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Like most businesses, opening a bar in California is costly and time-consuming. In addition, a thorough business plan, permits, licenses, and approval from several government agencies are necessary for the startup. However, despite the mentioned requirements, owning a bar in California yields a high-profit margin based on food and alcohol that covers the abovementioned expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much like any business, opening a bar in California requires the development of a comprehensive business plan. The plan includes the current business location, its feasibility to customers, and the determination of the overall operation cost that is necessary to open the particular type of bar you want to engage in. A sports bar can be relatively expensive to put up as compared to a neighborhood pub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, it is very important to determine all the bar\u2019s elements before starting the business venture. Furthermore, other elements must be included in the business plan, such as target market, overall bar concept, startup cost, operation cost, potential revenue, and projected return on investment. Research and planning and how it is executed can figure the success or failure of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bar\u2019s location is a measure that spells its eventual success. This is combined with the overall concept of the bar in the hopes of enticing clients to support and patronize the bar. Factors such as zoning ordinances can affect and limit the location to which the bar is intended to be opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, it is essential to consult with the department of city planning or other concerned government agency for potential locations that are proximal to the desired location. Also, factors such as accessibility to customers, parking, and, most importantly, safety should always be considered in selecting the bar\u2019s location. All of this can be done by making an ocular visit to the location at varying times of the day to see the overall landscape on which the bar is proposed to be built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A conservative neighborhood may not be receptive to a bar business as compared to an area where customers look for a place to hang out and relax after those long office hours. Once all of this is settled, the next thing to do is to negotiate a leasing agreement. It is a wise idea to consult with a lawyer on this process since leasing agreements can be a complicated process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The startup cost for establishments is based on the business that will be put up. Bars generate significant amounts of funding. This comes in the form of bar renovations (for prior existing bars), construction of a new bar, rentals, security deposits, license, and permit expenses, payroll, insurance costs, utilities, and initial inventory, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business startups for bars can be financially overwhelming at first. Thus, meticulous business planning should always be considered during the entire business process. As for the source of funding, it may come from your list of assets or through investments from friends and family, a credit line, a bank loan, or from a dedicated business partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All businesses that are engaged in the sale of alcoholic products are required to register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This is done through the filing of TTB D 5630.d Alcohol Dealer Registration before the contemplated business opening and must also be done once business discontinuation is decided upon. It usually takes two months for the permit to be processed for online applications and three months for applications sent via mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the bar has received its permits with the Alcohol Dealer Registration, then it’s time to obtain an alcohol license under the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The liquor licenses issued are dependent on the type of alcoholic beverage that will be sold. A \u201c42\u201d license applies for beer and wine, while a \u201c48\u201d license applies for beer, wine, and other distilled spirits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supplemental licenses require at least 50 percent of the total revenue to come from food served. Three months is the expected turnaround time for the license processing. Upon application, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will alert the public near your bar\u2019s location and give them 30 days to file any complaints regarding your business intention. If no objections were made, then the department shall conduct a thorough background investigation on all personalities listed under the business registration, as well as the business location and the business in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n