by evansfox | Nov 21, 2011
The SLA released new online application on November 8, 2011 that affects chain restaurants. In order to qualify for ‘chain restaurant’ status, the applicant must already have a minimum of three licensed restaurants, and the licensee name must be exactly the same for...
by evansfox | Aug 21, 2011
In June, the New York State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) conducted an underage decoy detail in western New York, targeting 124 licensed convenience stores and charged 41 of those stores, located in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Rochester, with selling alcohol to minors. This...
by evansfox | Jul 21, 2011
When it comes to applying for a liquor license, many clients are surprised at the amount of time it takes to prepare the application packet – not the filling out of forms, preparing statements and assembling the packet, but gathering all of the information and...
by evansfox | Jun 21, 2011
For many businesses, finding out that review of their retail or on-premises license application may take weeks can be distressing news, especially when it disrupts operating plans. If timing is crucial, a temporary license may be the solution. The SLA may approve the...
