{"id":30225,"date":"2018-09-13T12:16:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T16:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arffinancial.com\/development\/?p=30225"},"modified":"2021-02-18T14:24:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T19:24:24","slug":"adding-cannabis-to-your-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arffinancial.com\/development\/adding-cannabis-to-your-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Cannabis to Your Menu? Read This First"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Adding cannabis to your menu<\/h2>\n

Adding cannabis to your menu is now a real thing in the restaurant industry. With the wave of states legalizing recreational marijuana, it\u2019s no wonder restaurants are capitalizing on this new, highly popular ingredient. There are even a slew of cookbooks out detailing how to make cannabis-infused snacks and drinks. But this begs the question: Is it even legal to serve marijuana at a restaurant? The short answer is, it\u2019s complicated.<\/p>\n

The Chemical Components<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re dining at a restaurant that incorporates recreational marijuana into its dishes and drinks, chances are you\u2019re enjoying something called cannabidiol, or CBD. Naturally occurring, it doesn\u2019t have the same intoxicating effects as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is classified as a Schedule 1 drug by the government (in the same category as heroin and LSD). CBD products have been classified as \u201csupplements\u201d because they don\u2019t alter your state of mind, however California is cracking down on its use.<\/p>\n

\"AddingThe Legality<\/h2>\n

Today, there are 8 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational marijuana. Before you make any moves to infuse it into your menu, you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re even legally allowed. Your best bet? Talk to your lawyer about the laws in your jurisdiction, as they vary so widely from state to state and county to county. You\u2019ll likely need a state and local cannabis-use permit; in many states, such as Colorado and Oregon, you aren\u2019t eligible for a cannabis-use permit if your business owns a liquor license. You should opt to serve cannabis-infused meals in a private setting; currently, Californian\u2019s in many areas can enjoy private cannabis-infused dining experiences. But just because recreational marijuana is legal in a state doesn\u2019t mean a restaurant can serve it, and it\u2019s important to note that cannabis is still technically illegal in the eyes of the federal government.<\/p>\n

The Future<\/h2>\n

The director of advocacy research and insights for the National Restaurant Association, Adam Hasley, recently predicted that marijuana restaurants will be a $22.6 billion business by 2021. This isn\u2019t without some murky waters to navigate, however. First and foremost, there\u2019s liability to consider. What happens to a guest who indulges too much, and then gets behind the wheel? Is the establishment responsible? Because we have no weed equivalent to the breathalyzer (yet), it\u2019s nearly impossible to tell whether someone is too high to operate a vehicle. Plus, marijuana is consumed, stored and burned differently than alcohol; detecting it is a whole new ball game that technology hasn\u2019t caught up to yet. And if a restaurant is ever able to serve CBD or THC, staff will need to be trained on how to speak to each strain, so patrons understand its effects and nuances (think of a wine sommelier for pot).<\/p>\n

Another item that will need to be considered before restaurants can tap into this new ingredient will be revenue management. Since cannabis is still federally illegal and banks are federally regulated, they can\u2019t handle any of the money resulting from the sale of marijuana. This means all of the money made from these sales has to be cash, pending changes in regulations.<\/p>\n

\"AddingThe Long and Short of It<\/h2>\n

Cannabis-infused dining experiences, while becoming more and more accepted by the mainstream, still have a long way to go in terms of legality. There are a lot of laws to consider, which is why your very best bet is to talk to your lawyer about what you can and cannot do.<\/p>\n

To answer the biggest question of all: Can you serve cannabis-infused food and drinks at restaurants operating in states that have legalized marijuana? No, at least not yet. Most states that have legalized recreational marijuana have decriminalized possession for personal use, leaving other laws pertaining to the drug\u2019s use completely intact. This isn\u2019t to say things won\u2019t change as more legislation comes to fruition, however. For now, proceed with caution\u2014but keep your eyes on this trending topic, as many agree it\u2019s high time restaurants are able to tap into this culinary newcomer.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking to make the investment into preparing your restaurant for a foray into cannabis-infused dining experiences, this might be the perfect time for a restaurant loan<\/a> from ARF Financial. Flexible, convenient, and offering terms up to 36 months, our loans are the best way to capitalize on your success. APPLY NOW<\/a> to find out how much you qualify for! It ‘s free and it won’t affect your credit score.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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