Liquor Licence Applications
H.O.S.T. Consulting Ltd. will assist you with all aspects of the liquor licence application process. If you are applying for a new licence, making changes to an existing licence, H.O.S.T. will co-ordinate all aspects of this process. This will include meeting with you to discuss the application, reviewing your location, conducting a site assessment and determining the criteria needed to obtain a successful outcome.
Liquor licensing is a complex process, and often involves both the Provincial and local governments. Your application may require community consultation and local government approval.
In British Columbia, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch of B.C. (LCLB) assesses and reviews all liquor licence applications, including those for Restaurants (Food Primary Licences), Bars (Liquor Primary Licences) and Liquor Stores (Licensee Retail Store Licences). The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) of B.C. regulates the distribution of liquor in the province, as well as commenting on certain liquor licence applications.
H.O.S.T. Consulting Ltd. will manage these processes for you, while you concentrate on planning or running your business. Our consultants have years of experience in working with the Liquor Branch, as well as with staff in municipal governments.
H.O.S.T. Consulting will get you the liquor licensing you need, when you need it.
Location Assessment
Consultants at H.O.S.T. Consulting Ltd. use our experience and expertise to successfully licence your establishment. This may include assisting you with a new licence or modifying an existing one. Prior to submitting you application, we will provide a comprehensive location assessment including:
- Provincial legislative and regulatory requirements
- Zoning evaluation
- Local Government (Municipal) requirements
- Community and residential concerns and mitigation strategies
- LCLB and Police considerations
Our assessment of your site will identify and provide risk management strategies relevant to your project. Our consultants will provide recommendations to you to provide you with the best chance obtaining your new licence, or making the changes to your existing one.
H.O.S.T. Consulting will provide you with options and opportunities for new locations as they emerge, as well as keeping you up to date in the changes with the government policies and regulations.
H.O.S.T. Consulting will review potential sites, and assist you in making informed decisions which will save you time and money.
Acquisitions Assistance
Are you interested in buying or selling a licensee reteal liquor store, bar, night club, lounge (liquor primary licence) or restaurant (food primary licence)?
H.O.S.T. Consulting will assist you in buying or selling your liquor licence. With our extensive network of contacts in the industry, we are able to find you an establishment or license for sale or find a buyer for you.
We have assisted many owners of restaurants, bars, night clubs, liquor stores and hotels with this process. H.O.S.T. use our experience in expediting this process for you, and saves you from making costly mistakes that could cost you time and money.
Contact H.O.S.T. Consulting today to discuss how we can assist you in acquiring or selling liquor licences.
Management Consulting
A review and audit of your staffing, operations and inventory controls are the keys to ongoing profits and success.
Contact one of our experienced professionals for an establishment management review and assessment.
Our review will provide you with an assessment of your operations, with options for change management. Discover the difference that professional, dedicated, reliable and personalized service can make to your business.
- We bring a commitment to professional service excellence
- We are dedicated to forging a long term relationship with our clients
- We are specialized consultants in the Hospitality industry.
Contact H.O.S.T. Consulting today to discuss how we can maximize your profitability and identify ways to improve the management of your establishment.
Emergency Planning and Operations Review
Risk assessment, critical incident and emergency planning are the keys to due diligence and proactively preventing problems in your establishment. Contraventions of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act could result in lengthy suspensions or fines, or costly lawsuits.
Insurance companies and Liquor Contol view due dillegence as one of the keys to preventing problems in a licensed establishment. LCLB will also look at due dillegence as a mitigating factor should problems occur in your establishment.
Indeed, the Supreme Court of Canada has determined that due dillegence is a defence which, if successful, is a complete answer to an allegation of a contravention of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act or Regulation.
Contact one of our professionals who will provide you with an assessment of your establishment, management training sessions, and a comprehensive operations manual.
H.O.S.T. Consulting Ltd. will provide you with the tools to prevent problems from occurring while minimizing your exposure to risk should problems occur.
H.O.S.T. Consulting will provide you with the tools to meet the due diligence test and minimize the risks that you face while running a licensed establishment.