I am not much more than an overly enthusiastic homebrewer at the moment, looking down the road and dreaming of starting a small beer label. I am interested in the idea of contracting a brewery to produce beer which I distribute.
I am in Massachusetts and this is the market I'd be focused on. I was looking around for information on the legal/licensing aspect of things, and am under the (hopefully mistaken) impression that it is $5000 licensing fee just for a license to operate in the manner I intend. Does this sound wildly off-base? Is that a brewery or wholesale operation?
Aside from that specific detail, I am trying to get a general idea of all the start up costs associated with this business model. I realize I will need refrigerated storage (rented?) and delivery means (outsourced trucking?, etc.). I'd need the services of a lawyer and accountant, right? What kind of fees would they be looking for?
I have a few friends in the bar industry, so I think I would start there hoping to get a few cases offered at the bar. Any further tips on that aspect?
I am in Massachusetts and this is the market I'd be focused on. I was looking around for information on the legal/licensing aspect of things, and am under the (hopefully mistaken) impression that it is $5000 licensing fee just for a license to operate in the manner I intend. Does this sound wildly off-base? Is that a brewery or wholesale operation?
Aside from that specific detail, I am trying to get a general idea of all the start up costs associated with this business model. I realize I will need refrigerated storage (rented?) and delivery means (outsourced trucking?, etc.). I'd need the services of a lawyer and accountant, right? What kind of fees would they be looking for?
I have a few friends in the bar industry, so I think I would start there hoping to get a few cases offered at the bar. Any further tips on that aspect?
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