Don't Wait To Start Your Dream, Open Your Bar Now

What is The American Dream? How would you define 'The American Dream'? Well according to Wikipedia, the American dream is, “is a national ethos of the United States, the set of ideals (Democracy, Rights, Liberty, Opportunity, and Equality) in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers.

In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.”

Now that we've cleared up the very definition of The American Dream, what are you doing, right now, that is fulfilling that dream? Too many people get stuck in the paralysis of our ideal dream. We have somehow convinced ourselves that the dream can start tomorrow, or when we retire. No. Your dream starts now. And if your dream is to open a bar/restaurant in Florida, then we are the very people to help you with that dream. Why wait to provide a better life for yourself and your family later when you can do it now? Will there be risks? Of course, but nothing worth doing has no risks, no challenges, and no drawbacks. 

Let's take a look at the typical employee wanting to be an entrepreneur, a small business owner; in other words a 'wanna-preneur'; you know what they do? They sit in their cubicle with dreams and fantasies of opening their own business, and when they finally clock out of work, they realize it's their retirement party. Ouch. Don't be that guy.

The second level of the wanna-preneur is that they buy books, ebooks, courses, and audio courses. They learn everything they need to know only to do....what with it? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It's one thing to be an uneducated wanna-preneur, but an educated one? Someone who has taken the time and basically understands the core concepts of what it takes to be a successful business owner and does nothing with it? That's the real tragedy. Don't be that guy either.

The guy or gal you want to be is someone who takes action on their dreams and provides a life that's 'richer and fuller' for your family. Also according to Wikipedia, “The American Dream is rooted in the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that "all men are created equal" with the right to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”” As an American, what are you doing to create those opportunities for yourself?

Listen, you don't need to be the guru with all the answers. You can just be the guy (or woman!) with a bar on the beach making your own hours. We can't help you get there all the way, but we can help you get there some of the way. Contact us today to get your Florida liquor license with no frills. Don't get started tomorrow, get started today!

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Finding Creative Solutions Around Strict Liquor Licenses

Bar owners are used to jumping through a number of regulations and rules that vary from county to county for their liquor license. The cost to acquire a liquor license can be costly, especially when there are specific population-based quotas to meet. For example, to get a liquor license in New Jersey, which has a population-based quota and is among the most expensive states, can top well over $2.3 million. In fact, that's exactly the number The Cheesecake Factory Mall paid in Short Hills.

There is definitely a disparity on liquor license costs that vary from county to county, because the demand of the licenses in each county is always different. Although these prices are specific to Florida itself, it does bare repeating. In Monroe County a license can go for around $550,000, but in Polk County, FL it can cost less than 50 grand.

As the market becomes more difficult to acquire a license, entrepreneurs start to get creative and find unusual loop holes or a work around from the very restrictive local laws. In Florida, the law greatly limits full-service liquor licenses, but beer and wine licenses are much less expensive and the restrictions are less - which makes it easier to obtain. What has become really costly for bar and restaurant owners is trying to obtain a hard liquor license. Not having one means that common drinkers are put-off when they can't have a whiskey on the rocks or a Mojito.

However, the owners at Chillbar, located in Hollywood, Florida, have gotten extremely creative while still being in compliance with their beer and wine license. Their cocktail menu has an extensive drink collection that includes rum, tequila, vodka, and more. But how do they do it? Easily, they mimic the taste through the use of Premium Blend, a brand that provides hard liquor and cordial substitutes that will not violate your wine license. Elizabeth Becker, the co-owner of Chillbar, said the decision to include Premium Blend in their cocktail menu was a no-brainer and most people can not tell the difference between the formula and the real thing.

The imitation-liquor market is tiny, but other competitors to Premium Blend have slowly been coming in and they mostly cater to small mom and pop-like businesses who still aren't able to afford a full-liquor license to their restaurant just yet. Premium Blend was founded by two brothers a little over 26 years ago and they have a very extensive catalog of imitation liquors for any bar or business owner to choose from. If you're starting out and unable to afford a full license for your bar, then consider using an imitation-liquor that's been wine-licensed approve to get around the costs.

By the way,  feel free to contact us for more information on how we can help you obtain a liquor license or beer and wine license in Florida! We're happy to help!

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Division of Alcohol & Beverages News - Reminder to Not Sell to Underage

The Bottom Line  Department of Business and Professional Regulation March 11, 2016

Dear Friends,  Florida is known for its sandy beaches and warm weather, making it a popular destination for tourists to visit from all across the country. It comes as no surprise that Florida is a prime destination for spring breakers. Every year, thousands of college students make the trip to our Florida beaches to catch some rays and take a break from the demands of school. Unfortunately, while many of the visitors use this time to unwind, there are some individuals that put the health and safety of themselves and the public at risk.  Throughout this spring break season, DBPR’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across the state to better protect Floridians and tourists as they celebrate their time off from school. One of ABT’s main priorities is to enforce the Florida Beverage Law, including the minimum drinking age. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to have alcohol in their possession. Anyone who wishes to purchase or possess alcohol must provide a state-issued ID as proof of drinking age. Licensed vendors risk having their alcoholic beverage license suspended if they provide alcohol to underage persons.  When underage persons make the decision to possess or drink alcohol, the fun of spring break can quickly turn into a risky situation. We are committed to ensuring that alcohol stays out of the hands of individuals under the legal drinking age and that Florida establishments remain in compliance with the Florida Beverage Law. To report any violations of state laws pertaining to alcohol or tobacco sales, please call (866) 540-7837.  As a Floridian, I am proud to call such a beautiful vacation destination my home. Florida is a great place to visit, and it is DBPR’s goal to encourage a fun and safe environment for visitors during their stay. Let’s keep spring break safe for all to enjoy and welcome our guests to the great state of Florida! Sincerely, Ken Lawson Secretary  Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395 www.MyFloridaLicense.com

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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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