American Beverage Licensees is a national trade association representing independent beverage alcohol retailers, including bars, taverns, restaurants, casinos, and package stores. It advocates for the retail tier of the beverage alcohol industry and promotes the interests of small, often family-owned, businesses.
Alcohol beverage regulation; retail licensing; state alcohol control laws; support for the three-tier system; opposition to one-size-fits-all federal alcohol mandates; small business, tax, regulatory, and industry advocacy affecting beverage alcohol retailers.
Primarily funded by membership dues and support from member businesses and allied industry organizations.
State affiliate beverage licensee associations; industry partners in the beverage alcohol sector; current leadership includes Executive Director John Bodnovich.
non-profit trade association
