The Phoenix City Council considered and approved a request for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Rodizio Grill, located at 7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Building 24, in District 2. The application, Arizona State License Application 340592, was processed within the 60-day limit, which expired on July 11, 2025. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales, allowing for a rebuttable presumption that public convenience and interest were already established. No public protests or support letters were received during the 20-day public comment period. The applicant, Lauren Merrett, affirmed the owners' capability, reliability, and qualifications to responsibly manage a business with a liquor license. The ownership group also holds Series 12 liquor licenses for two Melting Pot locations in Arizona, with one in Phoenix having two police calls for service in the last 12 months and no liquor license violations for either. City staff recommended approval, concluding that the issuance would substantially serve the public convenience and best interest of the community. The property is currently zoned PUD PCD.