What is an off-licence? An off-licence sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.
It turns out 'off-licence' is quite literal - it's a shop licensed to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, reports the Mirror. One clued-up commenter clarified: "Off licence is takeaway. No licence to drink on premises, only off. Rather than a licensed premises like a pub."
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Depending on region and local idiom, they may also be called an off-licence (in the UK and Ireland), off-sale (in parts of Canada and the US), bottle shop, bottle store (South Africa) or, colloquially, bottle-o (in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Canada), liquor store (in Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand) ...
A legal lease must normally be created by deed; however, there are no formal requirements for the creation of a legal lease for a term that takes effect in possession and does not exceed three years at a full market rent without a premium.
When taking on a pub tenancy, you enter a legal commitment for a specified duration. During this period, you will not be permitted to sell your tenancy or pass it on to another party. A franchise agreement is also taken for a fixed term but is assignable; meaning you can sell it on to an agreed party.
To rent a pub you just need to: Find a pub that is available to let with either a pubco, brewery or a private pub landlord. Agree the terms of a pub tenancy. Undergo certain mandatory checks and credit checks by the landlord to make sure you are suitable for running a pub.
About the licence The personal licence is designed to ensure that anybody running or managing a business that sells or supplies alcohol will do so in a professional fashion. Once you receive your personal licence, you can act as the designated premises supervisor for any business that sells or supplies alcohol.
To rent a pub you just need to: Find a pub that is available to let with either a pubco, brewery or a private pub landlord. Agree the terms of a pub tenancy. Undergo certain mandatory checks and credit checks by the landlord to make sure you are suitable for running a pub.
The business license application will take approximately 10 business days to process. If you have city or state endorsements, it may take an additional 2-3 weeks to receive your business license due to approval time.