Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor) approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
Carey in Houston, TX

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:30:48 GMT, > wrote:

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>Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can =
>anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor) =
>approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
>Carey in Houston, TX

Let me get this straight. You're going to invest serious money in
opening a restaurant business, and you haven't already checked with
the authorities about licensing regulations and costs? Wow. I'm
seriously glad that it's not my money that's backing your venture.

Don't quit your day job.
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Oh, Guess > wrote:
>On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:30:48 GMT, > wrote:
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>>Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can =
>>anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor) =
>>approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
>>Carey in Houston, TX
>
>Let me get this straight. You're going to invest serious money

Where's it say that? All it says is THINKING.

>in
>opening a restaurant business, and you haven't already checked with
>the authorities about licensing regulations and costs?

Isn't that what she's trying to do RIGHT HERE??? Granted, this is hardly
the best place to find out this information, but give her credit for doing
some kind of fact finding.

> Wow. I'm
>seriously glad that it's not my money that's backing your venture.
>
Wow. Way to flame the newbies. Just what kind of exclusive club are you
defending here?

Fish, meet barrel. Barrel, meet Don.

HAND.

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Previously on rec.food.drink.beer, > said:

; Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor) approximately costs? Thanks in advance.

I'm reasonably sure that the City Hall department that deals with
food/entertainment/restaurants/bars/etc can give you precise costs.

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Can't help you on the exact costs involved, as there are many:

http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/liccom/feecht.pdf

I'd recommend that you contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
directly and seek consultation to meet your exact needs. Here's their
website:

http://www.tabc.state.tx.us

Good luck ...

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> wrote in message
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Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can
anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor)
approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
Carey in Houston, TX

Thanks everyone for their advice. We'll start the restaurant (casual dining)
with soft drinks, coffees and cappuccinos only at first. Thanks again.
Carey
"Todd Alström" > wrote in message
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> Can't help you on the exact costs involved, as there are many:
>
> http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/liccom/feecht.pdf
>
> I'd recommend that you contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
> directly and seek consultation to meet your exact needs. Here's their
> website:
>
> http://www.tabc.state.tx.us
>
> Good luck ...
>
> --
> Todd Alström, Founder
> http://BeerAdvocate.com
> --
> BeerAdvocate.com Extreme Beer Fest
> 01.17.04 - The Cyclorama
> @ The Boston Center for the Arts
> http://beeradvocate.com/events/extreme_2004.php
> --
>
> > wrote in message
> . ..
> Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can
> anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor)
> approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
> Carey in Houston, TX
>
>

> wrote in message
. ..
Hi everyone, I'm thinking about opening a restaurant in Houston, TX. Can
anyone on this group tell me what beer and wine license (no liquor)
approximately costs? Thanks in advance.
Carey in Houston, TX


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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.