A quick, plain-English comparison for first-time owners.
Beer & Wine (On-Premises)
- Use cases: cafés, casual dining, venues starting small.
- Faster and generally lower cost than full liquor.
- Often suitable if cocktails aren’t central to your concept.
Full Liquor (On-Premises)
- Use cases: bars, lounges, restaurants with cocktails.
- Longer timeline; may trigger 500-foot rule/public interest steps.
- Requires tighter prep and community engagement.
Pick based on:
- Concept and margins, neighborhood, and opening timeline.
- Capacity to handle hearings/board questions.
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