Health and Operating Permits

A liquor license is only part of opening. Most food and beverage businesses also need health and local operating permits. We identify what your location requires and handle the filings.

Opening a bar or restaurant takes more than a TABC permit. City and county authorities require their own health and operating approvals before you can serve the public, and the exact list depends on your location, your build out, and your menu. Gerald Franklin Agency helps you identify the health and operating permits your business needs, coordinates the applications, and keeps the pieces moving in parallel with your liquor license so nothing holds up your opening.

GFA desk notes. Health and Operating Permits

What It Covers

The Permits Behind Opening Day

The specific requirements vary by city and county, but most food and beverage businesses encounter some combination of the following.

Food establishment health permit

The local health department permit that lets you prepare and serve food to the public, with the inspection that goes with it.

Certificate of occupancy

Local sign off that your space is approved for its intended use and occupancy before you open.

Sign permits

Local approval for exterior signage, which many cities regulate separately.

Local operating approvals

Any additional city or county registrations tied to your business type and location.

GFA application forms. Health and Operating Permits

How We Help

One Team, All the Moving Parts

We review your location and business type to list the permits you actually need
We coordinate the health and operating applications alongside your TABC filing
We help you prepare for inspections and respond to questions
We keep the timeline aligned so approvals land together, not one at a time

GFA Texas restaurant patio. Health and Operating Permits

Questions