What Restaurants and Bars Should Know about Liquor Liability
BLOG What Restaurants and Bars Should Know about Liquor Liability Guest Blog by: John Cassetta, Business Growth Leader, Aon Restaurants and bars legally hold some responsibility for how intoxicated customers behave. While restaurant and bar owners might assume that their customers bear full responsibility for their alcohol-influenced actions after they have left the establishment, the […]
Working Together to Prevent the Misuse of Alcohol in Communities
BLOG Working Together to Prevent the Misuse of Alcohol in Communities Society, in general, seems to be shifting its problem-solving approach to one of collaboration, and preventing the misuse of alcohol in communities is no exception. Whether you are a restaurant, bar, hotel, stadium, casino, convenience store, police officer, regulator, lawyer, liability insurance agent, or […]
Make Responsible Alcohol Service a Resolution in 2025
BLOG Make Responsible Alcohol Service a Resolution in 2025 The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make. A goal that should be on the top of every operator’s resolution list is responsible alcohol service. When you serve alcohol, you know the risks. Risk lawsuits if you […]
Alcohol Public Policy Changes and Trends: What Operators Need to Know to Stay Safe
BLOG Alcohol Public Policy Changes and Trends: What Operators Need to Know to Stay Safe The U.S. has experienced countless public policy changes since the start of the pandemic, many of which have completely reshaped the food and beverage industry. Of all the changes affecting restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage retailers, none have […]
ServSafe Alcohol training adds to great customer service
BLOG ServSafe Alcohol training adds to great customer service The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry report states that one of the most important attributes customers list for choosing a tableservice restaurant is good customer service. And good service is one of the most important factors in customers’ decisions to return. While the […]
Make Responsible Alcohol Service a Resolution in 2024
BLOG Make Responsible Alcohol Service a Resolution in 2024 The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make. A goal that should be on the top of every operator’s resolution list is responsible alcohol service. When you serve alcohol, you know the risks. Risk lawsuits if you […]
Promote Responsibility this Holiday Season
BLOG Promote Responsibility this Holiday Season It is the time of year we all count on to promote our businesses, particularly our spirits, wine, and beer sales. As people start feeling more festive, they want to consume, and we want to be the first to offer them a drink. As we prepare for the Holiday […]
Blood Alcohol Content: To lower or not to lower the alcohol limit?
BLOG Blood Alcohol Content: To lower or not lower the alcohol limit In January 2016, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended lowering the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. Many states often follow the NTSB’s guidance, prompting several to consider legislation reflecting this reduced BAC limit. On December 30, 2018, […]
Protecting Your Customers and Your Liquor License: The Alcohol Service Laws Your Restaurant Needs to Know
BLOG Protecting Your Customers and Your Liquor License: The Alcohol Service Laws Your Restaurant Needs to Know The ability to serve alcohol is a prized right for many restaurant operators. In fact, of the restaurants that hold a liquor, beer, or wine license, research shows that about 30% of revenue comes from alcohol sales alone. […]
The Risks of Serving Alcohol: Detecting Risky Situations and How to Handle Them
BLOG The Risks of Serving Alcohol: Detecting Risky Situations and How to Handle Them As a business owner with a liquor license, how you serve alcohol, under what conditions you serve alcohol, and to whom you serve alcohol can place you in a position of liability. One minor sneaks past the ID check or one […]