How to Sell a Liquor License?

01

Connect With Our Team

When you call Liquor License Brokers, you’ll speak directly with one of our experienced liquor license professionals. We’ll review your liquor license details and the market value. Once we agree on a fair sale price, we get to work.

02

Matching You With a Qualified Buyer

Our liquor license brokers carefully match each liquor license seller with a screened, qualified buyer who has both a suitable business location and ABC approval to acquire the license. We don’t just connect you with any buyer—we make sure they’re vetted and ready to move forward.

03

Open Escrow With a Specialized Escrow Company

Next, we open escrow with a third-party escrow company that specializes in liquor license transactions. They’ll draft all escrow instructions and send paperwork to both buyer and seller via email for review and signature.

04

Buyer Funds the Escrow

Once paperwork is signed, the buyer wires their funds into escrow. This ensures that money is safely held until the license transfer is complete.

05

ABC Transfer Process

The buyer then works directly with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to complete the license transfer to their business location. Our team guides both parties to make sure this step goes smoothly.

06

Closing Escrow & Getting Paid

Once ABC finalizes the transfer, escrow closes. The buyer receives their liquor license, and the seller receives their funds. Simple, safe, and successful.