Hospitality and commercial

Open on time. Stay compliant.

A delayed opening costs rent, payroll and reputation. We manage permits, certificates and operating licenses, including liquor, for hotels, restaurants, gyms and retail, from the first site check to the day you open, and for every location after that.

New construction clients include

Waldorf AstoriaThe SetaivapianoR ZONE Fitness

Who we work with

Built for businesses that can't afford to wait.

HotelsNew construction and renovation permits, Certificates of Use and occupancy for properties like The Setai and Waldorf Astoria.
Restaurants and barsBuild-out permits, Certificates of Use, fire sign-offs, and food service and liquor licensing.
Gyms and fitnessTenant build-outs and opening approvals across multiple locations, like our work with R ZONE Fitness.
Retail and officesChange of use, tenant improvements, Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Occupancy.
Multi-site rolloutsOne team managing permits for every location, so openings happen on schedule.

Store-opening process

From site check to opening day.

  1. Site due diligence

    Before you sign, we check zoning, the approved use, open permits and violations on the space.

  2. Permits and plans

    We file build-out permits, track plan review and coordinate with your architect and contractor.

  3. Inspections

    Building, fire and other agency inspections, scheduled and followed up.

  4. Licensed and open

    Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Use, Business Tax Receipts and liquor and food service licenses in hand.

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Planning an opening?

Tell us the address and your target opening date. We'll map out every approval you need and how long each takes.

Call or text (305) 338-6399elizabeth@thepermitqueen.netOffices in Coral Gables and BrickellMon to Thu 8:30 am to 4 pm · Fri 8:30 am to 1 pm · Closed weekends¿Prefiere español? Llámenos. Hablamos español.
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