This license allows the sale of beer only for package sales for consumption off premises (APS) or package sales and consumption on premises (COP). This is the only license in the in the State of Florida that allows retail sales of alcoholic beverages from the licensed premises without the need for zoning approval. In other words, anyone can put one anywhere.

This license allows the sale of beer and wine only for package sales for consumption off premises (APS) or package sales and consumption on premises (COP). Most businesses can obtain a 2APS or 2COP in most jurisdictions of the State without many restrictions.

This license allows the sale of beer, wine, and spirits only for package sales for consumption off premises (3PS) or package sales and consumption on premises (4COP). While these licenses are the most generous – allowing sales of all forms of alcohol without any other restrictions from the State, they are also limited in number. There is only one quota license for every 7,500 people in a county. The licenses can be moved anywhere within the county subject to local zoning laws, and they can be transferred freely between people. As such, there is a market for these licenses – limited supply and demand by anyone who’s starting a business that needs one, including all package liquor stores and bars that don’t primarily serve food and meet other requirements. These are the licenses that LPC Funds makes loans against, but as you can see, there are many other options for your business.

This license allows the sale of beer, wine, and spirits only for package sales for consumption on premises (4COP) only, with the exception of delivery of factory sealed beer and wine and in-house mixed drinks sealed by the restaurant that are sold with a food order for pick-up or delivery. These licenses are issued to bona fide food service establishments that are at least 2,000 square feet in service area, equipped to serve 120 meals to patrons at one time, provide at least 120 dedicated seats to patrons, derive at least 51% of their gross food and beverage revenues from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages, and hold themselves out as a restaurant. These licenses are great for food focused businesses that meet the physical plant requirements.

This license allows the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for package sales for consumption off premises and consumption on premises. These licenses are issued to hotels or motels that have at least 100 guest rooms.

This license allows the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for consumption on premises only, by the drink only, by members of a club and their guests only. There are several types of clubs that qualify for an 11C, but they all must have been in continuous operation for at least two years before they can apply.

This license allows the holder to sell beer, wine, and spirits, purchased at retail, to catering customers at a catered event where 51% of the licensee’s gross food and beverage revenues are derived from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages. They cannot store alcoholic beverages to be sold or served at a catered event, and they must be licensed by the Division of Hotels & Restaurants.