What will be the big change?
It is an important regulatory simplification for many companies when foodservice and having your own kitchen are not required to serve alcohol. New types of businesses may also emerge. It will simply make Sweden more fun, he says.
What new places could there be?
I think there could be different types of wine bars, but also existing places that might want a smaller branch next door, or a campsite that wants a slightly simpler bar on the beach. I read somewhere that there have been applications from a hair salon, a flower shop and a bookstore.
But I'm guessing there won't be many new businesses from June 1 onwards, because there won't be time to get a permit. How quickly it will happen depends on the municipalities. Some may not think it's worth the cost. You still have to have a permit to serve alcohol, take a training course and pass an exam.
What changes are being made to existing places?
In the short term, existing places are the ones who will benefit most. They don't have to serve food until 10 p.m., but can use their staff when people really want to eat. They can be more flexible and have the opportunity to develop their business in new ways.
Will prices go down if places don't need to have kitchens and kitchen staff?
That may be the case, but I think the first thing they will try to do is develop their business. Many have very small margins, and here they can now improve them a little by not having staff when they are not needed, avoiding some food waste and so on.
