What are the conditions under which a Cilantro Taco Grill restaurant may serve beer and wine?
Cilantro_Taco_Grill Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Unless prohibited by applicable law, the Restaurant may serve beer and wine after obtaining Franchisor's written consent, and Franchisee must maintain the appropriate permits and licenses in accordance therewith.
It will be a default under this Agreement if Franchisee fails to maintain such licensing and continues to sell alcoholic beverages from the Restaurant.
Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing prior to serving beer and wine and shall abide by the System standards.
Franchisee is not permitted to offer specialty drinks, alcoholic mixed drinks, cocktails or similar drinks.
Franchisee shall obtain, at a minimum, the additional insurance coverages Franchisor requires.
Franchisee, management staff and the employees Franchisor designates must maintain the industry certifications related to the offer and sale of alcohol beverages Franchisor designates at its expense;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 52–208)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Cilantro Taco Grill's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may serve beer and wine at their restaurant under specific conditions. First, it must not be prohibited by any applicable law. Second, the franchisee must obtain written consent from Cilantro Taco Grill. Third, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining all appropriate permits and licenses required for alcohol service. Failure to maintain these licenses and continuing to sell alcoholic beverages constitutes a default under the Franchise Agreement.
Prior to serving beer and wine, the franchisee must notify Cilantro Taco Grill in writing and adhere to the System standards, which are the operational guidelines and requirements set by the franchisor. It is important to note that franchisees are not permitted to offer specialty drinks, alcoholic mixed drinks, cocktails, or similar beverages. Additionally, the franchisee must obtain any additional insurance coverage that Cilantro Taco Grill requires.
Cilantro Taco Grill also mandates that the franchisee, their management staff, and any employees they designate must maintain industry certifications related to the offer and sale of alcoholic beverages. These certifications, designated by Cilantro Taco Grill, will be obtained at the franchisor's expense. These stipulations ensure that the franchisee operates within legal and brand standards when serving beer and wine.