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Whether you are buying or selling a Florida liquor license, it is important to consider that the process is often costly, complicated and time-consuming. To ensure that the sale or purchase of a Florida liquor license goes smoothly, it is important to know the ins and outs of how the open market works, and how to navigate the requirements of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FDBPR). Without this knowledge, you risk losing valuable time and money – as a buyer or a seller.

At Liquor License Agents, we pride ourselves on our skills in finding qualified buyers and sellers for liquor licenses, as well as consulting, brokering and facilitating liquor license applications with the FDBPR. Our NALCP-certified agency has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and is up to 30% cheaper than our competition. Whether you are in the market to buy a liquor license, or you are thinking of selling one that you already own, we guarantee that our services will make the process simple and stress-free.

Florida liquor licenses are managed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Depending on the type of business that you are running, there are many different kinds of permits and licenses. So, when buying a Florida liquor license, it is important to take into consideration the different types of liquor licenses and permits available as they relate to your specific business. For example, some licenses have restrictions on alcohol volume, whether or not patrons can consume alcoholic beverages on premises, and even minim venue size and capacity requirements. Knowing which license is best for your business, and whether or not the specific license restrictions and requirements will disqualify your business, is extremely important before starting the process of acquiring a Florida liquor license.

3PS Liquor License

A 3PS Liquor License is a quota beverage license designated for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption in the state of Florida. Minors are allowed on the premises of businesses that are issued this type of license due to on-premises consumption being prohibited. A 3PS license allows a business to sell packaged beer, wine, and liquor.

COP Liquor Licenses

Probably some of the most common types of liquor licenses, the different COP liquor licenses are designated for businesses selling alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) by the drink and for consumption on-premises. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has also deemed that this license allows businesses to sell alcohol in sealed containers. The different types of COP liquor licenses include 4COP, 5COP, 6COP, 7COP, and 8COP (which are determined by county population).

Florida Liquor License Facts

When obtaining a Florida liquor license, be aware that the process can take up to 4 months. After applying, a notice will be served in the area that you intend to open your business to inform the local population that you anticipate serving alcohol. They will have 30 days to submit a complaint about your intention of serving alcohol. On the off chance that there are no noteworthy complaints to your application by the general population, then the FDBPR will start an examination of the people listed on your application, the area of your business, and the business in general.

However, depending on your budget and location, your Florida liquor license may not come from the FDBPR at all. Some counties in Florida are over-saturated with licenses. Therefore, you may have to purchase yours on the open market. This option is a more expensive rout to follow, however, it may be your only choice, depending on the market you intend to operate in. It is also important to remember that your city or county may require a separate application to serve alcohol, so make certain to check with the local government body or seek advice from a consultant.

Regardless of whether you intend to obtain your Florida liquor license from the FDBPR or from the open market, we at Liquor License Agents can help you through the entire process.

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