SAN FRANCISCO LIQUOR LICENSE
Are you in the market to buy or sell a liquor license in San Francisco? Whether you are buying or selling a San Francisco liquor license, it is important to consider that the process is often costly, complicated and time-consuming. San Francisco’s liquor license market is an especially difficult one to navigate due to how high the level of competition is. To ensure that the sale or purchase of a San Francisco 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.
At Liquor License Agents, we pride ourselves on our skills in finding qualified buyers and sellers for 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.
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San Francisco Liquor License Facts
San Francisco 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. It will be important for you to understand which type of permit most applies to your business when buying a San Francisco liquor license. 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.
When obtaining a San Francisco 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 many cases, your San Francisco liquor license may not come from the ABC at all. Some counties in California are oversaturated with licenses, and San Francisco is no exception to this. In fact, San Francisco is one of the most competitive liquor license markets. Therefore, you will most likely 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.