FAQ                                           

What is Responsible Vendor Training Program? RVT is a training program (Florida statute 561.702) for establishments that serve alcoholic beverages that teaches servers, bartenders, managers and other employees to serve alcohol in a responsible manner. In addition to employee training, the program requires establishents to institute better hiring practices and to implement policies and procedures regarding alcohol.

Why do establishments that serve alcohol need to implement an RVT program? Complying with the statutory requirement for RVT protects these businesses by restricting the sanctions that can be imposed (suspension of the liquor license) if an employee fails to follow its policies and procedures. An RVT program also mitigates exposure to lawsuits regarding liquor liability. See related article.
 
What are other benefits of implementing an RVT program? Teaching your employees to serve alcohol in a responsible manner is benefit to everone in the community. Preventing alcohol-related tragedies and underage drinking is everyone's responsibility.  

What does the term "dram shop law" mean? The term "dram shop" was derived from 18th century English taverns that sold gin by the spoonful, called a dram.

According to Florida's "Dram Shop Law",
restaurants, bars and other establishments who serve alcoholic beverages may be held responsible for injuries or deaths that occur due to intoxication.

What are the qualifications for becoming classified as a "Responsible Vendor"? See Florida statute 561.705.     Does your business currently qualify as a "Responsible Vendor?" 

                                                                

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A Responsible Vendor Training program offers a variety of benefits:
  • Promotes responsible service
  • Encourages courteous and   
        professional service
  • Reduced alcohol liablity
  • Favorable liability insurance rates
  • Improved employee morale
  • Positive community exposure

    Contact us today to find out more about the RVT program.
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    Innovative training programs for establishments that serve alcoholic beverages.

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      INNOVATIVE  

    TRAINING PROGRAM

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    Responsible Vendor Solution's innovative training program    equips waitstaff, bartenders and other employees with the ability
    to serve customers responsibly while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.

    Our program was developed with extensive research that included input from representatives of the hospitality industry.  We also sought guidance from legal and law enforcement professionals. 
    The result is that we've created an exceptionally unique training program that will have a positive impact on your employees.

    Our RVT program includes:

  • Live training sessions
  • Highly motivated, experienced instructors
  • Dynamic multimedia presentation
  • Policy consultation service


                                                                                                                 


    Why do you need RVT?

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    overserving



    Outback still fighting lawsuit: an Indiana appeals court

    upholds a ruling that forces the restaurant to pay $39 million

    after an alcohol-impaired patron caused a traffic accident.
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