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Summary: Liquor licenses can vary from state to state, as there are application fees, permits and other fees that can range from $50 to several hundred dollars. Calculate the cost of acquiring a liquor license with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.
Erwin White has been in the club business for more than 10 years. He started as a bartender in night clubs and currently manages a night club.read more
"So you're probably wondering how much does it cost to get a liquor license. Well, it varies from state to state. There's different application fees, there's permits, there's multiple fees. These can vary from state to state, like I said, and they can range from fifty dollars up to several hundred dollars, depending on the area. So remember, when you're trying to obtain your liquor license, it's best to consult with your Secretary of State, and he'll give you the proper applications, and he'll explain the fees for these applications. So if you think it's expensive to obtain your liquor license, you have to look at the big picture involved. You have to look at the payroll, your utilities, your purchasing of alcohol, your staffing, all the overhead in, like, running a bar or nightclub."
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