Understanding Wholesale Licenses in Pennsylvania
Subscribe to our channel If you’re looking to enter the beer distribution business in Pennsylvania, you’ll need to understand the different types of wholesale licenses. The state offers two primary categories: Distributor Licenses and Importing Distributor Licenses. Let’s break down...
ACT 86 Update: What You Need to Know About Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Subscribe to our channel The recent passage of Act 86 has introduced significant changes in Pennsylvania’s liquor laws, specifically concerning the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. After attending a PLCB seminar, we’ve received clarification on information that will help you...
Act 57 of 2024 is here! Coming Sept. 13th!
Subscribe to our channel If you’re have a license issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board or just curious about the new changes coming your way, we’ve got the lowdown on Act 57 of 2024. This new legislation, signed into...
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Coming to Pennsylvania!
Subscribe to our channel Pennsylvania is making a historic change to its liquor code, and it’s all about convenience. Act 86 of 2024 now allows for ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold for off-premise consumption with the appropriate permit. This is...
Transferring a License in PA
Subscribe to our channel When you’re diving into the world of licenses issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, transferring a license from one owner to another can feel like navigating through a complex maze. It’s a critical step that...
Licensing 101
Licensing 101 Liquor Licenses, PLCB March 12, 2024 Subscribe to our channel Navigating the world of alcohol licensing in Pennsylvania can seem daunting at first glance, but understanding the basics is the first step to simplify the process. Whether you’re...
The PLCB Updates Advisory Notice 28
What does that mean for you as a Retail Licensee? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has updated Advisory Notice 28 to clarify the use of CBD. On our YouTube channel, we have broken down what to expect. Check out the...
Outdoor Dining & Regulations: Navigating Municipalities
Municipalities can have their own rules and regulations regarding outdoor dining. You should always check with your local municipality to make sure you are compliant with them as well as the Liquor Control Board. For our Commonwealth’s largest cities, Pittsburgh...
Outdoor Dining & Regulations: The PLCB
Outdoor dining is more popular than ever. And as a result of the pandemic, policies for maximizing the space one can operate in were supposedly “revamped” with the hope of keeping restaurants busy while a segment of the population didn’t...
It’s Time for “Eatertainment”
In 2020, I wrote an article called “Eatertainment” for the Observer Magazine. Now more than ever, is the time to continue to spread this message. What is “Eatertainment”? My definition is: “an entertainment aspect to an business within the hospitality...
Don’t Sleep on Live Music
Live music has always been popular, and that popularity seems to be increasing! More and more bars and restaurants are hiring musical talent on to attract patrons on weekends and even some weekdays. Live music adds to the ambiance and...
Proposed Changes to PA Liquor Code Legislation (Early 2023)
The only thing that is constant is change. While the Liquor Code is PA doesn’t change as rapidly as many would hope, there are some interesting bills in our State Legislature on the horizon. Today’s blog will detail some of...
Preparing to Sell Your Business
You’re Thinking It’s Time to Sell. For whatever reason, you have decided to throw in the apron and sell your restaurant business. This is the time where you need to pump the breaks and educate yourself. First step, you want...
Pennsylvania Liquor License Economics.
A Worthy Investment. Our founder Ned Sokoloff was quoted in the Trib in 2014 stating that Pennsylvania liquor licenses are considered, “better than gold.” … and he was right! As of today, every ounce of gold you owned on that...
I like my Beer like I like my Lattes…. Pumpkin Spiced.
Whether you love it- or you hate it- the Pumpkin Spice phenomenon has returned for the 19th year in a row. Even though you may be one of the people that dread pumpkin-everything, there are valid reasons that the Pumpkin...
How To Increase Profits With Your Ears
When you were younger, the role models in your family encouraged you to listen to others. You may not have known how important it was to listen to people; you were still young at the time. Back then, it was...
Our Manifesto
Let’s be honest — sometimes the world of hospitality can be less than hospitable. People make deals behind the scenes, double cross partners, and are not always above board. In an ideal world, a business partner would actually care about...