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High cost, shortage of liquor licenses makes life difficult for Boston's aspiring restauranteurs
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A liquor license can make or break a new restaurant. But a liquor license in Boston can cost more than $600,0000 — and there aren't many available.
That makes starting out especially hard for entrepreneurs of color who want to get into the restaurant business.
Radio Boston delves into the challenges restaurants face to obtain liquor licenses.
This segment aired on May 23, 2024.