We usually think of hotel liquor licenses as on premise licenses where the purchaser consumes the alcoholic beverage on-site at …
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Most Common New York Liquor License Violations
Do you know the most common violations of the New York Alcohol Beverage Control Law (also known as the Liquor …
Your Days Are Numbered If You Don’t Accept Credit Cards
Some bar and restaurant owners are “old school.” They still think that eateries are a cash business. Not only is …
Shipping Alcoholic Beverages via USPS
A 1909 law makes it illegal for alcoholic beverages to be shipped by the U.S. Postal Services. As a result, …
Wine Sale Statistics and What They Mean to Wineries:
Fact: Wine shipment statistics show that 2012 was the year of the Red. Three wine types accounted for more than …
IRS Ruling is a Game-Changer for Some Restaurants and Bars
Automatic gratuities (typically 18%) take away the customer’s discretion in choosing whether and/or how much to tip the server. The …
Tax Implications of Your Tipping Policy
The IRS’ recent ruling on automatic gratuities will bring restaurants and bars under greater scrutiny in reporting their tips. Increased …
Each Bad Review Costs You 30 New Customers
In the social media age, customers are more selective about where they eat and are more inclined to share their …
International Trademark and Service Mark Classifications of Goods and Services
When you register a trademark on the federal register, you are given priority rights to the name or logo within …
Rochester Fast-Food Workers Strike and Protest for Higher Pay
Rochester is among the 100 cities across the nation seeing fast-food worker strikes and marches. These low-paid workers are advocating …