The cost varies significantly by county and license type. Quota licenses (4COP/3PS) typically range from $50,000 in less populated counties to over $750,000 in high-demand areas like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County. SRX restaurant licenses and beer & wine licenses can be obtained directly from the state for a nominal application fee if you qualify. Contact us for a free estimate specific to your county and business type.

A quota license (4COP/3PS) is the highest-level liquor license in Florida. The state limits the number of these licenses based on county population — one new license is created for every 7,500 residents. Because supply is limited, quota licenses must be purchased from an existing holder through a broker or facilitator like BeverageLicense.com. These licenses allow full liquor sales for on-premise consumption and/or off-premise package sales.

A typical license transfer takes 45–90 days from contract to closing, depending on the complexity of the transaction and DBPR processing times. Some transfers can be expedited with a temporary operating permit. We manage the entire timeline and keep you informed at every step.

No. Florida quota licenses are county-specific and cannot be transferred between counties. If you need a license in a particular county, you must acquire one that is already issued in that county. This is why county-specific knowledge and market access is critical — and where our statewide network gives you an advantage.

Not necessarily. If your restaurant meets certain requirements (seat count, square footage, and food-to-alcohol sales ratio), you may qualify for an SRX (Special Restaurant) license, which can be applied for directly from the state at a fraction of the cost. However, SRX licenses require that at least 51% of revenue comes from food sales. If your concept is more bar-oriented, a quota license may be the better option. We can help you determine the right path.

Yes. We offer flexible financing options including interest-only loans with the liquor license itself serving as collateral. This means you don’t need to put up additional assets. We also assist with refinancing existing licenses if you need to access equity. Our 28+ years of lending relationships allow us to secure competitive terms for our clients.

When a county’s population grows enough to warrant a new quota license (one per 7,500 residents), the state holds a lottery drawing. Anyone can enter for a small fee, and the winner earns the right to apply for the new license. We assist clients with lottery entries and can handle the full application process if you win.