On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 02:27:32 GMT, wrote:

Thanks everyone for their advice. We'll start the restaurant (casual dining)
with soft drinks, coffees and cappuccinos only at first. Thanks again.
Carey

You may want to check with some local restaurants about the politics
of an alcohol license in the region. In some municipalities, it is
more difficult to add a license to an existing business then to start
a new business with a license. Some municipalities have enacted
restrictions on new licenses and the only way to serve alcohol is buy
buying an existing license. If you expect your restaurant to someday
need the beer and wine business to survive or make the profits you
expect, then you should be sure of the local political climate first.
The local owners can also tell you of any related but non-published
expenses to expect. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield: Let me assure
you, your not dealing with the Boy Scouts.