Authority. The licensee needs to be aware of whether outside areas such as patios, backyards,...
Bring Your own Bottle (BYOB)
by evansfox | Aug 28, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) BYOB, or “Bring Your Own Bottle,” where owners of establishments allow their customers to bring alcoholic beverages to their premises to be consumed on site, is NOT PERMITTED in unlicensed businesses in New York State. You MUST...
Liquor Stores Take Note
by evansfox | Aug 27, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Liquor Stores Take Note Counsel for the New York State Liquor Authority, advised me in writing that there is no restriction against selling wine or liquor below wholesale prices nor is there a restriction on use of the word “free” in your sales and marketing. With...
New York State Liquor Authority Violations Lawyer
by evansfox | Aug 26, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
New York State Liquor Authority Violations Lawyer An investigation by the State Liquor Authority may include an on-site undercover inspection of a licensed establishment by SLA Investigators, police or other law enforcement agencies. Investigations are often the...
Alternating Proprietorship
by evansfox | Aug 25, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Alternating Proprietorships – “Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it.” The Empire Strikes Back With so many new craft beverage producers, I encourage start-ups to consider an alternating proprietorship as an option to reduce start-up expenses....
Craft Beverage Producer Tours Should Not Be An Afterthought- They Are Your Biggest Marketing Activity
by evansfox | Aug 23, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
As your customers seek out their different beverage options, giving tours is a way of letting them get to know you and your product. The goal is to develop a connection. The way in which customers experience a distillery, cidery, winery or brewery can make all the...
Ready to try something new?
by evansfox | Aug 22, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Ready to try something new? By Tracy Jong Have you ever wanted to explore a new product or market without tarnishing your existing product line and marketing positioning? There are several ways you can do this. Let’s explore some scenarios. Contract manufacturing You...
Element Winery: Some Of The Best Balanced Wines Out There
by evansfox | Aug 22, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
I am not a Sommelier, but I recognized a balanced wine. Not too sweet. Not at all tannic. Just smooth from the first taste to the finish. This is the entire portfolio: Cabernet Franc, Table Red, Pinot Noir, Lemberger and Syrah: I cannot emphasize “smooth” enough. As a...
Glassware
by evansfox | Aug 21, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, TJLF in the Community
I love reading Will Cleveland’s articles about the local craft beer scene and Holly Howell’s articles about wine in the Democrat & Chronicle. I feel connected to the foodie scene when my busy schedule prevents me from the real-life experience. The St. Patrick’s...
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