The Spotlight series is intended to provide helpful information about important business and professional licenses in Florida.
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It is important to know whether you qualify for the required state license before you make a substantial investment in a business that depends on the sale of alcohol.
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All restaurants and bars in Florida must hold the appropriate state food service and alcoholic beverage licensees in order to operate, and the franchisee is likely to responsible for those applications.
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I can tell you from experience that the mistakes described below happen more frequently than they should. My hope is that some business owners find this piece and avoid these common liquor licensing pitfalls.
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Remember the old days when a movie theater operator had to purchase a six-figure quota liquor license if he or she wanted to sell liquor? It seems like a long, long time ago. It was 2016.
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In the Beverage Trends series, I offer observations about developments in the alcoholic beverage industry nationally and in Florida. This installation is related to the proliferation of alcohol delivery services, and the continuation of the trend in Florida.
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When people think of clubs in Florida serving cocktails, they probably imagine a trendy VIP section somewhere in Miami Beach. This isn't about that. From golf clubs to fraternal lodges, this article presents a summary of the licensing options for membership organizations, non-profits, and other organizations.
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I hear it all the time – the state revoked a business owner’s special food service (“SFS”) license, they cannot sell liquor anymore, and they don’t know what to do next. It’s time to read the fine print.
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