Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2020
Media Contacts:
Emily Daunt
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association 517-377-3933 |
Leslie Pardo
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MRLA LEADS PUSH TO LAUNCH CREATIVE SOLUTION FOR LIQUOR LICENSEES
GOV. SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ALLOWING CONTACT-FREE BUY BACK
GOV. SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ALLOWING CONTACT-FREE BUY BACK
LANSING, MICH. – The governor yesterday signed Executive Order 2020-46, which authorizes the Liquor Control Commission to buy back any alcoholic spirits inventory purchased by premises licensees prior to March 16.
The Liquor Control Commission will accept requests from Class C, B-Hotel, G-1, Club and others on premises licensees effective immediately and through 5 p.m. on April 17. Those opting into the program will have 90 days after the end of a declared state of emergency in which to repay the advance or surrender the equivalent spirits. The Liquor Control Commission reserves the right to seize the spirits of any operator that does not repay the advance in full.
“We thank MLCC Chairman Pat Gagliardi for his creative leadership during an immensely challenging time in the hospitality industry. He has offered an elegant solution, essentially providing a contact-free buy back opportunity for shuttered restaurants and bars who currently have no other way of generating revenue from their alcoholic spirits,” said Justin Winslow, President and CEO of the MRLA. “As the collective shelter of American society persists, our neighborhood restaurants and bars need every bit of support they can get to make it out the other side.”
Licensees interested in this program are encouraged to quickly apply online as the application process expires less than 72 hours after going live.
The Liquor Control Commission will accept requests from Class C, B-Hotel, G-1, Club and others on premises licensees effective immediately and through 5 p.m. on April 17. Those opting into the program will have 90 days after the end of a declared state of emergency in which to repay the advance or surrender the equivalent spirits. The Liquor Control Commission reserves the right to seize the spirits of any operator that does not repay the advance in full.
“We thank MLCC Chairman Pat Gagliardi for his creative leadership during an immensely challenging time in the hospitality industry. He has offered an elegant solution, essentially providing a contact-free buy back opportunity for shuttered restaurants and bars who currently have no other way of generating revenue from their alcoholic spirits,” said Justin Winslow, President and CEO of the MRLA. “As the collective shelter of American society persists, our neighborhood restaurants and bars need every bit of support they can get to make it out the other side.”
Licensees interested in this program are encouraged to quickly apply online as the application process expires less than 72 hours after going live.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation
The mission of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) is to provide invaluable resources and training to Michigan’s hospitality industry which employs nearly 600,000 people and creates $40 billion in annual revenue. The MRLAEF also prepares high school students for the challenges of a career in restaurants and foodservice through ProStart, a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry. ProStart students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing. For more information, visit https://mrlaef.org.
The mission of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) is to provide invaluable resources and training to Michigan’s hospitality industry which employs nearly 600,000 people and creates $40 billion in annual revenue. The MRLAEF also prepares high school students for the challenges of a career in restaurants and foodservice through ProStart, a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry. ProStart students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing. For more information, visit https://mrlaef.org.
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