Скачать или смотреть Bars & Restaurants NEED To Prepare for California's Alcohol Payment Law | Wendy Turk of Fintech

Wendy Turk, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Fintech, joins Digital Hospitality to break down California’s new alcohol payment law — and what every bar, restaurant, and distributor needs to know before it takes effect in 2026. From cutting through legal confusion to eliminating check fraud, Wendy explains how Fintech’s free solution makes compliance easy, efficient, and headache-free. Whether you operate a single location or dozens, this episode is your guide to navigating one of the biggest industry shifts in years.

“Moving to electronic payments isn’t scary,” says Wendy. “It’s the digital version of a check. You’re still paying your invoice, but you’re doing it in a way that’s more secure, more efficient, and fully compliant.”

Wendy and the Fintech team are offering webinars, one-on-one support, and detailed online resources to help operators get ready well before the law kicks in. Their message is clear: this transition doesn’t have to be painful. It can be the start of a better way to do business.

To learn more or sign up, visit fintech.com

The solution is free. The impact could be huge.

Note: Since the recording of this episode there has also been major law change in Nevada similar to that of California

00:00 – Check Fraud Nightmare & Why This Episode Matters
01:00 – Meet Wendy Turk of Fintech
02:25 – Why Alcohol Regulations Matter for Every Operator
04:00 – COVID’s Impact on Liquor Laws
06:00 – The Mission Behind Fintech
08:10 – New California Law Explained (AB 2991)
10:30 – Why Electronic Payments Are the Future
12:15 – Distributor-Initiated Payments: What That Means
14:00 – Real Inefficiencies with Manual Alcohol Payments
16:20 – Fintech's Free, Automated Compliance Tools
18:45 – How to Sign Up and Stay Compliant by 2026
21:00 – Final Advice for Restaurant Operators

With over 20 years in the industry and a direct line to regulators in all 50 states, Wendy explains why check fraud is skyrocketing, how Assembly Bill 2991 will modernize wholesale alcohol payments, and why "distributor-initiated" electronic transactions are key for compliance. She also shares how Fintech helps businesses eliminate manual processes, reduce delivery delays, and avoid the nightmare of falling out of compliance with ABC regulations. From ACH payments to automated invoicing, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways for modern operators.

Whether you're running a small bar or scaling a multi-unit group, this episode gives you a front-row seat to how smart restaurant technology is shaping the future of hospitality. Learn how Fintech’s free platform centralizes vendor payments, reduces risk, and lets you spend less time writing checks — and more time with your team and customers. Stay curious, get involved, and let this conversation be your guide to staying ahead of the next industry shift.

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