its because there easy scores.you tell a guy you 'represent' a concerned group of citizens who are very 'influental' in matters of local politics...licensing and such. he 'gets the picture'. especially if you walk in there with two or three body builders.lol. you say you can 'do him a favor' and talk to these 'concerned citizens'.lol.same goes for strip joints. or you can pull the old 'territory' scam. this is more common with food places and stores.or you can do things the old fashion way and just threaten the guy.lol.