Having a Responsible and Successful Drinksgiving

Drinksgiving aka Blackout Wednesday has become the lead-in to the holiday season. While there is an opportunity for restaurant operators to reap the benefits of increased alcohol sales,  they must pay attention to the potential liability. 

States such as Pennsylvania and North Carolina enacted new laws earlier this year that allow their restaurant owners to serve alcohol for longer periods of time. This could mean more alcohol consumption by customers, higher risk of accidents by customers and higher probability of lawsuits against restaurant owners.  In fact, 43 states have laws that hold business owners liable for serving alcohol to someone who later causes injury or death. This includes property damage or even assault and battery. 

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Cassetta, Restaurant and Franchise Solutions Manager at Aon, for his insights on best practices for restaurants on Drinksgiving. 

What are some things restaurants can do to…