Testimonials

  • "Liquor License Specialists have been absolutely priceless to me over the past 2 years. Qdoba has expanded our presence nationwide, and each new jurisdiction brings a new set of challenges. With LLS's comprehensive feasability reports and consulting services, I know that Qdoba's licensing needs will be met in a timely and efficient manner - and I look forward to continuing our wonderful relationship!"

    Michelle Kelsey
    Development Coordinator
    Qdoba Mexican Grill

  • "I have turned over the vast majority of our liquor licensing business to LLS, and have never been disappointed, including when our growing company went through an IPO in 2004. I know I can consistently rely on the qualities and services that are the most important to me: excellent communication, reliable follow-up, awareness of time sensitivity, going the extra mile when necessary, and relieving me from the burden of worry."

    Susan Thompson
    Director of Legal Administration
    McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants

  • "ABC Escrow has provided our Applebee's franchises the help and support we need to fuel the exponential growth of our business. We have exclusively used ABC Escrow in handling all of our liquor license transfers. Additionally, we recently had ABC Escrow handle a bulk transfer of ten of our locations and their intimate knowledge of complicated transfer laws allowed the transaction to be carried out in a in a fast, competent, and efficient manner. We would recommend using ABC Escrow to anyone who needs assistance with transferring ownership of liquor licenses, and would gladly use them again for our future projects."

    Cyrus Commissariat
    Franchisee
    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Escrow

 

All liquor license acquisitions require an escrow, which is in essence a third party depository which holds the buyer’s money while the transaction is ongoing and disburses the funds to the seller at the close of escrow. Think of it as a bank designed to protect both the buyer and seller while a big money transaction is underway. As a buyer or seller, you want the assurance that no funds will change hands until ALL of the terms and conditions of the transaction have been fulfilled. The escrow holder has the obligation to safeguard the funds and/or documents while they are in their possession, and to disburse funds only when all provisions of the escrow have been followed.

The escrow process can often be complicated and confusing. Liquor License Specialists seeks to simplify that process by working with an escrow company that exclusively deals with liquor license escrows, ABC Escrow. This makes ABC Escrow particularly suited to help ensure that your escrow will move quickly and painlessly through the escrow process, since they’ve done thousands and thousands of escrows over the years. The escrow company is bonded, licensed, insured, and government regulated. This means you can deposit your money with complete security and comfort.

Member: Escrow Agents Fidelity Corp.
               California Escrow Institute

California License # 9631735
Arizona License    # EA0903609

www.ABCEscrow.com