LOS ANGELES LIQUOR LICENSE
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Are you in the market to buy a Los Angeles liquor license for your business? Do you currently have a license that you plan to sell? Whether you are buying or selling a Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Without this knowledge, you risk losing valuable time and money – as a buyer or a seller. Time and money are both important to your success as a business-owner, and risking those is never a good idea.
Fortunately, you have an option to ensure that can avoid unnecessary risk. At Liquor License Agents, we pride ourselves on our skills in finding qualified buyers and sellers for California liquor licenses, as well as consulting, brokering and facilitating liquor license applications with the ABC. 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.
As in other counties throughout California, Los Angeles liquor licenses are managed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Depending on the type of business that you are running, there are many different kinds of permits. So, when buying a Los Angeles liquor license, it is important to take into consideration the different types of permits available as they relate to your specific business. For example, some licenses require no less than half of your income to originate from food sales. Other licenses are designated for only selling closed containers to be consumed off the premises.
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Los Angeles Liquor License Facts
Once again, it is very important to remember that time is a big factor in liquor licensing. When obtaining a Los Angeles 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 ABC will start an examination of the people listed on your application, the area of your business, and the business in general.
However in some cases, your Los Angeles liquor license may not come from the ABC at all. Some counties in California are oversaturated with licenses, and Los Angeles is no exception to this. Because many counties have either reached or even exceeded their liquor license quotas, the chances of getting one issue from the ABC directly can be slim. Therefore, you may have to purchase your license on the open market. This option is a more expensive route to follow, however, it may be your only choice, given the market you intend to operate in. It is also important to remember that your city 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 Los Angeles liquor license from the ABC or from the open market, we at Liquor License Agents can help you through the entire process.