USEFUL LINKS: INDUSTRY
Bar Business Licensing Requirements
- Obtaining a Liquor License
- TTB Alcohol Beverage Regulations – federal resources (laws/regulations, permits, labeling & more) for the beverage alcohol industries from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
- State Law Database – wine, beer, and distilled spirits laws and regulations by state, issue or a combination of the two (membership required)
- The Laws & Regulations About Alcohol
- State Profiles of Underage Drinking Laws
- The Economics of Owning a Bar
- Cost to Open a Bar from Toast
- Bar business startup cost estimates from Entrepreneur.com
Legal & Regulatory
- TTB Alcohol Beverage Regulations – federal resources (laws/regulations, permits, labeling & more) for the beverage alcohol industries from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
- Alcohol Policy Information System – detailed information of Alcohol related policies at the state and federal levels from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Alcohol Beverage Control Association – resources for control state systems
- State Law Database – wine, beer, and distilled spirits laws and regulations by state, issue or a combination of the two (membership required)
Industry Publications
- Bar Business Magazine
- Bar Business Owner
- Nightclub & Bar Magazine
- Bartender Magazine
- Beverage Industry
- BevNet
- Just Drinks
- Vine Pair
Business Associations
- Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
- American Beverage Licensees
- National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
- Beverage Tasting Institute
- The Food and Beverage Association of America
- National Restaurant Association
- Council of State Restaurant Associations
- National Food Truck Association
- National Association for Catering and Events
- Green Restaurant Association
Business Plans
- Bar and Tavern Business Plan
- Bar and Tavern Business Plan
- Sports Bar
- Sports Bar
- Nightclub Business Plan
- Nightclub Business Plan
- Restaurant, Cafe, and Bakery Sample Business Plans
- Restaurant Business Plan Template
- Food Truck Business Plan
Food Service Concepts
- Concept Trends – top 10 concept trends for 2019
- Different Types of Concepts – examples and definitions of different types of food service concepts
- Concept Selection – elements & considerations for choosing the right concept for your business
- Location Selection – in-depth look at selecting a proper location for your business
- Location Tips – considerations for selecting a business location
- Restaurant Topic Center – trends and research for the fast casual industry segment from Fast Casual
Restaurant Operations
- Applying for Liquor License – how to apply for a liquor license
- Liquor License – how to obtain a liquor license
- Alcohol Beverage Control Boards – listing and links to Authorities in United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury
- Restaurant Management – tips and examples on how to manage a food service business
- OSHA Young Worker Safety – common hazards and potential safety solutions for employers of young workers from OSHA
- Restaurant Equipment & Suppliers – guide to equipment, products and suppliers for the quick-service and fast-casual segments
- Catering and Food Service Resource Guide – catering and food service list of manufacturers and suppliers
- Industry Metrics – how to calculate industry metrics
- Resources for Owner & Manager – articles for managers to run a better business
- Business Operations – articles on restaurant management
- Managing Online Reviews – tips and best practices to manage reviews
- Managing Online Customer Reviews – tips to get online customer reviews and manage feedback
Food Service Review Sites
Food Trucks
- FoodTruckr – resources and support for food truck owners
- Food Truck Empire – resources and information for food truck entrepreneurs
- Food Truck Operator – education, insight & resources for food truck owners
- Mobile-Cuisine – resources & insight on food truck market research
- Mobile Food News – news & information for the food truck industry
- Roaming Hunger – national food truck directory and marketplace
Restaurant Technology
USEFUL LINKS: ALCOHOL
Beer & Breweries
- Brewers Association – information and resources for small and independent craft brewers
- Beer Institute Online – information on aspects of the American brewing industry
- Beer Industry Fast Facts – data from the National Beer Wholesalers Association
- Beer Serves America – sponsored by the Beer Institute and National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), representing America’s leading brewers and distributors of fine quality beers.
- Craft Beer – educational tools covering beer services, food pairings, tasting & more
- Pro Brewer – tools, materials, and supplier directory to assist trades within the beer business
- BARTH-HAAS Group – largest supplier of hop products and services
- Samuel Adams’ Brewing the American Dream Program – loan program for startup brewery
- American Mead Makers Association – news, education & resources for mead production
- US Association of Cider Makers – resources for cider makers
Spirits & Distilleries
- American Craft Spirits Association – education, news & advocacy for the Craft Spirit industry
- American Distilling Institute – resources, research and education for small-batch and independently-owned distillers
- Distilled Spirits Council – resource for data, policy, exports, data & more
- Drink Spirits – spirits review, news & cocktail ideas
Wine & Vineyards
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America – various resources to include a survey of state laws, economic impact reports, and buyer’s guide
- Wines & Vines – collection of news, information, marketing & research capabilities
- Wine America – economic impact reports
- Wine Institute – statistics specific to California wine industry
- Wine Industry Profile – data on wine production throughout the U.S., also contains links to state-specific associations.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- American Beverage Association – education, research & resources about the beverage industry (more available for members)
- Beverage Digest – information and resources on the non-alcoholic beverage industry
- Fruit Processing – news, reports, & trends for the fruit juice and soft drinks industry
- International Bottled Water Association – education & resources for the bottled water industry
- National Coffee Association – news, trends & information on the coffee industry
- Specialty Coffee Association – education & research on specialty coffee (for purchase)
- Global Coffee Report – news, research & reports on the global coffee industry
- International Coffee Organization – statistics, reports & education about the global coffee industry
- Tea Association – resources & information for the tea industry
- Kombucha Brewers International – industry information and resources about Kombucha
USEFUL LINKS: TRAVEL
Business Associations
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association
- United States Tour Operators Association
- National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
- National Tour Association
- Hosteling International – American Youth Hostels
- Dude Ranchers Association
- American Car Rental Association
- Adventure Travel Trade Associations
- Cruise Lines International Association
- The Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals
Business Publications
- Travel Weekly
- Travel Pulse
- tnooz
- Hospitality Net: Latest News
- Hotel News Now
- Travel Agent Central
- Travel Mole
Industry Information
- The U.S. Travel Association – reports domestic and international facts
- Indicators and Statistics from the International Trade Administration
- Industry Outlook, 2018 from Deloitte
- Travel & Tourism Research Association – provides various research studies
- Statistics to Know from Trekk Soft’s annual trend report
Accommodation
- PWC Lodging Research – forecasts hospitality trends
- Accommodation and Food Services Industry Information – industry employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Airbnb & Hotel Performance – from STR
Transportation
- National Household Travel Survey – 2017 Survey by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Airlines for America – insights on air transportation in the U.S. and the economic impact
- Transportation Statistics Annual Report – compiled by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
USEFUL LINKS: HOSPITALITY
Business Publications
- Hospitality Upgrade Magazine
- Hospitality Tech
- HFTP
- Hospitality Net
- Hotel F&B Magazine
- HTNG
- Emerald
- Boutique Hotelier
- Hotel Management
- Hotelier Magazine
- Sleeper Magazine
- Today’s Hotelier
- Hotel Business
- Hotel Owner
- Lodging Magazine
- Cvent Meetings Magazine
- Canadian Special Events Magazine
- BizBash
- Forbes Innovation
- Wired Magazine
- Fast Company
- Innovation & Tech Today
- Digit Magazine
- Tech Advisor
- T3