ABL Statement on States Re-closing Bars and Taverns

ABL Statement on States Re-closing Bars and Taverns June 30, 2020 BETHESDA, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director John Bodnovich issued the following statement regarding states re-closing bars and taverns due to COVID-19: “After being shut down for up to 100 days in some states, laying off their employees and suffering devastating…

ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE JUNE 18, 2020

COVID19 DISRUPTION – THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2020 Business Interruption Grants (BIG) & Community Support: Governor JB Pritzker has announced $900 million in additional relief measures to support families and businesses facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent civil unrest. This assistance, including Business Interruption Grants, rental and mortgage assistance, additional relief for…

Grubhub to Merge with Just Eat in $7.3 Billion Deal

Talks with Uber fell through after antitrust concerns. Source: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/ June 11, 2020 In the wake of negotiations breaking down with Uber, Grubhub will merge with Just Eat Takeaway, a third-party delivery provider based in Europe, for an estimated $7.3 billion. The combined company will become the world’s largest online food delivery company outside China,…

ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE JUNE 4, 2020

ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE JUNE 4, 2020 COVID19 DISRUPTION – THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2020 GOVERNOR PRITZKER SIGNS “COCKTAILS TO-GO”: Cocktails To-Go Recap: Sealed container – means a new rigid container, has a secured lid or cap designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap and is tamper-evident.  DOES NOT include a container with…