Years of building a successful business? All buyers are not created equal, and we pride ourselves in ensuring you get the maximum price for your business that the market will deliver. Having Liquor License Advisor engaged early is an investment into the rest of your life.
We match the right buyers with the right opportunity.
The Advisor Magazine: Issue #5 –
As things heat up for Summer, people flock to local patios, beaches and resume inter-state travel throughout the country. Sparks are flying with local and state-wide alcohol legislation debates in Massachusetts.
In Issue #5 of The Advisor we discuss:
• The current status of on & off-premise liquor laws;
• Market trends as summer heats up and kicks off;
• Liquor License Advisor’s very own Expert Spotlight: Glenn Lawler weighs in on the liquor world today!
This issue takes a look into the longevity of pandemic vs. new era trends. How laws are changing, life is transitioning, and the liquor industry is expanding & evolving.
If you’ve had an offer to buy in the past… It may not be the right one.
We will help pull together your timeline, your wants and needs, along with any forms, approvals, and financing. We will get you the offer you want, and in most cases can match it with someone who’s willing to pay a premium price.
Time kills good deals… With our high-performing team working on your behalf, everybody can move quickly and efficiently. Coordinating all of the stakeholders through a detailed timeline, with a target closing date. Find out more in the video below.
Off-premise alcohol consumption is a major trend this past year has brought on, and it is predictably here for the long haul. This increase in consumption directly translates to the valuation of your store.
Learn how we adapt and advise based on exclusive market knowledge for the valuation of your store amidst this new normal.
The Advisor Magazine: Issue #4 – Recovering, Reopening & Rebounding?
The Future of Restaurants & Bars
We are officially “all hands on deck” with the economy having reopened fully and the “State of Emergency” order soon to be lifted.
In Issue #4 of The Advisor we discuss:
• The state of Boston’s Restaurant scene;
• The nearing review of the temporary emergency measures for restaurants offering “Cocktails-To-Go”;
• What impact will removing the “State of Emergency” on the liquor industry;
• and more!
This issue takes a deep dive into the world of restaurants and bars, looking at how they are coming out the other side of the pandemic and what impact that will have on off-premise stakeholders.
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The Advisor Magazine: Issue #3 – Planning Past The Pandemic
Liquor License Advisor discusses in The Advisor Magazine the reopening and impact of alcohol trends on stakeholders who are looking to plan past the pandemic.
The role of this publication is to keep liquor store and liquor license owners as well as all stakeholders in the loop when it comes to what’s trending in the marketplace.
The third issue includes but is not limited to:
– Wholesalers & e-commerce making History?
– Old World vs New Distribution: The Evolution of Wine
– UK’s Consumption Crisis Plan
– ABCC’s Advisory Update
– And much more!
View more industry updates in The Advisor Magazine:
The Advisor Magazine: Issue #1 – The 1st Liquor Industry Trade Magazine
Liquor License Advisor is proud to announce an industry first with the liquor industry trade publication, The Advisor Magazine.
The role of this publication is to keep liquor store and liquor license owners as well as all stakeholders in the loop when it comes to what’s trending in the marketplace.
The first issue includes but is not limited to:
-Drizly bought by Uber for $1.1 Billion
-2021 trends & opportunities
-When will the COVID “Bump” end
-A review of the State Quota in MA (Cumberland Farms versus MPSA)
-And much more!
Check out more liquor industry updates in The Advisor Magazine:
The Advisor Magazine: Issue #2 – Disruption & Deregulation
Liquor License Advisor discusses in The Advisor Magazine a number of industry trends and concerns. In this issue, we connect with Robert A. Mellion, Executive Director and Counsel for Massachusetts Package Store Association (MPSA) as well as Louis Cassis, Executive Director of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Massachusetts to discuss the controversial topic of NIPS.
The role of this publication is to keep liquor store and liquor license owners as well as all stakeholders in the loop when it comes to what’s trending in the marketplace.
The second issue includes but is not limited to:
– Unpacking Mass Pack’s 3 Biggest Issues In 2021
– NIPS: Where Do We Go From Here (2 Part Series)
– The Shift? Market Place Trends
– And much more!
Check our more liquor license industry updates in The Advisor Magazine:
Liquor License Broker Boston - How Do You Know If A Broker Is Right For You?
Boston Liquor License Broker – or any broker for that matter are not all the same!
When you are buying or selling a license or a business, there are many moving parts and it requires some skill and finesse to get the result you want. A successful transaction in the liquor industry has to be navigated by someone who meets the following criteria:
they are a specialist in the liquor industry, not a generalist
they are trustworthy and have integrity
they have industry-specific knowledge of liquor licenses in the area
they have the confidence and communications skills that will lead the process and keep all parties in check
they have proven systems and processes
they are surrounded by a team and complimentary experts who can get the deal done
The intricacies of a deal have to be managed in a way that keeps it moving along. We’ve found the longer a deal goes, the more likely it is to not close. We place significant priority in timing each phase of the process and know exactly how long it takes to sell a liquor store or license.
In this video, Dan Newcomb, long time liquor license advisor and liquor license expert talks about finding the right Boston liquor license broker:
At the end of the day, you want to find the best fit with someone who can see the deal through to the end and get the transaction done in the quickest time possible for the most money when selling your liquor store.
If you are looking for a Boston liquor license broker or a liquor store broker anywhere in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Florida – give us a call we’d be happy to discuss options to work with us to get you where you need to be.
To learn more about our general offerings and specialized services for attorneys, licensing coordinators, liquor store owners, franchise developers, food and beverage establishment owners, bankruptcy trustees, lenders, and more, visit our resources section or give us a call directly at 781.319.9800
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