On-Premise Operators Suggest More Involvement in Ailing Channel

The latest numbers from research firm GuestMetrics show that the on-premise channel has yet to fully recover from its long-term slump. Traffic to full service restaurants and bars was down 1.5% for the 4 weeks to July 13. Meanwhile, spirit volumes were down nearly 1% and wine volumes were flat year-to-date.With no immediate signs of a turnaround, the alcohol industry is forced to deal with the channel's tepid growth and the changes that have resulted. At the recent Wine &