Define: Food and Beverage Establishment

The meaning of “Food and Beverage Establishment” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Food and Beverage Establishment defined in a legal contract?

  • Food and Beverage Establishment means a place where food or drinks are sold or prepared, which can include a variety of places such as restaurants, takeaway food outlets, cafeterias, canteens, coffee shops, and tea houses. This does not include any businesses that fall under the category of Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality and Motels or Licensed Clubs Awards. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Food and Beverage Establishment means a place where food is prepared or beverages are served, or both, for consumption on-site or as part of a take-out service. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Food and Beverage Establishment means a restaurant or bar that is licensed or permitted to sell food or drinks for on-site consumption. This does not include event spaces, banquet halls, convenience stores, night clubs, or strip clubs, or any businesses that earn less than 80% of their gross revenue from food and drink sales. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Food and Beverage Establishment means an establishment licensed or permitted to sell food or beverages for on-site consumption or as part of takeaway service. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Food and Beverage Establishment means any building or enclosed structure that is used or advertised as a place where food or beverages are prepared and served or provided for human consumption. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Food and Beverage Establishment means a retail business that sells prepared food or drinks to the public. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Food and Beverage Establishment means a licensed business selling prepared food and/or drinks for on-site or takeaway consumption.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Opening of a new restaurant or café
  • Franchising a food and beverage brand
  • Setting up a grocery store offering takeaway options

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Food and Beverage Establishment means a place preparing and/or serving food and/or beverages to the public, excluding accommodation and clubs.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Opening a new restaurant, café, food stall
  • Setting up a food truck business
  • Establishing a school or office canteen

Relevant Sectors

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Food and Beverage Establishment means a licensed business selling prepared food and/or drinks for on-site or takeaway consumption