SLtrib.com - Last year liquor licenses were in such short supply that Buffalo Wild Wings stopped construction on its Layton location until the chain could get a liquor permit.

Since then, lawmakers have protected restaurant chains against license shortages by creating master liquor permits, which became available in May. Although no chains have applied for a master license yet, officials are confident these licenses will be in demand when there’s another chronic license shortage.

"It’s a matter of education," said Melva Sine, president of the Utah Restaurant Association. "Anytime there’s something new it takes time to take hold. Once people realize master licenses are out there, they’ll want to know more about the advantages of these types of licenses, but right now, we’ve gotten no calls." Continue