JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMOX) - The new rule, which became a saving grace for some Missouri restaurants during the pandemic, may soon become permanent.
Take-home cocktails were allowed to be sold by restaurants in the state thanks to a decision by Gov. Mike Parson and a waiver from the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. It saved a lot of sales for businesses that have been struggling in 2020.
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The temporarily rule is set to end on March 31, but Republican state senator Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg is hoping to keep the rule. State lawmakers are scheduled to discuss legislation at their next session.
CEO and cofounder of Mission Taco Joint, Adam Tilford has been helping lead the push for a permanent extension of the Missouri waiver.
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Long-term Tilford expects the demand for to-go orders will continue, "with margins being so razor-thin in restaurants, we're losing those liquor sales with the to-go sales, so having that ability is just going to help restaurants survive in the future."
Tilford says the waiver has also boosted sales for food and liquor vendors, and increased sales tax revenues.
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