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To Self-Distribute or Not?
As the industry continues to grow, many craft brewers are weighing the decision to enter into self-distribution. Read these things to consider if you’re thinking about making the plunge.
2021 Beer Industry Review: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
See how Lester Jones, National Beer Wholesalers Association Chief Economist, and Jim Kallies, Fintech Director of Distributor Accounts, use Fintech’s InfoSource® data to breakdown data and explore the overall industry performance through week 47 of 2021.
The Restaurant Workforce Shortage: How Technology Can Help
Learn why the workforce shortage is now the most important challenge facing the restaurant (and the hospitality industry in general) in 2021 and see how technology can fit into the solution.
Optimizing Your Store’s Alcohol Category for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, there is one question off-premises store owners should be asking themselves: “Will the alcohol inventory I’m carrying give me the best possible return?” Learn how to set yourself up for success with these tips.
The Holidays are Coming – are You Ready?
As we collectively enter year three of a global pandemic, retailers must navigate the changing social landscape all while balancing profit margins. With the 2021 holiday season right around the corner, here are a few tips to help your bar or restaurant succeed.
How the New Infrastructure Bill Could Impact the Alcohol Industry
Richard Blau, Chair of the Nationwide Alcohol Industry Group at Gray Robinson Law, discusses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes support for the standardization of alcohol impairment devices being installed in all new vehicles, and how this will impact the alcohol industry.
2021 Legislative Update
Get the full picture of which bills passed, which failed, and which are still in limbo with this 2021 legislative recap.
Survive the Driver Shortage by Lightening Their Load
Learn how automated payment collection can help with one of the industry’s biggest challenges.
Drinking Buddies: Another Broken Egg Cafe
Read to learn more about the unique origin of Another Broken Egg Cafe and what’s on the menu at their locations!
As States Make “Cocktails-to-go” Permanent, Industry Wonders: “To What End?”
Fintech partner Richard Blau discusses the updates to “cocktails-to-go” legislation across the country, and how these changes could have far-reaching impacts.
Q2 Beer Industry Review Recap
Read as we dug into second-quarter beer brand performance, the on-premise return to power, segment growth, and the largest story of Q2, seltzer’s continued growth and expansion.
The Rules Might Say “COD,” but Credit Cards are Increasingly Part of the Solution
Learn how COD payments for alcohol deliveries may soon include credit cards in your state, and see how Fintech is ready to support you when they are.