Getting a TABC permit in Texas is no small feat. The permit allows a commercial establishment to serve alcohol (like in a bar or restaurant), but getting the permit means negotiating some daunting legal red tape and dealing with numerous government offices, all of which is not for the faint of heart. The other difficulty in doing all of this is that it takes a lot of time. Any mistakes made on the paperwork (and the laws regarding permitting in Texas vary from city to city) will void the work, and the forms must be corrected and resubmitted. Yes, it all takes time and it’s a formidable job to get done. Any mistakes made on the paperwork (and the laws regarding permitting in Texas vary from city to city) will void the work, and the forms must be corrected and resubmitted. Yes, it all takes time and it’s a formidable job to get done.
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Why Get a TABC Permit?
Though the permitting process is very involved, a TABC permit is very valuable for a restaurant owner. Being allowed to legally serve alcohol means a cafe can bring in a much larger number of customers, at a much higher profit margin. Alcoholic drinks can be marked up much more than food items, so the chance to make a good profit is considerable. Still, the difficulty in getting a permit is that it all takes a lot of time and concentration, right at the time when a business owner has to be involved in getting their new restaurant open. So, what to do. The difficulty in getting a permit is that it all takes a lot of time and concentration, right at the time when a business owner has to be involved in getting their new restaurant open. So, what to do?
Calling in a Consultant
Some business owners solve the permitting problem by hiring in special consultants who specialize in dealing with the legal paperwork involved in getting a permit. These consultants do charge money for their time, but the time and aggravation they can save