9 Arepas Attains Full Quota License

Our Broward County client, 9 Arepas, has secured their quota license. This license permits the Pembroke Pines establishment to sell beer, wine, and spirits (liquor).

License owners pay an annual license fee. The state does not set the price for a license, itself, on the open market. It is decided by supply and demand. A transfer fee, which is not to exceed $5000, is also enforced.

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How much does a 4COP liquor license cost in Florida?

Congratulate The Brass Tap On Miami Opening

We would like to congratulate our client, The Brass Tap, in Miami, Florida. Thank you for allowing us to assist you with your food and beverage licensing needs.

Visit them at 9010 SW 72nd Place, Miami, FL 33156

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Congratulations to our New Licensees - 8/28

We are proud to announce our most recent licensees. We would like to congratulate them for completing steps towards improving their business via liquor sales. By working with us at Liquor License FL, they are able to to sell alcohol based on their establishment's needs.

See licensees listed below:

9 Arepas - Pembroke Pines - 4COP quota license
Bayside Liquors - 312 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 - 4COP quota license
Annie B's - 8501 Placida Rd Unit a4, Placida, FL - 4COP-SFS
Cinema 31 Studios - 2172 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 - upgraded to 4COP quota license
Foremost Liquors & Wines - 644 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL - new location, 3PS license
Isabella's Bistro - 6800 Placida Rd, Englewood, FL - beer and wine 2COP - and food service licensing
Rusty's Raw Bar Cape Coral - 4631 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904 - upgrade to 4COP quota license
Stuart Boathouse - 49 SW Seminole St, Stuart, FL 34994- 4COP SFS license


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3 Types of Liquor Licenses You Should Know

2COP: This type of license allows your establishment to sell beer and wine for consumption on premises as well as package sales. Your customers may consume them inside or outside of your establishment. This is typically used for restaurants and bars.

Keep in mind, the price depends on your location and population. However, the annual renewal fee is $392 in a majority of Florida's counties.

4COP-SFS (Special Food Service License): Consumption on premise ONLY beer, wine, and spirits. You must meet the requirements which are the same across 90% of Florida. These requirements are a venue of 2,500 square feet or more, licensed to serve 150 persons or more with division of hotel and restaurants, and must maintain 51% or more of gross sales in food and non alcoholic beverages (49% or less beer, wine, and spirits.

4COP/3PS Quota License: This is the highest series available in Florida. Restaurants, bars, and lounges who want to sell liquor in addition to beer and wine need the 4COP license. It allows consumption on/off premises and package sales of beer, wine, and spirits. If an establishment plans to engage in bottle sales for off site consumption, the 4COP license is required.

Thanks to the way that these license are distributed, you will have limited competition in your sector. Prices are based on supply and demand. Therefore, you can expect to pay between $50,000-$700,000 depending on the county you operate in. Don't worry. Third party financing is available with no credit check required. 

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More information is available about each license at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/

Plan ahead and give your self plenty of time to secure the license you need. You don't want to wait until the last minute as sometimes licenses are hard to come by. When you need assistance in buying, selling, or financing a license, contact us at Liquor License FL.

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North Miami Beach Commissioner Arrested on Liquor License Bribery Charges

Gov. Rick Scott has suspended North Miami Beach commissioner Frantz Pierre after his arrest on charges of bribery and money laundering

On top of that, the North Miami Beach Commissioner is also in legal trouble for an alleged attempt to steal thousands of public dollars which was intended for  an after-school program that did not exist.

Pierre is charged with single counts of bribery, unlawful compensation, an organized scheme to defraud, and grand theft along with seven counts of money laundering. He was suspended from office by Florida Governor Rick Scott with an executive order that prohibits him from receiving a city paycheck or benefits.

"He sold his vote," states Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, via Miami Herald.

Investigators claim Pierre texted Dean Tyler, owner of Dean's Gold gentleman's club: "Mail $7-8K to Frantz Pierre at 821 NE 121 Street, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33162. BE FOREVER BLESSED"

" I just put a check for $7,000 in the mail," Tyler reportedly responded. "It will go out tomorrow."

"Thank you so much. That will not be forgotten," Pierre reportedly wrote.

Investigators have evidence that Tyler and Pierre also met at the strip club to discuss the deal. Tyler needed Pierre to change his mind about allowing him to get a license to keep the strip club open until 6 a.m.

"Pierre had voted against the 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Business Tax Receipt for Dean's Gold in 2013, but then he voted for the 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Business Tax Receipt in 2014, in 2015 and again in 2016," said State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle.

Pierre's attorney responded to the allegations quickly, saying his client was innocent and that he'd like to speak with Tyler to gain insight into the claims that Pierre solicited money for votes.

"Commissioner Pierre asserts the has done nothing wrong," Kuene said. "He's always acted in the public interest and we will investigate the allegations."

Investigators accuse Pierre of asking Tyler to donate $9,865 to Community Hope for Children and Families in Need, a non-for-profit owned by Jacquelin Alexis, who also owns Psychoed & Consultation Services. Alexis is accused of giving $5,250 to Pierre.

Alexis also solicited $5,000 from the city for an after-school tutoring program that investigators say doesn't exist. After the city issued $2,000 from Pierre's discretionary fund with the commission to Community Hope for Children and Families in Need, investigators say Alexis paid Pierre $2,905.

"This program was used, it was used, as a means of laundering additional money that was provided to commissioner Pierre," Fernandez-Rundle said.

Investigators say Pierre knew he was involved in bribery, unlawful compensation, and an organized scheme to defraud when he accepted four checks from Tyler and three checks from Alexis. Officers also arrested Alexis on one count of grand theft.

Miami-Dade county Judge Renata S. Francis cleared the way for Pierre to post 435,000 bond. His attorney first had to prove the money being used was clean.

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Sarasota Italian Eatery Owners Plan to open Sister Restaurant

A new dining and drinking option is on the way for Sarasota residents

Cassariano Italian Eatery owners, Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, announce plans to open a sister restaurant near The Mall at University Then Center at 243 North Cattlemen Road in late September. A blend of bistro flavors and fine cuisine will be the main features their authentic contemporary dishes.

Reported by the Herald Tribune, the new facility will have 220 seats inside and out in a "cozy yet classy" setting. Patrons should expect warm lighting, Italian pictures, and copper accents in the bar area that provides a full offering of beer, wines, and cocktails.

Cassariano will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

If you are interested in improving sales at your restaurant/establishment by serving alcohol, please contact us at Liquor License FL. We have the tools and resources to get you set up efficiently with a liquor license. Contact us today!

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As The Economy Grows, So Will Your Liquor License Costs.

Florida state has a tangle of regulations and restrictions on how a business owner can acquire a liquor license. For those who don't know, Florida has a limited supply of licenses and has a population-based quota to meet. What this means is that the everyday Joe who aspires to be a bar owner is unable to buy a liquor license right off the bat. They will need to use a brokerage firm like us to help get a license. If they were to try to get a license on their own, well, they'd be entered into a lottery system that only comes around once a year, which can be extremely inconvenient for businesses, to say the least.

The good news is brokerage firms like us make it simple and painless. We're in the industry and are very aware of new laws and regulations, plus we have the network to connect business owners selling their licenses to business owners who want to finally start their own bar and restaurant. Since we are a liquor license broker, we keep prices in check and make sure the owner selling the licenses isn't going overboard on the price. With that being said, as the economy grows in certain counties and cities, so will the liquor license prices.

And the economy is growing. Florida's population is increasing and it has already passed the 20 million population mark, making it the third state to house over 20 million people, behind California and Texas. Although this information is specific to New Jersey, a state that also has a population-based quota, they have sold liquor licenses for over $2 million dollars in the past. In other parts of New Jersey, liquor license can go for around $800,000. The price of a license greatly varies on the county and how in-demand the licenses might be, but it's only a matter of time that you will see spikes in license pricing in Florida as more people move here and spend money here.

These high liquor license prices are not just specific to New Jersey’s economy, we've also seen an increase in prices in California and other places around the state. For example, in San Francisco, you can only acquire a Type 47 liquor license, which is a license that allows you to sell hard liquor, second hand at $250,000, up from around $80,000 just five years ago. In Detroit, Michigan, you could have purchased a license for $20,000 just two years ago. That price has since doubled to $45,000 to $50,000.

These price increases mean quite a few things. It means that the economy is doing better. It means that more people are spending money on entertainment and it means that there's a demand for more alcohol-driven businesses. Florida has seen a boom in the economy, but the prices are still catching up. Do not miss the opportunity to open your bar today before it becomes too expensive to purchase a liquor license. Contact us and we'll be happy to help you get the process started!

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