What permits/licenses are required, from whom, and how long does it typically take to acquire them (and for how much)? How much does will it cost to acquire inventory? Any other key hurdles/requirements to get up and running?
2006-06-13 09:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by Ryan F 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
In the San Francisco Bay Area
2006-06-13 09:40:51 · update #1
Which bay?
2006-06-13 09:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by shehawke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doofusses!
"The Bay Area" refers to the area around San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, San Mateo, San Jose... you get the picture.
I would say that the biggest hurdle is the cost of renting a retail space. If you're looking at downtown(ish) San Francisco then I would forget it. There are already a zillion wine stores in that part of the city alone and you may be looking at rent of $6,000.
2006-06-13 09:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez, buddy, more than you can imagine. Everyone wants to live there who can afford it, and doesn't have a family to pay for, and the wine business is cut-throat. You need to be well-capitalized and have plenty to live on in case you don't break even. Owning a wine store in the Bay area would be a hobby for most.
I would do it, too, if I could.
2006-06-19 16:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which bay area
the bay area near the great lakes?
then you need at least 500 thousand dollars for permits, rental space, inventory, workers and a few pay offs under the table
good luck
2006-06-13 09:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-13 09:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by coolmasti16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋