Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Greetings,

I own a small restaurant and am trying to find the legalities of BYOB. I currently hold no such liquor license and would like to allow my guests to have that option. Part of the county I reside in is declared 'dry'. Does that make BYOB a issue? Also, is it legal to charge customers for a 'corking fee' or a 'glass fee' and is it legal for my servers to open/serve them their own wine/beer or does the customer have to do this for themselves? I have heard many conflicting details and would like some clarification.

Thank you so much!


Asked on 11/23/10, 9:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a franchise attorney I can tell you the laws in this area are very complex and vary from not only state to state, but county to county. You won't get an answer on this bulletin board which is for simple legal questions. You can contact your local Alcoholic Beverage Control agency and they may be able to answer some of your questions. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Franchise Foundations APC

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Answered on 11/28/10, 9:31 am


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