1. Register a restaurant
If you are planning to open a small shop, such as a delicatessen or takeaway shop that only provides takeaways and no dine-in service, or a fast food restaurant with only a few seats, you don't need to hire many people. Although the income is not much, the cost and risk are also small. For such a restaurant, you can choose "unlimited company" when registering, but most restaurants still choose "limited company".
Because if the restaurant business is booming and the scale is getting bigger, the risk will increase. In this case, registering a "limited company" can help you reduce the risk. In addition, if your restaurant business is relatively good and you make a lot of money throughout the year, you can pay less tax or pay tax later through a "limited company".
about Comparison between Limited Company and Unlimited Company , you can refer to our website articles:
If you plan to DIY your company, we also have an How to register a company video , which specifically talks about the required information and expenses for your reference.
The risks and advantages of a limited company and an unlimited company are different, so when choosing the form of company, you must consider it comprehensively and choose carefully.
2. Site selection and decoration
Open a restaurant, Site selection is very important , because it is directly related to the restaurant's profits. It can even be said that the success of a restaurant depends largely on the location.
Before renting a house, it is recommended that you consult the Environmental Protection Bureau to see if the house is suitable for a restaurant. For example, the smoke exhaust vents or kitchen windows of some stores are facing the residents behind. Even if it is fine now, those residents living behind will still complain in the future, and you will often have to spend money to adjust it.
Here is a friendly reminder that when choosing a location, in addition to the density of people, convenient transportation, and policy risks, you also need to consider the term of the rental contract signed with the landlord and whether the landlord allows renovations. Lease Period If you can only rent for a short period of time and cannot renew the lease, or if the price is not agreed upon when renewing the lease, you will suffer a great loss. Business licenses and storefront renovations are both expensive and time-consuming. If the landlord does not rent to you after the restaurant has been in business for a while and asks you to move out, then you have worked in vain and the popularity you have accumulated with great difficulty will be gone.
When you are sure you want to rent, it is best to have the lease contract reviewed by a professional lawyer to avoid future troubles.
After renting a house, it is inevitable to renovate and redecorate the store. Before decorating, you need to have a clear floor plan, accurate to the layout of each seat. In addition, Canada stipulates that any construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building must obtain a permit. Building Permits Therefore, before starting construction, you must apply for a building permit.
Shop sign It is also an important part of the decoration. An exquisite signboard can leave a good impression on consumers from all over the country and also serve as a decoration for the restaurant. But in Canada, Shop sign It is not something you can do DIY easily. In most areas, there are special regulations on the hanging of signs, and there are also strict restrictions on the size, type, and hanging position of commercial signs.
2. Site selection and decoration
Open a restaurant, Site selection is very important , because it is directly related to the restaurant's profits. It can even be said that the success of a restaurant depends largely on the location.
Before renting a house, it is recommended that you consult the Environmental Protection Bureau to see if the house is suitable for a restaurant. For example, the smoke exhaust vents or kitchen windows of some stores are facing the residents behind. Even if it is fine now, those residents living behind will still complain in the future, and you will often have to spend money to adjust it.
Here is a friendly reminder that when choosing a location, in addition to the density of people, convenient transportation, and policy risks, you also need to consider the term of the rental contract signed with the landlord and whether the landlord allows renovations. Lease Period If you can only rent for a short period of time and cannot renew the lease, or if the price is not agreed upon when renewing the lease, you will suffer a great loss. Business licenses and storefront renovations are both expensive and time-consuming. If the landlord does not rent to you after the restaurant has been in business for a while and asks you to move out, then you have worked in vain and the popularity you have accumulated with great difficulty will be gone.
When you are sure you want to rent, it is best to have the lease contract reviewed by a professional lawyer to avoid future troubles.
After renting a house, it is inevitable to renovate and redecorate the store. Before decorating, you need to have a clear floor plan, accurate to the layout of each seat. In addition, Canada stipulates that any construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building must obtain a permit. Building Permits Therefore, before starting construction, you must apply for a building permit.
Shop sign It is also an important part of the decoration. An exquisite signboard can leave a good impression on consumers from all over the country and also serve as a decoration for the restaurant. But in Canada, Shop sign It is not something you can do DIY easily. In most areas, there are special regulations on the hanging of signs, and there are also strict restrictions on the size, type, and hanging position of commercial signs.
4. Apply for a business license
Once all the above permits are obtained, you can apply for a menu card.
How to apply? If you open a restaurant in Toronto, you need to provide the company's articles of incorporation, the shareholders' identity documents and criminal records, as well as the waiters and chefs' Food Handler Certification , please refer to Official website requirements shall prevail.
To obtain a food processing license in Toronto, you need to register and study on the official website. You can take the exam on the spot after completing the study within one or two days. After passing the exam, you can usually receive the certificate in about three weeks.
The menu needs to be updated every year. There is a fee for both collection and renewal, and the amount varies in different places.
In addition, when opening a restaurant, you naturally need to supply alcoholic beverages. However, in Canada, alcoholic beverages cannot be sold just because you want to. You need to apply for an alcohol sales license from the relevant department of the provincial government. Liquor License Without a liquor license, not only can you not sell alcohol in the restaurant, but customers are not even allowed to drink in the restaurant. If caught, the restaurant will be fined.
After completing these procedures, your restaurant can be officially opened!
The above are the four steps to open a restaurant in Canada. If you encounter other problems during the restaurant opening process, please consult the Golden Key Business Center. We will provide you with one-stop service throughout the entire process!
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