does starting a hot dog stand business need a license in california?
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I am pretty sure you do need one, but I'm waiting to see if you get lots of good answers. I've always wanted one here in Alaska.
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Land, a place to set up, booths, and a business license.
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As has been pointed out, requirements vary from state to state. There are a few states (as I remember Missouri and Georgia are two) that require only a business license. Most require specific prior experience, generally around 5  years. In some states, like Nevada, a P.I. license is really nothing more than a special benefit for retired law enforcement officers who worked in that state.
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90% of restaurants fail in their first year of existence. A 10% profit level for a restaurant  is considered a success. The average revenue and net income is hard to define without knowing the food concept and what type of liquor license the establishment will have: just beer and wine license or full bar license? Will the restaurant depend heavily on take out food orders or mostly dining within? The hours are very long 12 to 15 hours a day if yo will be serving lunch and dinner.
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In PA, you can be licensed by the state as a title an tag office.  Otherwise, so far as I know, most, if not all, other states have state-run DMV offices.
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You need a permit to sell anything on a commercial scale.
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If the rental property is between 1 and 4 units, you don't need a license. If it's more than a 4 unit complex, you will need to get a license. I'm not hundred percent sure on this, so double check this info.\n\nRegards
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Ask a hotdog vendor, maybe they'll tell you.\nI think you can do big business if you get a permit in a prime location, like downtown in the business/entertainment areas.
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It's really not as difficult as it seems just some effort that will seem like nothing compared to actually running your own business.\n\n1. You will need to register your business "DBA" at the County Clerk\n2. The city your business will be located in will need you to register for tax purposes this is the BUSINESS LICENSE\n(many small businesses have the city taxes waived for the first 3 years to help with development)\n3. Get a business Bank account.\n4. get your resale license (http://www.boe.ca.gov/)\n\nThere are some serious things you need to consider and doing some research will help you organize your business and have less headache. Make sure once you've done some research on what type of business you'll be starting (sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, corporation etc) you follow the correct order of steps to acquire your status as business. It will keep you from running around in circles and it will save you from potential penalties and or delays.\n\nWhen I started my first business I used went to Boarders and picked up a book by nolo press "how to open up a California business in 24 hrs" http://nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/9FA25870-14F1-4657-9778F19FB41FB93D/111/228/\nThere are many books that are specific to steps required to open it in CA just do some research it will make this seem less daunting.\nGood Luck
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Depends on the location.  All businesses dealing in firearms need a Federal Firearms License.  Beyond that, it depends on state and local restrictions, including zoning.
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Check with the state of interest -- I posted a link to the SBA's Directory of States, Where to Obtain Business Licenses.\n\nHope that helps!
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You can get a state wholesale license for the state of California, by contacting your local City Hall.\n\nIf you are refering to a federal wholesale license, you can go to www.irs.gov and get one there for ten dollars. :)
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Yes, actually you do! I successfully completed the Serv-Safe program at Penn State last year and making coffee anywhere that the public will consume it requires that you are a certified food handler. Reasons being to protect the consumer and the Employer, so if you are not certified then you can tell your boss to make it him or her self, and that's a fact!
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You will need several things to start a bar and grill business. It is best to check with your county and ask them what you need.\n\nTo give you an idea, here are the requirements for a similar type of business in Los Angeles CA (it may not be exactly what your county will require but it will be close):\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.\n- Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system\n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business.\n- Conditional Use Permit/Alcohol Sales: Required for retail alcoholic beverage sales\n- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system.\n- Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit.\n- Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment\n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used\n- Public Health Operating License: Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks\n- Alcoholic Beverage License: Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed.\n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. \n- Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees\n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.\n- Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN): Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. \n\nIt's a LONG list. \n\nYou may want to check with Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE http://www.score.org ), which is a group of retired executives provide guidance, management counseling and training to first-time entrepreneurs and current small business owners. Their service is free.
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Go to your Secretary of State website (to find the URL go to your search engine and type "[Name of State] Secretary of State"] They have links on how to do business in the state, and part of that includes the licenses and permits
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Yes, CA requires two license plates per the vehicle code:\n\nVehicle Code   Front License Plate Bracket\n11713.17.   \n(a) Following the retail sale or lease of a motor vehicle for which the department issues two license plates, a dealer may not deliver the motor vehicle unless either of the following occurs:\n\n(1) The motor vehicle is equipped with a bracket or other means of securing a front license plate.\n\n(2) The dealer obtains a signed written acknowledgment from the person taking delivery of the motor vehicle acknowledging both of the following:\n\n(A) The person expressly refused installation of a bracket or other means of securing the front license plate.\n\n(B) The person understands that California law requires a license plate to be displayed from and securely fastened to the front of the motor vehicle and that the hardware necessary to securely fasten the front plate is available from the dealer.\n\n(b) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell or distribute in this state a new motor vehicle for which the department issues two license plates, unless that motor vehicle is equipped or provided with a bracket or other means of securing the license plates.\n\nI have gotten a ticket for not having the front one mounted before. It's very annoying.\nSign the petition-\nEradication of California's Front License Plate\nhttp://www.petitiononline.com/caplate/petition.html
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Generally you won't need any license. Though be sure to check your states laws regarding small business'. Many of them require you have a tax ID number for paying and collecting taxes.