Go online and learn about the wine varietals you sell. Be able to describe the varietal in general terms and …
Author: Tracy Jong
Recent legal developments in employment law that may impact your restaurant or bar business
National Labor Relations Board Possibly Easing Path to Franchise Unionization NLRB is likely to adopt a more lenient standard for …
Craft breweries and wineries can find synergy in new wine-beer hybrid categories
Craft breweries have exciting opportunities to create new hybrid categories that combine wine and beer. This is especially good news …
Correction: New York Farm Distilleries Can Benefit From The New State Laws If They Have an Acceptable Plan for the TTB
The TTB prohibits distilleries from locating in any dwelling house, or in any shed, yard or enclosure connected with a …
Thinking of franchising your restaurant or bar?
It amazes me every time I see the numbers. No one I know favors chain pizza, having their own particular …
New sales technique for cheese makers
One of last year’s top product innovations was ultra thin sliced cheese (Sargento). Each ultra thin slice is approximately 1 millimeter thick, …
Only legalized gambling (lottery, racehorse simulcasting or bingo) allowed at New York alcohol retailers
New York’s Alcohol Beverage Control Law Section 106(6) provides that No person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages shall permit any …
State of Texas intervenes in Breweries’ Alamo trademark dispute
Alamo Beer Co. LLC v. Old 300 Brewing LLC Texas has filed a motion to intervene in Alamo Beer Co. …
Federal guidelines on social media advertising
The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) contains provisions that apply to all advertisements in any media, including print, television, …
German brewers warn of fracking’s effect on the alcohol industry
German brewers are another interest group that heartily opposes fracking, and with good reason, since it could contaminate the very …