Gerald Franklin Agency

Gerald Franklin Agency: Liquor Licensing, Permitting and Compliance Experts

Trusted Since 1944 | 260+ Years Combined Experience | Former TABC Supervisors

Navigating the TABC and Federal TTB shouldn’t stop your business from growing. The Gerald Franklin Agency (GFA) provides the "Insider Advantage" to help you open faster and stay compliant.

Founded by Gerald Franklin, Sr., we are Texas’s premier licensing agency. Our team includes former TABC regional supervisors, enforcement specialists, and accounts examiners. We speak the language of regulators because we used to be the regulators.

Our Expertise:

    State & Local Licensing: TABC Permits for retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.

    Federal Permits: Winery, brewery, and distillery TTB authorizations.

    Ancillary Permits: Tobacco, Lotto, Sales Tax, and Food Stamp (SNAP).

    Bonds: All State and Federal level bonds required for compliance.

    Consulting: Expert witness testimony in Dram Shop liability cases.