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Alcohol to-go sales on the rise during pandemic

Author: Blair, Julia Decade: 2020 Initials: L.G. Page: 6 Photo: No Publication: Sonoma State Star Date Published: Subject: People have been purchasing to-go alcohol at a fast rate and the industry is booming. Restaurants are able to charge fair prices for their premium cocktails and consumers are set up to feel lie they are inside the establishment from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Many restaurants have been offering this in Rohnert Park. Applebee's serves takeout cocktails that are all under ten dollars. Other local restaurants such as Cafe Mimosa are offering their signature beverages to go. There is a mutually beneficial relationship that his trend has created from a surge in takeout business. Forbes writer Chris Furnari, stated, "According to a new report from market research firm IWSR, which provides insights on the global alcoholic beverage market, online sales of alcohol in the U.S. are expected to grow by more than 80% this year."