Q: What does ABC mean?
A: Alcoholic Beverage Control
Q: What is a local ABC Board?
A: A local board consists of a Chairman and two to six members additional members, appointed by their city, town or county governing authority.
Q: Are the local ABC Boards part of the ABC Commission?
A: No. In North Carolina ABC boards are local political subdivisions of the State. They operate as separate entities establishing their own policies and procedures.
Q: Does the ABC Commission have authority over the local ABC Boards?
A: Yes. However, the local ABC Board retains authority to set policy and adopt rules so long as it conforms to ABC laws and Commission rules.
Q: Are you a state employee (agency) or a county employee?
A: Neither. We are employees of the Franklinton ABC Board (more details and distinctions are provided in the North Carolina ABC Commission website). However, the revenue, prices and various regulations are managed by the State, in addition to authorizing Town Commissioners to make board member appointments.
Q: What is the difference between the local ABC Board and the local ABC store?
A: The local ABC Board provides management of the local ABC store(s) that is within its operating jurisdiction.
Q: What if you don’t stock a product I would like to purchase?
A: If the product is listed in the North Carolina Price Book and you would like for us to carry that item, please ask us and we will consider stocking the product on our shelves. If it is not listed in the Price Book, we can do what is called a “special order.” Special orders arrive by the case, we cannot purchase just one bottle, however, we will not require you to purchase the whole case unless it is a product we had trouble selling in the past. You can expect 4-8 weeks for delivery, sometimes longer, depending on the product and its place of origin. You can request a special order at any of your local ABC Stores. The special item price list is available here.
Q: Can local ABC stores have “sales” and offer spirituous liquor at discount or below the next ABC store prices?
A: No. The retail price of spirituous liquor sold in North Carolina ABC stores shall be uniform throughout the state. A Price Book is published and distributed every February, May, August and November, and all stores are required to use the established prices. There are monthly discounts on selected items. In addition, we periodically discontinue brands, and offer these items at discounted prices.