Licensing Managed by Experts

A team with over 50 years of combined experience guiding you from application to approval and every renewal after.

50+ Years

combined ABC experience

1,000+

licenses obtained

5,000+

people trained

5 ★

71 Google reviews

100%

recommended on Facebook
(46 reviews)

50+ Years

combined ABC experience

1,000+

licenses obtained

5,000+

people trained

5 ★

71 Google reviews

100%

recommended on Facebook (46 reviews)

What does ABC Consulting Do?

One-Day Special Events

Weddings, festivals, nonprofits handled start to finish.

Retail Alcohol Licensing

Restaurants, bars, stores: full application prep & filing.

Industry, Wholesale & Manufacturing

Virginia ABC + federal TTB, label (COLA) approval, excise tax.

Retail Tobacco

Vape shops and retailers selling cigarettes, liquid nicotine now requires a license from VA ABC Authority.

Cannabis Licensing

Cannabis sales expected in 2027.

Business Consulting

Annual reviews, monthly sales reporting, renewals.

Why work with ABC Consulting instead of doing it alone?

Decades inside the system.

Our team spent careers working with the Virginia ABC Authority. We know what agents look for and how to avoid the mistakes that delay approval.

A team, not a single person.

You’re never waiting on one overloaded consultant. We have the capacity to move fast and the depth to handle the complex cases.

We stay with you.

Licensing is the beginning. We handle renewals, MBAR, rule changes, and reporting — an ongoing partnership, not a one-time transaction.

Human expertise, AI-powered speed.

We’re real, invested people who use AI as a tool for efficiency so you get faster turnarounds and guidance that’s always current.

How Does the Process Work?

Free consult

Tell us about your business and goals.

We map your path

The right license, the requirements, the timeline, the cost.

We prepare & file

Application, publication, and agency coordination, done.

Approval & beyond

You open. We keep you compliant.

Not sure if you are meeting your Food-Liquor Ratio?

Food

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Liquor/Mixed Beverages

Your Ratio --%

What is the Food-Liquor Ratio?

New for 2026 — your ratio now depends on your food sales:

$48K+/month in food → no ratio requirement
$25K–$48K/month (or low-occupancy) → 30% minimum
Under $25K/month in food → 45% minimum

What Clients Say

Rated 5.0 ★ across 71 Google reviews | 100% recommended on Facebook (46 reviews).

"Working with Virginia ABC Consulting has been great, it saved us a ton of time to focus on other parts of the business. We had a bit of a complicated scenario but Ivy and the rest of the team understood our business goals right away and made it happened. Ivy was very organized and her understanding of Virginia ABC was extremely helpful in the process. Highly recommend this team!"

Eric Barrett

"Professional, knowledgeable, wonderful group of folks. I would highly recommend them!!!"

Stephanie Dean - Holly Fork Farm

"Beyond surpassed our expectations… When we partnered with ABC consulting we figured they would speed up the process for us to receive our License, what we didn't expect was how FAST they were able to do it. They went above and beyond. Natasha and Ivy and the whole team were an absolute honor to work with. They took an unbearable process and made it seamless. We will be using the again in the future."

Nick Petro

ABC Consulting is an independent consulting firm. We are not the Virginia ABC Authority and we are not attorneys. We provide expert guidance — not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

How long does it take to get a Virginia ABC license?

Retail license timelines depend on a required 30-day public objection period that begins with the first of two legal newspaper publications; one-day event licenses are typically approved in about 15 days. We’ll give you a realistic timeline up front.

Do I really need a consultant? Can't I file myself?

You can. Most people hire us because a single error or missed publication step can delay approval by weeks. We get it right the first time and handle the coordination.

Are you the Virginia ABC Authority?

No. We’re an independent private firm. The Virginia ABC Authority is the state agency; we help you navigate it.

Are you a law firm?

No. We’re business consultants, not attorneys. For legal advice we’ll point you to a qualified Virginia attorney.

Ready to Get Licensed?

Pricing varies by license type. Contact us for a clear, custom quote.