Permits & Certifications
All operating licenses, health certifications and regulatory approvals active and current, allowing immediate operation.
Overview
Operating licenses, health certifications, grease-trap approvals and the other regulatory approvals for the current operation are active and current.
These approvals typically take around six months to secure from scratch. Here they are already in place — a large part of what the key money buys. Copies are available for review after signing the NDA.
What's included
- Operating licenses
- Health certifications
- Grease-trap approvals
- Other regulatory approvals — all active and current
Why it matters to a buyer
The approvals that typically take ~6 months are already done.
Start operating from day one.
Lower regulatory risk.
What to verify in due diligence
Steps you complete during the inspection and document review, after signing the NDA:
- Review copies of the current permits and certifications.
- Confirm which transfer and which must be re-issued in the new operator's name with the City, County or State.
- Confirm any requirements tied to a change of concept or menu.
- Confirm with the issuing agencies which approvals must be reissued to the new operator.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you list each license and permit with its expiration date?
- Which are tied to the current entity and must be reissued?
- Is there a liquor license, and if so, is it transferable?
- Are there any pending violations or inspections?
Request the full details
The detailed list and supporting documents for this item are shared after signing the standard NDA — it can be signed digitally in under 24 hours.
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