Liquor

Liquor Store Sues Burger Chain Over Driveway Dispute, Citing Revenue Loss from Blocked Access

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Texarkana, Texas – A local liquor store, alongside its lessor, has initiated legal action against a neighboring Whataburger franchise, claiming that newly installed barriers in a shared parking lot are jeopardizing their business by restricting customer access. The suit, addressing a dispute that has simmered over decades of property use, was lodged on October 3 in Miller County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs, the Party Factory and the Oliver Family Trust, allege that the installation of six posts by Double H Burger Co., the franchise operator, in June 2024 severely disrupted their drive-thru service – a … Read more

Kansas Microbreweries Eye Business Expansion with Proposed Liquor Law Amendment

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KANSAS CITY, Kansas – Microbreweries in Kansas are optimistic about their business prospects as a new liquor law could potentially boost their growth. The proposed legislation aims to relax the existing regulations, allowing microbreweries to sell their products directly to consumers and distribute them through various channels. Supporters of the bill argue that this change would create new opportunities for microbrewers to expand their operations and increase their revenue. Currently, Kansas microbreweries are restricted to selling their products through a three-tier system, which requires them to use a distributor or wholesaler. This limits their ability … Read more

New Jersey Liquor License Reform Fails to Fulfill Commercial Real Estate Advocates’ Expectations

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Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey’s liquor license laws, known for being restrictive and expensive, underwent significant changes this week. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that increases the number of available liquor licenses statewide and allows for new licenses in municipalities with large malls. This move injects nearly 1,500 licenses into the market, marking the first major reform since the Prohibition era. Despite this change, some groups, including the state’s largest commercial real estate trade organization, argue that the new legislation falls short of what is needed to spur development. Craft breweries and distilleries have … Read more

New Jersey on the Verge of Overhauling Outdated Liquor License Laws, Boosting Craft Brewing Industry

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is poised to make significant changes to its liquor license laws, ending a long-standing standoff between Governor Phil Murphy and top state lawmakers. The deal, if approved, will ease restrictions on craft breweries and modernize the state’s decades-old regulations. Lawmakers are set to introduce a compromise bill by Thursday, with the aim of securing approval from both houses of the state Legislature on Monday, the final day of the ongoing lame-duck legislative session. Anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations disclosed this information to NJ Advance Media. The highlight of … Read more