The Controversial Practice of Buy-Backs by Bartenders

Bartenders work for tips, and pleasing customers is a critical skill.  Many bartenders will “buy” customers a drink (“one on the house” or “buy backs”) after three or more drink purchases.  Some industry consultants have a controversial position on this practice,...

Sponsorship Rights at Restaurants and the Tied House Laws

A restaurant, as an additional source of revenue, sought to sell the sponsorship rights to its establishment, or parts or its establishment, to a third party. The third party would then sell the sponsorship rights to other companies, including alcoholic beverage...

The Use of Automated Beverage Dispensing Machines in New York

SLA Rule 92.1 permits the installation of automated and electronic liquor dispensing system at on-premises establishments and further states the structural requirements with which the dispensing system must comply. These include, among other requirements, the...

Six Reasons to Add Hard Cider to Your Drink Menu

1.            Keep up with culinary trends. 2.            Generate more sales revenue. 3.            Differentiate yourself by offering something different than your competitor. 4.            New York Alcohol Beverage Control Law Section 59 permits retail beer...

Thinking about opening a restaurant?

The Liquor Authority is recruiting new applicants looking to open a restaurant to participate in the New York State Universal Restaurant Application Pilot Program. If you are considering opening a food service establishment in any of the following counties please...