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As you may be aware, Senate Bill 262 effective August 28 requires that, in order for a patron of a restaurant to be able to take home an unfinished bottle or bottles of wine, the wine must be securely resealed and placed in a bag or bags that are tamper-proof, one-time-use and transparent. The major part of the text of the law is detailed below. The Missouri Restaurant Association has partnered with winedoggybag.com, a company who manufactures and markets wine doggy bags that specifically meet the Missouri law. Winedoggybag.com also provides marketing materials to further educate your patrons as to the new law. They tell us that their experience, in other states with the same law, has been that restaurants have been selling more bottled wine when the patron is made aware of the law and, equally as important, the restaurant has not had to refuse a patron’s request to take home an unfinished bottle of wine. Packs of wine doggy bags start at $18.75. You can get more information by calling 800 401-9014 or visiting www.winedoggybag.com. SENATE BILL NO. 262 311.101. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall not be unlawful for the owner, operator, or employees of a restaurant bar, as defined in section 311.097, to allow patrons to carry out one or more bottles of unfinished wine, nor shall it be unlawful for patrons of such restaurant bar to carry out one or more bottles of unfinished wine under the following conditions: (1) The patron must have ordered a meal; (2) The bottle or bottles of wine must have been at least partially consumed during the meal; (3) The restaurant bar must provide a dated receipt for the unfinished bottle or bottles of wine; (4) The restaurant bar must securely reseal the bottle or bottles of wine and place them in one or more one-time-use, tamper-proof, transparent bags and securely seal the bags. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person who transports one or more bottles of unfinished wine which came from a restaurant bar under the circumstances described in subsection 1 of this section, in a vehicle, shall be considered to have violated any state law or local ordinance regarding open containers in vehicles so long as such person has in his or her possession the dated receipt from the restaurant bar and the bottle or bottles of wine remain in the restaurant bar furnished, one-time-use, tamper-proof, transparent bags with the seals intact. |
Contacts: FRA Lea Crusberg, 850-224-2250 TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Restaurant Association (FRA) announced today a partnership with a well-established company to produce take home wine bags to meet requirements of Florida's new re-corking legislation better known as merlot to go. The company WineDoggyBag.com -- provides take home wine bags to other states which offer similar laws. FRA's President and CEO, Carol Dover, said the Association is pleased to partner with WineDoggyBag.com, also an Association member, to provide this service to restaurants wishing to participate in the voluntary program. "In addition to providing generic take home bags, WineDoggyBag.com will offer Florida restaurants the option of ordering customized to-go bags for their wine, allowing their customers to take the unfinished bottle of wine home with them provided it is ordered in conjunction with a full course meal, re-corked and sealed in the tamper proof bag." Other provisions of the law require that the bottle of unfinished wine be put in the trunk or locked compartment of the customer's car. The legislation was signed into law by Florida Governor Jeb Bush on June 17 and goes into effect July 1, 2005. While many restaurants may be familiar with the new law, consumers are likely to be less aware of its enactment. WineDoggyBag.com also provides table tents, menu inserts, decals and compliance certificates to educate patrons on the new Florida law. For more information on the new law please visit www.flra.com. For information on ordering wine doggy bags, please visit www.winedoggybag.com or call them toll-free at 800-401-9014. -- xx -- |
ORA, WineDoggyBag.com Partnership COLUMBUS - Beginning today, Ohio law permits restaurant customers to take home an unfinished bottle of wine they have purchased from the establishment. However, the bottle must be securely resealed by the permit holder or one of its employees. Since the new legislation was signed into law, questions have arisen about how to reseal wine bottles, as the law suggests, “in such a manner that it is visibly apparent if the bottle has been subsequently opened or tampered with.” A new partnership between the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and WineDoggyBag.com takes all of the guesswork out of resealing bottles of wine. WineDoggyBag.com is a website and a vendor from San Juan Capistrano, CA, that provides take home bags which meet the intent of the law. “We are pleased to enter into this partnership with WineDoggyBag.com,” said ORA President and CEO Geoff Hetrick. “Restaurant owners should consider taking advantage of this new product to further limit any potential liability exposure the new law might cause.” The ORA selected WineDoggyBag.com as its exclusive supplier of wine doggy bags because of the company’s experience with other state restaurant associations. Ohio is the 17th state to be served by WineDoggyBag.com. Wine Doggy Bags 2-2-2 “Our experience shows that having wine doggy bags available increases the sale of bottled wine and insures that a restaurant does not have to refuse a patron’s request to take home unfinished wine,” said Bob Beck, Executive Vice President of WineDoggyBag.com. “In addition, our product actually gives patrons the opportunity to drink more responsibly.” Wine doggy bags meet state requirements for the removal of partially consumed bottles of wine. They are tamper proof and transparent utilizing tamper-resistant adhesive closures. They are made of high strength durable film with heat sealed seams. All have comfortable handles. Restaurants can customize the wine doggy bags with their logos. WineDoggyBag.com also provides table tents, menu/wine list labels, window decals and compliance certificates to educate patrons. For more information or to order wine doggy bags, please visit www.winedoggybag.com or call toll free 800-401-9014.
Ohio’s new law includes the following language: Sec. 4301.62
The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA), founded in 1920, is the leading business trade association for the Ohio foodservice industry, the second largest, private sector employer in Ohio. ORA represents the interests of the $14 billion restaurant industry, which is comprised of 27,000 locations and a workforce of more than 534,000 employees. The ORA provides its members with advocacy, information services and education, as well as many cost-saving benefits. For more information, visit the ORA website at www.ohiorestaurant.org. |
MISSISSIPPI PASSES “Responsible Wine Consumption Act” LAW With the passage of HB1434, Mississippians will soon be able to take their unfinished bottle of wine home from a hotel, restaurant or club. There are some rules, though, including the need for the bottle to be placed in a bag “that is secured in such a manner so that it will be visibly apparent if the bag is opened.” Winedoggybag.com llc manufactures and markets a tamper-evident, transparent, single-use take home wine doggy bag® that meets Mississippi state requirements for the removal of a partially consumed bottle of wine from a restaurant, hotel or club. Once sealed by the server, the wine doggy bag cannot be reopened without tearing or cutting it making it no longer a closed container. Wine doggy bags® have been in use since 2005 and meet the requirements of all states with similar laws. There are many benefits of this new law for both consumers and restaurateurs. Experience has shown that restaurants whose staff talks to patrons about this law will sell more bottled wine; servers will get larger tips; and tables will turn over faster since a patron no longer has to linger over their wine. Patrons, on the other hand, will buy a bottle rather than a glass or that second bottle knowing they can enjoy the unfinished wine at home. They will enjoy the larger selection to choose from and they’ll drink more responsibly. “In this economy” says Robert J. Beck, Executive Vice President of Winedoggybag.com llc, “introducing a law that has the potential to increase restaurant revenues while, at the same time, saving consumers money seems to be a win-win situation for all.” Most restaurateurs agree as does the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association who helped in the passage of this bill. “This bill can encourage the sales of bottled wine without encouraging excessive consumption. It can be a great marketing tool for restaurants to build sales and profit,” states Mike Cashion, Executive Director of the MHRA. The legislation goes into effect July 1, 2009 MHRA members are eligible for a discounted price. When ordering on-line or by telephone, use coupon code 1434 for a 10% discount. For further information or to order wine doggy bags, visit www.winedoggybag.com, email info@winedoggybag.com or call (800) 401-9014. For information contact: |
WINEDOGGYBAG.COM® NAMED AS ONE OF 50 GREAT RESTAURANT IDEAS; San Juan Capistrano, CA: Winedoggybag.com has been named by Restaurant Business magazine as one of the “50 Great Ideas for Restaurants,” at a time when eateries that have instituted take home wine programs have seen big jumps in bottled wine sales. “Not only are these restaurants allowing their customers a broader choice of wines but they are also helping patrons to drink more responsibly,” said Bob Beck, Executive Vice President of winedoggybag.com, the leading provider of the take-home wine doggy bag. Ryan Studt, wine manager at M&S Grill in Kansas City said that wine doggy bags have taken the fear out of ordering a bottle of wine, especially for single diners. “The new wine laws have opened up a world of opportunity that diners have wholeheartedly embraced beyond our expectations,” Studt said. “Sales have jumped now that guests can take full advantage of a restaurant’s wine list and not worry about wasting.” Among the thousands of restaurants that have ordered the wine doggy bag is Skies Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City where General Manager Todd Schnieders said “I received the wine doggy bags, broke them out at line-up and immediately used one to help sell a nice bottle of Pinot Noir. By making patrons aware of this new law, we see it as a means to allow them to try wines that are not available by the glass.” The enactment of wine doggy bag laws in Nebraska, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Kansas, Illinois and Ohio bring to 35 the number of states where a wine doggy bag can be found. Products available through Winedoggybag.com have been endorsed by restaurant associations throughout the country. Latest additions to the product line include a wine doggy bag to fit the larger 1.5 liter magnum bottles as well as marketing materials to keep patrons informed of the new laws. For further information visit www.winedoggybag.com Contact: Robert J. Beck 800 401-9014 |
WINEDOGGYBAG.COM® ACQUIRES BAGO VINO San Juan Capistrano, CA: Winedoggybag.com has acquired Bago Vino, a pioneer in the marketing and distribution of wine doggy bags meeting state requirements for taking home unfinished bottles of wine. “As one of the first to enter this market, Bago Vino set the standard for all others to follow,” said Robert J. Beck, Executive Vice President of winedoggybag.com. “Its concentration in the New York and New England areas will provide us with a platform for increased growth.” Beck said the merger allows Winedoggybag.com to continue providing its customers with the products and marketing tools needed to take full advantage of new wine doggy bag laws.” “The combination of the two companies will allow for a stronger presence within the marketplace and insure the continued leadership of winedoggybag.com,” commented Daniel Mullock, President of Bago Vino. “With more restaurants and patrons being made aware of the laws, we see an ever-expanding market for our products and services.” Products and marketing materials offered by Winedoggybag.com® are available throughout the United States. They are endorsed by many restaurant associations and are used by major restaurant groups. With its recent introduction of a 1.5L magnum wine doggy bag, the company continues to respond to the needs of its customers. For further information, visit www.winedoggybag.com Contact Robert J. Beck 800 401-9014 |
WINEDOGGYBAG.COM® LLC ACQUIRES CORKNGO®
FROM BRENTWOOD PLASTICS, INC.
San Juan Capistrano, CA: WineDoggyBag.com llc has acquired the assets of CorknGo, a Midwest provider of wine-to-go bags .meeting state requirements for removing partially consumed bottles of wine from restaurants.
“CorknGo’s unique design has made it the supplier of choice for many restaurants,” said Robert J. Beck, President of WineDoggyBag.com llc. “Its concentration in the Midwest will provide us with a platform for increased growth.” Beck also noted that the “strong knowledge and reputation of CorknGo’s founder in the plastics industry will allow us to continue to improve our product and provide other offerings to our clients.”
“The combination of our two companies brings together technical and marketing skills that will provide us with a stronger presence within the marketplace and insure the continued leadership of winedoggybag.com llc,” commented Joel Longstreth, founder of CorknGo. “With more restaurants and patrons being made aware of the laws, we see an ever-expanding market for our products and services.”
WineDoggyBag.com llc manufactures and sells tamper evident, transparent, single use wine doggy bags meeting all state laws for removing partially consumed bottles of wine from restaurants. Its products are sold throughout the United States and are endorsed by many restaurant associations and major restaurant groups. With the introduction of 1.5L magnum wine doggy bags and a Custom Logo program, the company continues to respond to the needs of its customers.
For further information, visit www.winedoggybag.com
Contact Robert J. Beck 800 401-9014
rbeck@winedoggybag.com
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September 20, 2006
