{"id":15772,"date":"2022-04-01T15:14:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T20:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/?p=15772"},"modified":"2022-04-01T15:14:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T20:14:37","slug":"how-to-get-a-restaurant-liquor-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/how-to-get-a-restaurant-liquor-license","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Restaurant Liquor License"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its long shelf-life, low labor costs and high customer demand, selling alcohol is very profitable for restaurants. In fact, the average <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.binwise.com\/blog\/restaurant-profit-margin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profit margin on alcoholic drinks is 60-70%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, far above the 2-6% profit margin for restaurants as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although selling alcohol is very profitable, many business owners don\u2019t know how to get a restaurant liquor license. The process varies by state, so this guide will explain the general process of getting a liquor license so that you can sell alcohol and increase profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Liquor Licenses for Restaurants<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to realize that there is more than one type of liquor license, each type varying in costs and restrictions. Although each state is different, the general types of licenses include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer and Wine Liquor License\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows your restaurant to sell <\/span><strong>beer, wine, cider and malt liquor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>No hard alcohol<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like vodka, rum and mixed cocktails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">License <\/span><strong>may cap alcohol sales to less than 50%<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of total sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most states, this is the <\/span><strong>least expensive license.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_15783\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15783\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beer-and-Wine-Liquor-License.png\" alt=\"Beer and Wine Liquor License\" width=\"608\" height=\"370\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A beer and wine liquor license allows your restaurant to sell beer, wine, cider and malt liquor.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant Liquor License\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as an \u201c<\/span><strong>all-liquor license.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permits restaurants to sell <\/span><strong>not only wine and beer but also hard alcohol.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Limits alcohol sales to about 40% of total sales<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes up to just under half of all sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive than a beer and wine liquor license<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tavern Liquor License<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows the sale of<\/span> <strong>beer, wine and spirits<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (same as restaurant liquor license).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there\u2019s <\/span><strong>no limit on alcohol sales.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol sales can be more than 51% of total sales.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a restaurant\u2019s alcohol sales exceed the restaurant liquor license limit, the establishment has to upgrade to a tavern liquor license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually the <\/span><strong>most expensive license<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the three<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Liquor License Cost for a Restaurant<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-small-restaurant#:~:text=Considering%20the%20range%20of%20expenses,new%20restaurant%20up%20and%20running.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs when opening a restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the liquor license is one of them. Points to consider include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Liquor license costs vary greatly by state &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some liquor licenses cost as little as $100 in Alabama and Alaska, while a license in California can cost as much as $16,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Fees can vary within states, too &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In New York state, a restaurant wine and beer license (RW 341) costs $960 in the cities of Buffalo and Rochester but only $480 in the cities of Albany and Niagara Falls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Less restrictive licenses are more expensive &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sla.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2018\/08\/retail-fee-chart-03162016.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on-premises beer, wine and hard liquor license for restaurants (OP 252) can cost up to $4,352, significantly more than the most expensive wine and beer license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consider legal fees &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, obtaining a liquor license isn\u2019t a straightforward process, so hiring a lawyer can definitely help. Legal help can be expensive, so plan accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_15784\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15784\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-Liquor-License.png\" alt=\"All Liquor License\" width=\"608\" height=\"370\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tavern license, also known as an &#8220;all liquor license,&#8221; allows your restaurant to sell wine, beer and spirits.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Restaurant Liquor License Requirements\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to paying a fee, you have to apply for a license. Although it varies by jurisdiction, the basic requirements to apply for a restaurant liquor license may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photo ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>US Citizenship or Permanent Residency<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be 21 years of age or older<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax ID Number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Owners (i.e. certificate of incorporation)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lease Agreement \/ Title to Property<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos of the restaurant<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business plan, including menu<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If applying for a license that caps alcohol sales, you may have to show that your business will not rely primarily on alcohol sales.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Liquor License Restrictions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you meet the requirements to apply for a restaurant liquor license, restrictions may apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Some cities deny liquor licenses for restaurants near churches and schools &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idahopress.com\/news\/local\/2cscoop\/nampas-decisions-on-alcohol-licenses-are-inconsistent-heres-how-its-affecting-local-businesses\/article_326ebda7-3f7f-56a0-89c5-acc377dcc4fa.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IdahoPress.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article details the story of a restaurant that wanted to upgrade to an all-liquor license but was denied because of its proximity to a church.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Some states limit the total number of liquor licenses &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizfluent.com\/facts-7568081-difference-wine-license-liquor-license.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizfluent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article, California restricts the number of all-liquor restaurant licenses to one per every 2,000 residents in a county, forcing restaurateurs to opt for beer and wine licenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Secondary market liquor licenses can be bought from other restaurants &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your state limits the number of liquor licenses, you can purchase a liquor license from an existing restaurant or one that is going out of business.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: Be aware that the restrictions will be the same (i.e. if you buy a beer and wine license, you can\u2019t sell hard alcohol).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Restaurateurs may be disqualified for personal reasons &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Legal issues or other characteristics can disqualify applicants from having a license. For example:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kplawyers.com\/on-premises-applications.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Applicants may not be police officers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/bacp\/supp_info\/liquor_license_eligibility.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Applicants may not have any outstanding debt to the City of Chicago.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geraldfranklinagency.com\/texas-liquor-license\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Applicants may not have received a felony conviction in the last five years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Multiple Licenses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your location and business needs, you may need more than one license:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most states have separate licenses for on-site and off-site consumption &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/licenselocators.com\/types-of-liquor-licenses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California\u2019s Type 21 license<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, primarily for liquor stores, allows the sale of packaged beer, wine and spirits that are consumed offsite, while the Type 48 license is a general \u201call-liquor\u201d license for restaurants.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want your restaurant to sell packaged alcohol for guests to consume in a different location, you will need more than one license.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>In order to sell alcohol at certain times, you may need multiple licenses &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you are in Texas and you want to serve mixed drinks late at night, you will need a Mixed Beverage (MB) and a Mixed Beverage Late Hours (LB) permit, totaling over $7,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Long Does it Take to Get a Liquor License?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a YouTube video, Texas lawyers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=75_vJFlcu_4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hernandez &amp; Associates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say that after all the documents are signed and they receive payment, <\/span><strong>it usually takes about 90 days to get a liquor license approved.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it takes a few weeks to a few months to have your restaurant\u2019s liquor license approved, be sure to start the process well in advance of your opening day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Liquor License Renewal<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like a driver\u2019s license, your restaurant\u2019s liquor license has to be renewed. When it comes to liquor license renewal, there are a few things to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Liquor licenses must be renewed every 1 to 3 years &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It varies by state, so be sure to check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Liquor license renewal fees are much lower than the initial fee &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, obtaining a California liquor license can cost up to $16,000, but renewing a license is significantly less, ranging from $50 to $895.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing A Liquor License<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, it is possible to lose a liquor license. Your restaurant may lose its right to sell alcohol by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Serving people under age 21<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Allowing unruly crowds to form in your establishment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Being convicted of a felony<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Overserving customers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Not reporting illegal activities at your restaurant (i.e. drug dealing)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling alcohol can be very profitable for your restaurant, but you need a license to do so. Although you will need to submit an application and pay a fee, the exact process and cost varies by state. Obtaining a liquor license can be a bit of a hassle, but it is worth the effort if you want to sell high profit margin drinks and increase your profits.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because of its long shelf-life, low labor costs and high customer demand, selling alcohol is very profitable for restaurants. 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