Liquor Licensing

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) can issue a disciplinary action against your liquor license. This could include an Accusation or a Notice of Denial for a new license, and you may have the right to challenge it.  In many cases,...

Catering can be a very rewarding business venture. Everyone loves food, so caterers often receive positive attention and feedback at special events. Their services can elevate special moments, such as wedding receptions or graduation parties. Caterers get to play a...

Transferring an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license in California is possible, but it is not automatic. The process involves detailed steps and requires approval from the ABC. Here is what you need to know about transferring an ABC license. An application is...

Understanding alcoholic beverage licenses is crucial for any business involved in selling alcohol. Whether you run a restaurant or a retail store, knowing the specifics of the law can make a difference in your operations. Here, we address five frequently asked...

Breweries continue to be popular business ventures for entrepreneurial Californians. If your dream is to open a brewery, the key to success is planning and knowing what you’ll need to make your business legal. Licensing is important when it comes to businesses that...

If you're one of many California residents who hope to open a new bar in your community in the new year to come, you no doubt have a lot of decisions to make, paperwork to sign and practical steps to take to get the ball rolling. Opening a bar carries serious...

If you own a restaurant or store, there may come a time when you want to expand your inventory to include alcoholic beverages. In this state, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) regulates the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcohol. To...

These days, California residents and those elsewhere look for a quick bite anywhere they can find it. In fact, many individuals opt for stopping by a food truck window rather than going into many sit-down establishments. Of course, if you are hoping to start an eatery...

Opening a restaurant in California may have been a dream of yours for some time. Perhaps you finally feel ready to move forward with this endeavor as your finances and business plans are in a good place. As you make decisions about how your restaurant will operate,...

Having a liquor license may be an important aspect of your livelihood. Perhaps you own a bar and generate the majority of your revenue selling alcoholic beverages. Maybe you run a restaurant and offer wine, scotch, bourbon or other alcoholic beverages as part of the...