Federal Requirements
Establish your business identity at the federal level.
These apply nationwide and anchor everything.
- Apply for IRS EINsource
- FDA Food Facility Registration (if applicable)(optional)
State-Level Framework
Secure state-level food and alcohol authority approvals.
- Register with Secretary of State
- Register for Sales Tax
- Identify State Health Department Requirements
- Identify Alcohol Licensing Authority (ABC/Liquor Board)
County & City Layer
Local zoning, health, and fire compliance.
- Contact County Health Department
- Verify Zoning / Use & Occupancy
- Contact Fire Marshal
- Apply for Local Alcohol Approval (if separate)(optional)