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Securing a liquor license, particularly a quota license in Florida, can be a complicated and competitive process. To assist hopeful business owners in securing a quota license of their own, the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (DABT) holds an...
In Florida, the counties and the number of liquor licenses available through the quota license lottery change yearly. The 2024 application window was from August 19 to October 2. The drawing for the 2024 quota beverage licenses takes place a couple of months after the...
Thinking of opening a restaurant in Tampa, Orlando, Miami or elsewhere in Florida? If you're considering putting alcoholic beverages on your menu, then you'll need to first obtain a liquor license. The many regulations and licensing hoops restaurant owners need to...
The 2024 Quota Beverage License Drawing application process in Florida allows individuals and businesses to obtain liquor licenses in counties with a limited number of licenses. The application period began on August 19, 2024, and remains open for 45 days. Fifty-four...
In Florida, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco conducts an annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing, a process governed by state law and administrative rules. This lottery issues new liquor licenses to businesses in counties with an increased...
It is critical that all establishments that serve alcohol have a proper liquor license in Florida. This is true for bars, clubs and restaurants, for example. There are also liquor licenses for more short-term use, such as authorizing alcohol to be sold at a festival...
It takes a lot of time, effort and paperwork to get your liquor license, but, when you do finally obtain yours, your business can do just about anything it wants – or, at least that’s the belief. Of course, as you may know, you still have to follow many rules and...
If you operate a restaurant in Florida and are considering including alcoholic drinks on the menu, there are some requirements you have to meet to do so. First, you must have a beer, wine, and liquor consumption on-premises license (4COP-SFS) issued by Florida's...
Securing a quota license to sell alcoholic beverages at a retail or dining establishment will involve significant investments. You will need to carefully comply with Florida law and most likely pay thousands of dollars to secure the license. There are large waiting...
Obtaining a liquor license for your establishment in Florida is an accomplishment – but getting that license suspended or revoked can be easier than you might think. People head out to bars and clubs because they want to have a good time and relax. Unfortunately, some...