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Alcohol retailer in Florida, United States
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
FormerlyJack's Friendly Neighborhood Bar,
ABC Liquors
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1936
FounderJack Holloway
HeadquartersOrlando, Florida, United States
Number of locations123 (2021)
Key peopleCharles Bailes III (CEO)
ProductsWine, spirits, beer, cigars, gourmet food, accessories
RevenueIncrease $700 million (2019)
Number of employees1,200 (2021)
Websitewww.abcfws.com

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is an American retail chain that specializes in wine, spirits, beer, cigars, gourmet food, and accessories. The company is based in Orlando, Florida, and was founded in 1936 by Jack Holloway. It is owned by the Bailes family, and Charles Bailes III is its CEO. Despite the name, the company has no relation to the state-run Alcoholic Beverage Control or Alcoholic Beverage Commission stores (both of which are commonly known as ABC stores) found in several U.S. states.

History

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits was founded as Jack's Friendly Neighborhood Bar in 1936 by Jack Holloway, who opened the first store in Orlando, Florida. He later changed the name to ABC Liquors to appear earlier in the phone book, before the chain took its current name. The company has expanded over the years and currently operates 123 stores, all of which are located in Florida.

In the 1980s, the company was acquired by the Bailes family and has remained under their ownership ever since. Under their leadership, ABC has continued to expand retail operations and product offerings, as well as charitable and community initiatives.

References

  1. https://www.abcfws.com/
  2. "ABC Fine Wine & Spirits" official website (https://www.abcfws.com/about-us)
  3. "About Us". ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. Retrieved March 29, 2023. (https://www.abcfws.com/about-us)
  4. "ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: A Retail Success Story" (https://beveragedynamics.com/2018/04/30/abc-fine-wine-spirits-retail-success-story/)
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