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2023 March Madness Final Four – Cocktails for Each Team
NCAA’s March Madness is coming to an end this weekend in both the women’s and men’s divisions. If you are like most people, your bracket was blown up after the first round. Now you can sit back and enjoy the final games with an ice-cold beverage in hand. There’s...
Join Us at the 2023 NAG Conference
The National Advisory Group (NAG) for Convenience Retail is hosting its 2023 Conference in Austin, TX, from March 26-29. Fintech is a proud conference sponsor, and Mark Kimber, Chief Revenue Officer, and Eric Flores, Director of Enterprise Sales, will be at our booth...
Distributor In-Market Support – Adams Beverages
Fintech values our relationships with alcohol distributors and their role in the three-tier system. One of our distributor partners, Adams Beverages, is a family-owned and operated Anheuser-Busch wholesaler that started in Dothan, Alabama, in 1937. Eric Kiser, Vice...
What is the Reasoning Behind the New Michigan EFT Mandate and Who is the MLCC?
If you didn't read our first MI Administrative Order blog, this one will talk more about how we see this will benefit both parties. The buzz around Michigan has been all about a new order implemented by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. In this blog, we’ll...
Distributors Can Grow Route Efficiency Using Fintech’s e-Vite Tool
Alcohol distributors are constantly looking to increase their footprint by adding new retail locations to their routes. Distributors using Fintech know the cost savings and efficiencies created with each retail location introduced to the platform. But did you know...
A Sneak Peek at Legislative Updates for the First Two Months of 2023
Bills, bills, everywhere bills. It’s only February, and I am already tracking 296 alcohol bills across 45 states. That's a lot of pending legislative updates! The states with the most activity so far are New York (41 bills of interest), Montana (23), Maryland (22),...
How Hotels Can Balance Rising Occupancy Rates and Staffing Shortages
The American Hotel and Lodging Association [AHLA] is anticipating hotel-generated state and local tax revenue to hit $46.71 billion nationwide by the end of the year. AHLA projects the national hotel occupancy rate to hit 63.8%, just shy of 2019’s 65.9%. Labor...
Learn More About Our Data and Payment Solutions at Vibe Conference 2023
Fintech will be a sponsor at Vibe Conference 2023 in San Diego on February 27 – March 1. You can catch us at the Technology Showcase, which will be open throughout the conference. From the Vibe Conference agenda: “Immerse yourself in the latest technology taking over...
Giving Up Alcohol For Lent? Try Some Delicious Mocktails
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Many people sacrifice things like junk food, soda, and alcohol for 40 days until Easter Sunday. If you are one of the people sacrificing alcohol, you can opt for mocktails instead! Mocktails – cocktails...
8 Mardi Gras Cocktails From Around The Country
Happy Mardi Gras! The famous celebration captures the nation’s attention with parades, traditional costumes, beads, floats, and plenty of imbibing. While most of the celebrations take place in the southeast, you can find Mardi Gras activities around the country....
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Being Sued for Fraud and Misrepresentation
From the Desk of Richard Blau - Alcohol Beverage Section Chair, Gray Robinson, P.A. Sazerac Company, Inc., one of America's foremost alcohol beverage suppliers and the makers of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, is being sued in federal court for fraud and...
Things to Look for When Choosing Your EFT Payment Provider
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s mandate requiring electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment for all beer and wine distributors is just weeks away. Hotels, restaurants, and bars must set up automated EFT payment capabilities before the March 31 deadline to avoid...
