Under what condition can a Cilantro Taco Grill Franchised Business offer beer and wine?
Cilantro_Taco_Grill Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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With our approval, if permitted by applicable law, the Franchised Business may also offer beer and wine. You must comply with any federal, state, county, municipal, or other local laws and regulations relating to alcohol that may apply to your Franchised Business. You should consult with your attorney concerning those and other local laws and ordinances that may affect the operation of your Franchised Business. You must obtain any applicable real estate permits (such as zoning), real estate licenses, beer and wine licenses and operational licenses. You must secure and maintain the mandatory licenses and permits. There is a wide variation in state and local laws and regulations that govern the sale of alcoholic beverages. The difficulty and cost of obtaining a beer and wine license and the procedures for securing the license vary greatly from area to area. State operated Alcohol Beverage Control Agencies are one resource that can assist you with the different beer and wine licenses available in the state in which your Franchised Businessis located. In addition, state "dram shop" laws give rise to potential liability for injuries that are directly or indirectly related to the sale and consumption of alcohol.
You must comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations that apply to the operation of your Franchised Business, including, among others, business operations, insurance, discrimination, employment, health, sanitation and workplace safety laws. Your advertising of the Franchised Business is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. There may be federal, state and local laws which affect your Franchised Business in addition to those listed here.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Cilantro Taco Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchised business may offer beer and wine if the franchisor approves and if permitted by applicable law. The franchisee must also comply with all federal, state, county, municipal, or other local laws and regulations relating to alcohol.
To legally offer beer and wine, the franchisee, their management, and designated staff (including cashiers) must be TIPS certified. Additionally, the franchisee must obtain all applicable real estate permits (such as zoning), real estate licenses, beer and wine licenses, and operational licenses, and maintain these licenses and permits throughout the operation of the business.
The FDD emphasizes the wide variation in state and local laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages, noting that the difficulty and cost of obtaining a beer and wine license can vary significantly from area to area. The document suggests consulting with an attorney regarding local laws and ordinances and recommends state-operated Alcohol Beverage Control Agencies as a resource for understanding available beer and wine licenses.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of "dram shop" laws, which can create potential liability for injuries related to the sale and consumption of alcohol. Given these complexities, it is crucial for potential Cilantro Taco Grill franchisees to thoroughly investigate and understand all applicable regulations and potential liabilities before deciding to offer beer and wine at their franchised business.