This Ohio Sports Bar Chain Chief Is Very Bullish on ’21

Dear Client: We caught up with our good buddy John Lane of Winking Lizard Tavern earlier this month, quizzing him on his outlook for the 20-ish unit sports bar concept he operates in Ohio.  The short answer to his outlook? He’s very bullish on the year, despite some logistical challenges. Business is almost back to 2019 trends (food is closer than bev alc). Craft has done well, domestics have had a tougher time—mostly because of indoor on-premise restrictions, like mobility