We
visited Toby Keith’s “I Love this Bar & Grill” which was located in
Harrah’s Hotel when we were in Las Vegas, and though it’s supposed to
be ‘country music’ oriented, I would have to say it’s more rock and roll
than it is country, be that as it may, the state of New York has issued
a warrant against the local franchise there for $189,392.17 in unpaid
taxes. Apparently the tax debt involves money the restaurant has
collected in sales tax from patrons, but failed to deliver to the
state. These are taxes owed for 2013. This particular restaurant was
one of the first tenants announced for Destiny USA’s expansion in 2012.
This particular ‘super-mall’ is the sixth largest shopping center in
the US., with number one maybe being in Minneapolis. Toby Keith
performed at this particular location in 2013, but according to Forbes,
he is not directly involved in the business, he only has a licensing
agreement that allows the restaurants to use his name, but he does not
own them.
Bob Everhart for Country Music News International