Bars & Restaurants

A Class C liquor license or Tavern liquor license is needed to sell alcohol at a local bar or restaurant. The State examines these applications - reviews your personal history - determining whether an applicant is suited for an on-premise license. If it is a new On-premise license, local approval will be needed before ever going to the State. Let us help guide you through the process and get your business licensed as seamlessly as possible. 
 

Micro Breweries

Michigan is recognized as a national destination for craft brews in America. There are 300+ micro-breweries in Michigan - it is a booming sector of growth, but not without its own set of licensing issues as those interested will contend with both State and Federal licensing. Our firm has worked with dozens of Michigan micro-breweries and have the experience to get your business brewing.
 

Special Permits & LIcenses

Planning a one-time event and want to serve alcohol? We have you covered. Let us help you work through the local and state process for getting your event approved and getting alcohol prepared for service. Whether you are a non-profit or unlicensed business - we can help you make your event work.

Gas Station / C-Stores

A Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) liquor license will be needed for off-premise sales of beer and wine. A Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) liquor license is needed for off-premise spirit sales. The two do not come as a package and finding an available SDD license in your county can be painstaking. Our firm has experience locating and executing agreements for the purchase of these hard-to-find licenses. Once prepared, let our firm help your transition into a liquor licensed business.

Small Distiller

Michigan's distillery industry is in boom, with over 100 small distillers - over 80% of which has developed over the past decade. As with all alcohol manufacturers, businesses will need to work with both State and Federal agencies to acquire the necessary licenses. Let our firm help you work through these lengthy investigations into licensure. We under stand Michigan liquor laws as well as federal liquor laws - enabling you to pursue your distillery stress-free. 

Franchised Businesses

Looking to expand? Trying to become a part of something much bigger? At Brower Vander Veen, we work hard to help you grow and ensure the reputation of your business, even when you're not running the day-to-day. Franchising businesses are common for successful businesses and liquor licensed businesses are no exception. If your bar, restaurant, or liquor store grows big enough - you have options when expanding.

Clubs & Resorts

Club liquor licenses and Resort liquor licenses are unique and less-used licenses for which a familiarity with the Liquor Control Code is beneficial. Our firm is well versed in the Code and can help you navigate the bureaucratic obstacles that come with these license types. If you qualify - these licenses can be an immediate boon to any business seeking to serve alcohol. Don't let the complexity of liquor licensing in Michigan prevent you from increasing your revenue streams. 

Small Wine Maker

With 400 Wine Makers in the Michigan, there is no manufacturing liquor license that is more prevalent. Required to manufacturer mead, cider, and wine - Wine Maker licenses are in hot demand. To start making wine, businesses will need both State and Federal approval. Use our firm's expertise in alcohol manufacturing to ensure that the process is pain-free. At Brower Vander Veen, we pride ourselves in our ability to get you licensed.

Everything in Between

While Brower Vander Veen specializes in liquor law, we pride ourselves in being a one-stop shop covering everything from purchasing agreements, leases, concession agreements, and real estate transfers. If it is involved in a small business - we have got you covered. Drop us a line if you have a small business question or concern!