Food &
Beverage
Food & Beverage Business in Texas:
A Booming Opportunity
Texas is a hotbed for culinary entrepreneurship — from vibrant food trucks in Austin to neighborhood cafes in Houston. But behind every successful food business is a strong legal foundation.
Whether you're opening a restaurant, launching a mobile food unit, or starting a catering company, navigating health permits, business structure, and local ordinances is critical. We help you get licensed, compliant, and legally ready to serve.
Common Legal Needs in the Food & Beverage Industry
Starting a food business involves more than just recipes and ingredients. Each type of operation must meet state and local requirements — and getting it wrong can delay your opening or put your investment at risk.
We assist food and beverage entrepreneurs with:
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LLC or Entity Formation to protect personal assets
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Health Department Permits (local and state level)
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Food Establishment Licenses
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Mobile Food Unit Permits for food trucks and trailers
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TABC Licensing for businesses serving or selling alcohol
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Zoning and Occupancy Reviews for brick-and-mortar locations
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Vendor and Lease Agreements for markets, commissary kitchens, and shared spaces
Whether you're launching your first food truck or opening a full-scale restaurant, we work to ensure that you are covered.
Start in 4 Simple Steps
Our streamlined legal process gets your food business up and running — quickly, correctly, and confidently.
Step 1: Eligibility Check
We assess your business model and location to identify which licenses, permits, and registrations are required under Texas law.
Step 2: LLC + Licensing Application
We file your Texas LLC, obtain your EIN, and prepare and submit all necessary licensing applications — including health and alcohol permits.
Step 3: Documents + Compliance Guide
You’ll receive your approved filings and a step-by-step compliance guide so you know exactly what’s required to stay legal and inspection-ready.
Step 4: You’re Open for Business
With your licenses in hand and legal setup complete, you're ready to launch and serve customers with confidence.
Types of Food & Beverage
Businesses We Serve
Food Trucks & Mobile Food Units
From taco trucks to gourmet trailers, mobile food businesses must meet unique health, fire safety, and mobility requirements. We help with commissary agreements, city permits, mobile unit licensing, and LLC formation.
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Independent coffee shops require the right permits for food handling and retail sales. We handle your setup, licensing, and lease reviews so you can focus on serving great coffee.
Brick-and-Mortar Restaurants
Whether you're opening a fast-casual restaurant or a full-service dining concept, we assist with health permits, TABC licensing, lease agreements, entity structuring, and more — all tailored to your location and menu.
Catering Companies & Private Chefs
Off-site food service requires a different set of health and liability considerations. We help caterers and private chefs comply with commissary requirements, insurance needs, and food handler regulations.
Pop-Ups & Ghost Kitchens
Operating in shared kitchens or launching a delivery-only concept? We assist with licensing, commercial kitchen agreements, and city-specific permitting to ensure you’re running a compliant operation.
Fruit Stands & Produce Vendors
Selling fresh fruits and vegetables — whether at roadside stands, farmers markets, or small retail locations — requires proper registration, sales tax permits, and sometimes food handler certifications. We ensure your setup complies with local and state rules.
Farms & Agricultural Food Producers
Whether you operate a small farm, grow specialty crops, or produce packaged goods from your harvest, we help with business formation, labeling compliance, direct-to-consumer licensing, and farm stand regulations.
Why Work With Us
Since 2013, we’ve helped Texas entrepreneurs bring their business dreams to life — legally and successfully.
Texas-Specific Expertise
We know the ins and outs of food service regulations in cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and beyond — including local health departments and TABC rules.
Tailored Legal Strategy
We take the time to understand what you're serving, where, and how — and then we create a legal setup tailored to your concept.
Take the First Step to
Realizing your Dream
Before you open your doors, make sure you're legally cleared to operate in Texas.
Click below to begin your Eligibility Check — a quick review to determine whether your business model requires a license and what legal steps you need to take.
✅ Identify required licenses and permits
✅ Confirm if your services require medical oversight
✅ Avoid costly mistakes and delays