In the past few years, young adults have changed their drinking habits. Many are choosing drinks without alcohol that still taste great and feel sophisticated. So, if you're considering adding non-alcoholic beverages to your bar, brewery, winery or distillery in...
Licensing and Permitting
Which counties in Florida have a liquor license lottery?
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...
What should Florida restaurant owners know about liquor licenses?
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...
Florida opens 2024 Quota Beverage License Drawing application process
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...
Florida’s liquor license lottery drawing will be April 24
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...
Do you have to renew a liquor license in Florida?
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...
3 myths about liquor licensing
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...
How can you get a liquor license for your Florida restaurant?
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...
Can you buy another business’s liquor license?
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...
Can a bar fight jeopardize your liquor license?
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...