CA ABC LICENSING &
FEDERAL TTB PERMITTING

Readiness Questionnaire

What to Consider

We help you focus on what matters: building a successful brand and enjoying the ride. By making holistic considerations about your project from the start, we can help you get things done on time, on budget, and push boundaries without breaking them.

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Begin by thinking about who is involved in this project, how management responsibilities are assigned, and who will have decision-making authority.

Questions to ask:

Do you need to form a new business entity for ownership? LLC v. Corporation?

Do you have an operating agreement?

How will this project be funded? Self-funded, debt, outside investment?

BRAND PROTECTION

Your brand is your most valuable asset, protect the equity and goodwill you’re building.

Questions to ask:

Have you searched and cleared your brand name, logos and other trademarks?

Have you secured USPTO federal trademark registration?

Which markets will you be entering? Do you need international registration?

LICENSING AND PERMITS

Licensing and permits allow you to legally produce and sell your product, be in the know early.

Questions to ask:

What state license type do you need?

Are you entering multiple markets? Do you need approval in additional states?

Do you have any partner or tied-house conflicts that may prevent or delay license approval?

Do you have your TTB permit?

PRODUCTION

Ensure smooth production runs, reliable ingredient tracking, and design scalable operations to support growth.

Questions to ask:

Do you need help with recipe development?

Have you found a co-packer? Do you know what to look for in a co-pack contract?

Where are you storing your products?

Do you have TTB approvals for your formulas and labels?

Entity formation for ownership: 1 month

Trademark Registration: 8+ months

TIMELINES

ABC License: 4-6 months

TTB Permit: 2 months

Formula Approval: 2-4 weeks

Label Approval: 2-4 weeks

What We Offer

CA ABC & TTB Services

CA ABC Application Preparation & Submission

TTB Application Preparation & Submission

$2,500*

CA ABC & TTB Application Preparation & Submission

$4,500*

*base rate shown, does not include government filing fees

$2,500*

How It Works

  • Whether you’re simply exploring, or ready to dive in, this will help guide how we work together. CLICK HERE

  • After we review your questionnaire, we’ll get in touch with next steps and make a plan together.

  • We’ll send a Master Services Agreement, Statement of Work, and Project Plan for you to review and sign.

  • We flat rate our ABC & TTB projects so there are no surprises. Once your invoice is paid, we can schedule your project and get to work.

  • You’re taking a major step forward for your business and we’re stoked to help!