Florida Issued Liquor License to Gramps By the Sea
The state granted a 4COP quota liquor license to the entity on December 20, 2023.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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On December 20, 2023, the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco issued a 4COP quota liquor license to Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC. The entity is fully owned by the Delaware-based Gramps Rickenbacker LLC.
Why it matters
The licensing process grants the business at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway the legal authorization to serve alcohol. This permit remains valid through March 31, 2027.
The 4COP quota license grants 100% ownership interest to Gramps Rickenbacker LLC. The parent company currently carries a $530 outstanding tax debt in Delaware.
The players
Adam Gersten
He signed an amendment to remove Aabad Melwani from the Florida company on December 18, 2023.
Aabad Melwani
He filed the initial paperwork for Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC before being removed from the firm.
The details
Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC was originally formed on November 14, 2023, with Aabad Melwani and Adam Gersten listed as initial members. By December 18, 2023, Adam Gersten removed Melwani from the Florida operating company, the same day the Delaware-based parent entity was established.
Timeline
November 14, 2023: Articles of Organization filed for Gramps By the Sea Pop.
December 18, 2023: Melwani was removed from the company and the Delaware LLC was formed.
December 20, 2023: The state officially issued the liquor license.
June 1, 2026: Gramps Rickenbacker LLC entered Cease Good Standing status.
March 31, 2027: The liquor license is scheduled to expire.
Market Landscape
This licensing move highlights the consolidation of restaurant operations under Delaware parent entities for Florida-based ventures. The structure follows the broader corporate trend of using tiered holding companies to manage hospitality assets.
The issuance of this license confirms the establishment of the business at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway. Residents and visitors can expect the location to operate with full liquor service through the 2027 expiration date.
The takeaway
This registration confirms the formal legal status of the restaurant on Rickenbacker Causeway. Operators must maintain their good standing with the state to ensure continuous access to their liquor licensing privileges.
Further reading
For more information on the local hospitality scene, visit the Miami Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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