Possible Clues:

• The sort of licensee Minnie is?
• Key distributor
• Accommodating type shot outside tower
• One responsible for local control
• A good shot about to look up host
• Host not visible? Quickly look back inside
• For example, Mistress Quickly's trendy new ring
• Mine host has stronghold in target area
• Landlord's rent offered during meal, though without starter
• Accommodating person? ... or a hint to 20-, 28-, 48- and 57-Across