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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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Events

U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues Modest Growth

In the third quarter of 2018, the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline reached 5,376 projects and a combined 650,576 rooms—up 7 percent from last year, according to analysts at Lodging Econometrics. In 2017, the third quarter pipeline stood at 5,011 projects and 608,837 rooms. The total pipeline has been growing modestly over the past two years and is expected to continue its ascent at least into the first quarter of 2019. (Lodging)

November 12, 2018

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation honors veterans, offers career assistance

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is developing programs to assist veterans seeking careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. (National Restaurant Association)

November 12, 2018

For the best kiosk customer experience, don’t remove the human touch

As eateries clamor to add new tech features, self-serve kiosks and tabletop tablets are popping up in more restaurants, from quickserve to fine dining. Kiosks offer many benefits and opportunities, but the technology also presents hurdles and questions. (SmartBrief)

November 12, 2018

US Veterans at Subway relay the gifts the Armed Forces give business

While the images called to mind every Veterans Day typically revolve around uniformed soldiers who are in or near battle situations, it’s important to remember that the nation’s veterans are well represented across every business category, including QSR. In fact, turns out the “military way” just happens to also be a great way to learn the rigors and rough-and-tumble of QSR management, according to leadership at sandwich chain, Subway. (QSRweb)

November 12, 2018