What are the steps in opening your own bar and restaurant in Va?
There’s a building for lease about six blocks from my house that used to be a bar. It’s been sitting there, unused for almost two years now. I’d like to lease it myself and turn it into a nicer restaurant and bar than it previously was. The thing is, there are two bars pretty close to it, but they’re dives and don’t get alot of customers. If there were a good restaurant with a good nightlife there, it would put them out of business. I may be able to get a "backer" to help pay for expenses to start it up, but I can’t find much information about the procedure of opening up a bar.
What are the steps in getting a liquor and food license? Are there any other things you need in order to start up a bar, assuming you have the building with the equipment? Thanks for the help!
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We have been in the restaurant business for many years now. And my advice to you is to 1. See if the demand is out there.ex. write a letter to editor in town paper, asking the community if they would like to have a restaurant/bar open in the area. Mention what you want to do, what you will have on the menu, hours, etc. Give them an email address where they can tell you their comments. 2. Once you see the demand is out there, take the next steps, develop a menu, basic idea of hours, work that will need to be done to get the place going. 3. Getting a liquor license is easy. You have to be legal age of course, no felonies or anything like that in your background. There is usually a fee. Nothing much. We had no problem at all getting a license. 4. You will need to talk to your state government about getting a license to open the place. Sales tax license, and a restaurant license.There are fees for those too. Once the the details of the bar is in order you are on your way to success. Running a bar/restaurant is A LOT of work. You have to figure out how many employees you will need ( my advise to you, is to be there at all times-only you truly cares what goes on at your place), you will need to adveritise a lot at first to get the word out that you are open. And only sign a lease for 6 months, maybe a year at a time, so you can always have the option, if it doesn’t work out or you decide it’s not for you, you can leave. You are in for a lot of work, sacrifies, tears and maybe the best decision of your life. Just do a lot of research. And don’t be afraid to ask questions. And see what people want, and listen to what they have to say, because they will be the ones supporting you. I wish you all the luck in the world!! If you have any questions you can email me @ wolffamily0907@yahoo.com
the legal process in getting food n l…… licence is too difficult.
i mean u have to give bribe.
and it requires a lot of money. if u r having it than go for it.
n the legal steps—-
requires that the place where u want to open a bar should not be in a residential area.
if not satisfied soryy
Best of luck