4COP Liquor Licenses in Florida

What Is a 4COP Liquor License?

Why Get a 4COP (Quota) Liquor License?

A 4COP liquor license provides business owners with many different opportunities to increase revenue. This license allows the sale of all alcohol, including package sales, consumption and catering. 

While many liquor licenses only accommodate package sales or immediate consumption, the 4COP liquor license allows both purchase types and catering. 

Types of 4COP Liquor Licenses in Florida

There are several major types of liquor licenses to buy or sell in Florida, including 4COP liquor licenses. 

These liquor licenses include the: 

• Quota – Relocatable allowing all types of sales
• SFS – Special food service for restaurants
• S – Hotel and lodging 

These liquor licenses allow for the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages; however, have different applications. Depending on the type of business, a person may find it more beneficial to apply for a certain kind of liquor license. 

If a business owner is uncertain what type of liquor license would suit them best, our team of liquor license brokers is happy to help. We are available to help business owners find the perfect liquor license for their business needs. 

4COP-Quota Liquor License 

A 4COP-Quota license is what most business owners use for their day-to-day alcoholic beverage sales. 

This liquor license allows consumption on premise, package sales and catering. It is also a popular choice for businesses that sell liquor, allowing liquor products in miniatures, 750’s, liters or 1.75 bottles. 

Depending on what type of business is applying for a 4COP, there may be certain conditions for each series.

Some of the conditions are:

• No open package sales
• Businesses must serve alcohol in 1.75, quarts, fifths, or miniatures
• Alcohol sales are by the drink and on-location only
• Package Sales only or Consumption

Liquor License Professionals can help get a business their liquor license as soon as possible, and assist in choosing the right series of  liquor licenses. We can help negotiate liquor license purchases or sales and expedite the transfers between owners, which gets owners closer to turning profit for their business.

4COP-SFS Liquor License 

A 4COP-SFS license is a little bit different than a 4COP-Quota liquor license. While a 4COP-Quota license applies to all liquor, consumption and package sales, a business can only use a 4COP-SFS license for on-location consumption by the drink or to-go drinks with food sales. 

This liquor license is an alternative to the Quota liquor license in Florida. The SFS requires food sales and is not transferable to another location.. 

There are several conditions that business owners must meet before applying for the 4COP-SFS license. 

These conditions include: 

• Alcohol consumption must be by the drink only
• The restaurant must be a minimum of 2,500 square feet or more unless special law applies in that area
• 51% of total revenue must come from food and non-alcoholic sales
• The property must accommodate meals for 150 patrons at one time or as detailed by special law

If a restaurant does not meet these conditions, it should obtain a Quota liquor license.

How Liquor License Professionals Can Help

At Liquor License Professionals, we offer business owners a thorough understanding of which liquor license meets their needs. Our liquor license experts are here to help business owners with all of their liquor license needs and answer questions.  

We offer several liquor license services, including:

• Buying and Selling Assistance
• Hospitality Licensing Services
• Financing or Refinancing Programs

We’ve broken down some of the specifics of these services below: 

Hospitality Liquor Licensing Services 

Sometimes a business doesn’t need to refinance or sell its liquor license; it needs a complete overhaul and refresh. This is increasingly common nowadays, with many companies having to restructure to match the fluctuating ever changing market. 

If your business needs support during the restructuring process, Liquor License Professionals is here to help. We offer hospitality licensing, effective in pinpointing weaknesses or strengths in your business. Sometimes, having a third-party evaluate your business can help point out where change might be necessary to drive a profit. 

Even successful businesses can benefit from consulting. Hospitality business consultation can help a business adapt to new trends and markets, allowing it to stay relevant. 

Buy a Liquor License

At Liquor License Professionals, we can help businesses get the 4COP-Quota liquor license that best meets their needs. Our team of liquor license experts can help buyers navigate Florida’s liquor license laws and regulations.

Sell a Liquor License 

Liquor licenses are an expensive investment. The 4COP-Quota license is no exception. The base prices for these liquor licenses varies, and excludes any local or county fees. If alcohol sales have not been as good as expected, it might be time to sell the 4COP-Quota liquor license changing series or converting to beer & wine. 

Liquor License Professionals can help business owners buy or sell their liquor licenses. We understand that it can be challenging to navigate the license transfer and laws in Florida. We can use our liquor license expertise to help mediate the sale between the buyer and seller. Our experts file all of the correct documentation, so both businesses can walk away satisfied. 

If you don’t have another establishment in mind, don’t worry. We also purchase liquor licenses from business owners. Selling directly to our brokers allows a business owner to get the cash they need as soon as possible. Since 4COP-Quota licenses are in such high demand, we will find another establishment willing to buy the license in a short time period.

Financing or Refinancing a Liquor License

We also offer refinancing options for 4COP-Quota liquor licenses. Financing or Refinancing a liquor license can provide a business with the extra money it needs to meet operating costs. Sometimes, a liquor license can be challenging to pay for in full. Thankfully, financing or refinancing provides business owners with an effective way to keep their license and have extra cash on hand to operate. 

Contact Liquor License Professionals

Whether you’re buying a liquor license, selling, refinancing one, or needing hospitality business consulting, Liquor License Professionals is here to help. We know the ins and outs being a trusted source with over 30 years of industry experience and expertise, using our knowledge of the hospitality industry to help businesses obtain and create the business they have envisioned.

To receive more information, contact us by calling: (407) 966-1818. Establishments and their Owners can also reach us by sending an email to: info@liquorlicenseprofessional.com.