4 Mates Burgers Bassendean

Return home 4 Mates Burgers – Bassendean Canford were engaged by 4 Mates Burgers to assist with a Small Bar Licence for their new Bassendean location. Having already had success in Mount Hawthorn, the group have will take up residence in the Hawaiian Bassendean shopping centre. Canford assisted with both the liquor licence and council/building …

Hospitality staff shortage – COVID trend or a long-term problem?

Hospitality staff shortage – COVID trend or a long-term problem? One of the lingering impacts of COVID-19 across all industries is the lack of tourism. Less people coming into our State means less money being spent within our local economy. Which in turn, makes it harder for businesses to make ends meet, particularly for tourism …

Considering the Locality vs Considering your Business Model

The locality or the business model – what’s more important? The Public Interest Assessment policy on the Racing, Gaming and Liquor website divides the suburbs of Perth into two regions for consideration when submitting any of the following liquor licence applications – Tavern, Hotel, and Liquor store. The policy distinguishes between suburbs that require a …

Objecting to a Liquor Licence – what grounds do you have?

Objecting to a Liquor Licence Application Who can object to a liquor licence? And upon what grounds? Where an application is required to be advertised, any person may object to the application on any ground permitted by section 74 of the Act. Grounds for Objection  – Section 74 of the Act No objection may be …

Fringe Festival 2021 – The Woodside Pleasure Gardens

Fringe Festival 2021 Fringe 2021 – The Woodside Pleasure Garden Perth’s favourite summer season event is back once again for 2021 – Fringe Festival.  The fact this festival is running is further proof of the privileged position we find ourselves in here in WA. While the shows and entertainment are slightly more limited this year …

Follow the Hospitality Science

Follow the Hospitality Science The saying of the year in the face of the pandemic – was (and still is) ‘follow the science’.  The hospitality industry has faced huge challenges in 2020. Challenges which have tested the industry like never before. Canford has been engaged by Councils to provide advice to numerous hospitality venues, within …

Craft Beers to try at Fremantle Beerfest

Craft Beers to try: Fremantle Beerfest Going into summer, you need to make sure you’re picking out the right drinks for the right occasions. WA has a vibrant and well known craft beer scene – and with the Fremantle Beerfest  on this weekend – we thought we’d give our 2 cents on what craft beers …