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List of Alcohol Manufacturers

Frequently requested lists

WRA’s Guide to Understanding Liquor Privatization (PDF, 2MB)

Training requirements for retailers adopted by Liquor Control Board

Liquor Control Board will continue carrying 99% of product through May

Progress on 1183 implementation continues

WRA and coalition partners respond to I-1183 lawsuit

Products and Distributors

Brands by Supplier and Broker

Spirits, Wine and Beer Distributors

Craft Distillery Directory

Time-frame

January 2012: The Liquor Control Board begins divesting itself from its current business operations as prescribed in the initiative.
March 1, 2012: Distillers and spirits distributors may be begin to sell spirits directly to restaurants.
June 1, 2012: Spirits retail license holders may begin to sell spirits
June 1, 2012: All state liquor stores must be closed and liquor inventory must be depleted
June 1, 2013: All asset sales must be closed. Any state store or Distribution Center assets remaining after this date will be managed by the Department of Revenue.

(Source: Washington State Liquor Control Board)

Fact Sheets

Central Warehousing (effective December 8, 2011) ^New
Wine Retailer Reseller Endorsement (effective December 8, 2011) ^New
Spirits Distributor Liquor License (effective March 1, 2012) ^New
Spirits Certificate of Approval Liquor License (effective March 1, 2012) ^New
Spirits Retail Liquor License (Effective June 1, 2012) ^New

(Source: Washington State Liquor Control Board)

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Theme Restaurants: Making the leap from fad to fixture

Restaurants filled with pop-culture memorabilia, kitschy menus and gift shops were a driving force of dining trends in the 1980s and early 1990s. Part tourist attraction and part dining establishment, it seemed theme restaurants were everywhere. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

September 21, 2018

Report: US travel market remains strong

Marcus & Millichap reported a positive outlook for U.S. hotels as confidence remains high among both consumers and business owners. Marcus & Millichap this week released its Q3 2018 National Hospitality Report. According to the report, summer travel is expected to exceed last year’s numbers by 6 percent, which is expected to, in turn, continue boosting already high occupancies. (Lodging)

September 21, 2018

Chipotle taps Zenput to ensure food safety standards

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to improve restaurant operations, including following its food safety protocols, through the deployment of Zenput. The San Francisco-based company’s software is primarily used by brands such as Domino’s Pizza, KFC, and 7-Eleven to audit restaurant operations remotely. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

September 21, 2018

How Hotels Need to Balance the Amenities We Want Versus Those We Actually Use

Our anticipated use of certain hotel amenities is often greater than our actual use, according to the findings of a new study from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Hospitality Research. More often than not, researchers found, guests expect to use certain amenities such as an alarm clock, spa, and in-room dining than they actually do use them. (Skift)

September 21, 2018