Sam Hendler on Mass Franchise Reform (Probably), Plus Jack’s Abby Trends

Dear Client: As BBD reported this morning, all signs point to Massachusetts franchise law finally getting reformed in a way that pleases both brewers and distributors -- some 10 years in the making.  Over the weekend, the Massachusetts Brewers Guild and the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts reached an agreement to allow craft brewers -- under 250,000 barrels -- the ability to leave a distributor without having to show specific cause. The bill that would usher in the reforms will allow