TIED HOUSE Meaning and
Definition
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A tied house refers to a type of establishment in the hospitality industry, typically a pub or bar, that is subject to a contract or agreement with a specific brewery or drinks supplier. In this arrangement, the pub is “tied” to a specific brand or supplier, restricting the variety of alcoholic beverages they may sell.
The tied house system has its origins in the regulation and control of the alcoholic beverage industry. By forging exclusive agreements with certain pubs, breweries sought to maintain a stable market and guarantee the availability and promotion of their products. In return, the pubs received financial support and benefits from the brewery.
This arrangement often results in the tied house being required to purchase a significant portion, if not all, of their alcoholic drinks from the particular brewery or supplier with whom they have the agreement. The drinks offered by the tied house typically include beers, ales, lagers, ciders, or spirits produced or distributed by the contracted supplier.
However, in some cases, tied house contracts can restrict the tied pub’s ownership or management, leading to concerns over potential conflicts of interest and anti-competitive practices. This has led to regulatory measures in some jurisdictions aimed at promoting competition and choice within the hospitality industry, and reducing the prevalence of tied houses.
Overall, a tied house is a term used to describe a pub or bar that is contractually associated with a specific brewery or drinks supplier, resulting in certain restrictions on the selection of alcoholic beverages available for sale.
Common Misspellings for TIED HOUSE
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Etymology of TIED HOUSE
The term "tied house" originates from the practice of tying together the sale of alcoholic beverages with the ownership or lease of a particular establishment. The word "tied" refers to the binding relationship between the establishment (such as a pub or bar) and a specific brewery or distillery. This practice emerged in the 19th century when brewing and liquor companies sought to secure their market share by forcing publicans to only sell their products exclusively. This tied arrangement often involved significant financial agreements between the brewery or distillery and the publican. Over time, "tied house" became the accepted term to describe such establishments, where the ownership or lease was "tied" to a particular supplier.
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