How To Choose The Right Florida Liquor License For Your Establishment

If you want to make your restaurant or hotel in Florida more competitive, consider getting a liquor license today. Bear in mind that when you have the right Florida liquor license, your business’ profitability can increase. But prior to securing a Florida liquor license, you must first equip yourself with the basic understanding of the different options available to you. This way, you will know the different benefits you can get from every license type.

Different Types Of Liquor License According To The Division Of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

1APS/2APS/1COP/2COP Licenses – The 1APS license will let businesses sell beer in sealed containers that can only be consumed off premises whereas the 2APS license lets businesses sell both wine and beer in sealed containers that may only be consumed off premises. On the other hand, 1COP license will let establishments sell beer for consumption on premises in sealed containers or by the drink whereas the 2COP license allows businesses sell both wine and beer for consumption on premises and in sealed containers. All of these licenses are restricted to products containing no more than 6.243% alcohol. Also, they are just applicable in dry countries.

3DPS/3CPS/3BPS/3APS/3PS Licenses – These will allow establishments to sell beer, liquor and wine only in sealed containers. Also, they do not let them sell by the drink or sell for consumption on premises.

8COP/7COP/6COP/5COP/4COP Licenses – These allow businesses to sell liquor, wine and beer by the drink and packages in sealed containers that can be consumed on premises.

Special Restaurant (pre-1958) 8COP/7COP/6COP/5COP/4COP Licenses – These allow businesses to sell wine, beer and liquor on premises and for package sales. However, they are only available for those with 4,000 square feet of floor space and those capable of accommodating 200 patrons at tables. Apart from that, serving alcoholic drinks once the hours of serving and food consumption have elapsed is prohibited. Transferring the licenses to another location is likewise not permitted.

Special Restaurant 8COP/7COP/6COP/5COP/4COP Licenses – These allow businesses to sell wine, beer and liquor only on premises. Moreover, liquors must be served in fifths, miniatures and quarts. Most importantly, establishments must meet specific requirements when it comes to number of seats and square footage. Once the hours of serving and consumption of food have elapsed, serving alcoholic drinks are prohibited already. Licenses can’t be transferred to another location as well.

Historic Motel/Hotel 8COP/7COP/6COP/5COP/4COP Licenses – These are given to hotels and motels located in historic structures, provided though that they are licensed as a public lodging establishments and that they have a minimum of 51% gross revenue from room rentals. Having such licenses allow them to sell wine, beer and liquor for consumption on premises or perhaps for packaged sales in sealed containers.

Special Motel/Hotel 8COP/7COP/6COP/5COP/4COP Licenses – These allow motels, hotels and motor courts to sell wine, beer and liquor for consumption on premises as well as for packaged sales. They are only given to establishments with no less than 80 rooms and operate in a country with less than 50,000 residents or establishments with more than 100 rooms in a country with over 50,000 residents.