I operate a liquor-licensed establishment and would support the State Liquor Authority’s efforts to limit third parties from taking more than 10% of a sale from my business. I am concerned about the growing percentage some companies take for their services and support the Authority’s effort to reign in the business practices of certain companies.

I urge the State Liquor Authority to provide guidance to licensed establishments like mine, so we know what financial arrangement we can have with third-party companies. I believe limiting third-party fees to 10% is appropriate if the person or entity is not listed on my liquor license like actual partners in my business are required to be.

In today’s business environment, more and more businesses that provide a service to my restaurant charge me a percentage fee. I’ve seen these percentage fees continue to increase over the years, which results in companies having greater leverage over my business. I support the SLA’s efforts to limit percentage fees taken if the company taking the fee is not listed on my liquor license.