How do I sell a Florida liquor license?
Start by confirming the exact license, county, ownership and status, then establish a realistic asking-price range. Decide whether you want full-service broker-assisted representation or a self-directed sale, prepare the listing information, screen and respond to buyer inquiries, negotiate a written agreement, and coordinate the ownership-transfer and closing process with the buyer and appropriate professionals.
Should I use a liquor license broker to sell my Florida license?
That depends on how much professional help you want. Full-service broker-assisted representation can include pricing strategy, confidential or public marketing, buyer screening and communications, negotiation, transaction coordination and coordination with the professionals involved in the transfer and closing. A self-directed seller keeps direct control of the listing, buyer communications and negotiations. Brokerage services and compensation should be confirmed in a separate written agreement before representation begins.
How do I know what my Florida liquor license is worth?
Quota-license value varies by county, license type, available inventory, current asking prices, transaction history, status and buyer demand. Current pricing guidance should be treated as a market reference rather than a guaranteed sale price. FLLM provides county-level market information and a license value tool to help establish a starting range.
Can I list my license on FLLM without using a broker?
Yes. FLLM offers a self-directed listing path in which the seller sets the asking price and listing details and manages buyer communications and the transaction. FLLM also offers a full-service broker-assisted representation path for sellers who want professional help under a separate written brokerage agreement.
What should I prepare before listing a Florida liquor license for sale?
Be prepared to identify the license number, series, county, current ownership, status, asking price and preferred timing. Sellers should also know about any liens, security interests, pending transfers or other issues that could affect a buyer's due diligence or the closing process.
What happens after I find a buyer?
The parties typically document the agreed terms in writing, complete transaction-specific due diligence, coordinate deposits and closing conditions, and prepare the materials required for the ownership-transfer process. Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through its Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT), administers alcoholic-beverage licensing and transfer approval. The buyer and seller should confirm current DABT/DBPR requirements and use appropriate legal, tax or licensing professionals when needed.
Does the seller complete the ABT-6002 when a Florida liquor license is sold?
The seller or transferor generally must complete and sign the seller-side transfer documents required for the transaction, including the applicable transferor information or affidavit. Seller-side paperwork does not replace the buyer or transferee's completed transfer application. The parties should use the current DBPR/DABT ABT-6002 checklist and instructions for the actual transaction.
This guide is general educational information, not legal, tax, licensing, brokerage or investment advice. Rules, forms, fees and transaction requirements can change. Confirm current requirements and obtain transaction-specific professional advice when appropriate.
