ARCHER BWS
Beer • Wine • Spirits
4147 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
Community & License Presentation
Bhupendra Patel
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business Name
Archer BWS (Beer • Wine • Spirits)
Owner
Bhupendra Patel
Address
4147 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
License Type
Package Goods + Fast-Food Restaurant (incidental liquor & gaming)
License Authority
BACP / Local Liquor Control Commission
OUR VISION FOR ARCHER AVENUE
Turning a storefront on Archer Avenue into a clean, well-lit neighborhood store and restaurant.
New Storefront
New illuminated sign and refreshed storefront.
Interior Renovation
New flooring, fresh paint, and modern shelving.
Modern POS System
Computerized register with ID check
Significant Investment
Fixtures, refrigeration, and security
Licensed Staff
All alcohol-serving staff BASSETT or TIPS certified, trained on fraudulent IDs
Restricted Products
No fortified wines, no high-gravity malt liquors
PROPOSED STOREFRONT
Proposed storefront rendering for 4147 S Archer Ave [replace with photo once installed]
HOURS OF OPERATION
All hours established by and subject to City of Chicago BACP/LLCC license conditions.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
Sunday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
FOOD SERVICE & VIDEO GAMING
Per the draft Plan of Operation, both are incidental to the food business.
Fast-Food Restaurant
• Fresh sandwiches, pizza, Italian-American food, salads, desserts
• Dine-in, carry-out, delivery, online ordering
• Chicago food-service license and certified sanitation person
• Alcohol served mainly with meals
Video Gaming
• Illinois Gaming Board licensed terminals only
• Located in an approved area inside the restaurant
• Secondary and incidental to food service
• Steps to keep under-21 persons out
• Limited number of terminals in a supervised area
• Staff check ID of anyone who plays
If video gaming is approved, the fast-food restaurant will also be offered at the premises.
SAFETY & SECURITY PLAN
Community safety is our highest operational priority.
Security Cameras
• Cameras around the property
• Good-quality interior cameras
• Camera access available to CPD on request
• OEMC Private Sector Camera Initiative connection where possible
Additional Security Measures
• Lighting around the property
• Strict ID verification; staff trained on fraudulent IDs
• No-loitering policy posted and enforced
• Written incident log; 911 for illegal activity
• Refuse service to visibly intoxicated customers
CAMERAS & LIGHTING
Cameras and lighting throughout the property.
Exterior Cameras
Cameras around the property
Interior Cameras
Good-quality cameras inside the store
Lighting
Lighting around the property
Security cameras are available to CPD upon request, per our Plan of Operation.
COMPLIANCE COMMITMENTS
Staff Training
• All staff BASSETT or TIPS certified
• New hires certified within 2 weeks
• Fraudulent ID detection training
Community Relations
• Regular CAPS Beat Meeting attendance
• District business meetings
• Open-door meetings with Alderperson & community
Site Maintenance
• Area monitored open to close
• Kept free of garbage and debris
• Private waste hauler, regular pickup
Incident Reporting
• Written incident log at all times
• 911 called for any illegal activity (MCC 4-4-306)
• Log available to CPD / BACP on request
[Plan of Operation with BACP/LLCC — draft pending execution; update status before presenting]
ADDRESSING COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Public intoxication / loitering
Exterior cameras, no service to intoxicated persons, public-drinking signage, banned-persons policy, 911 reporting
Sales of problem alcohol
Plan of Operation bars fortified wines, high-gravity malt liquors, and below-price singles
Late-night disturbances
Closing 11 PM Mon–Thu and Sun, midnight Fri–Sat; exterior monitored for noise
Property appearance
New signage, lighting, and cameras; area kept clean from open to close
Community engagement
Attending CAPS and district business meetings, and meeting with the Alderwoman and residents
Plan of Operation
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Liquor Expo — Sister Store, Chicago
Exterior and interior views
Clarendon Food Wine & Spirits — Uptown
Our Uptown sister store on Clarendon Avenue
Southport Beer Wine & Spirits — Lakeview
Exterior and interior views
Southport Wine & Spirits — Lakeview (cont.)
Interior views
OUR MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO
Archer BWS will be the newest addition to a portfolio of operating stores.
Location | Neighborhood | Status |
Clarendon Food Wine & Spirits | Uptown | Operating |
Southport Beer Wine & Spirits | Lakeview | Operating |
Liquor Expo | Chicago | Operating |
Archer BWS | Archer Avenue | Opening Soon |
Our Commitment
to Archer Avenue
“We are not just opening a store. We are investing in the safety and quality of Archer Avenue.”
✓ Operating within all legal, regulatory, and community-agreed conditions
✓ Maintaining open dialogue with the Alderperson, Chamber, and neighborhood organizations
✓ Promptly addressing any community complaints or concerns
Bhupendra Patel • Archer BWS