1. Register a restaurant
If you plan to open a small shop, such as a delicatessen, takeout shop that cannot dine in and only provides takeout, or a fast food restaurant with only a few seats, you do not need to hire anyone. Although the income is not much, the costs and risks are also smallSuch restaurants can choose "unlimited company" when registering, but most restaurants still choose "limited company"
Because if the restaurant business is booming and the scale becomes larger in the future, the risk will increase. In this case, registering a "limited company" can help you reduce the risk.Moreover, if your restaurant business is relatively good and you make a lot of money throughout the year, you can also pay less tax through a "limited company" or pay tax later.
For the comparison between limited companies and unlimited companies , you can refer to our website article:
If you plan to DIY a company, we also have a video on how to register a company, which specifically talks about the required information and expenses for your reference.
The risks and advantages of limited companies and unlimited companies are different, so when choosing a company form, you must consider it comprehensively and choose carefully.
2. Site selection and decoration
When opening a restaurant, location selection is very important because it is directly related to the restaurant’s income. It can even be said that the success of a restaurant depends mostly on location selection.
Before renting a house, it is recommended that you consult with 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 happen to be pointed at the residents behind. Even if it is okay now, the residents living behind will still complain in the future, and in the end they often have to spend money to adjust.
Here is a friendly reminder: when selecting a site, in addition to dense population, convenient transportation, and policy risks, you also need to consider the length of the rental contract signed with the landlord and whether the landlord allows decorationEspeciallylease periodIf you can only rent for a short period of time and cannot renew the lease, or if the price is not negotiated when renewing the lease, it will cause you great losses.Business licenses and store renovations both cost money and time. If the restaurant has just been in business for a while and the landlord stops renting it to you and asks you to move out, then your hard work will be in vain. The popularity you finally accumulated No more
When you decide to rent, it is best to have the lease contract read by a professional lawyer to avoid future troubles.
After renting the house, it is inevitable to renovate and re-decorate the store.Before decorating, you need to have a clear floor plan, down to the layout of each seat.Moreover, Canadian regulations require that any construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building requires a building permit, so you must apply for a building permit before starting construction.
Signboard is also an important part of the decorationAn exquisite signboard can leave a good impression on consumers traveling from north to south, and can also embellish the restaurant.But in Canada, signboards are not something you can just DIY.Most areas have special regulations on the hanging of signboards, and there are also strict restrictions on the size, type, and hanging position of commercial signs.
2. Site selection and decoration
When opening a restaurant, location selection is very important because it is directly related to the restaurant’s income. It can even be said that the success of a restaurant depends mostly on location selection.
Before renting a house, it is recommended that you consult with 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 happen to be pointed at the residents behind. Even if it is okay now, the residents living behind will still complain in the future, and in the end they often have to spend money to adjust.
Here is a friendly reminder: when selecting a site, in addition to dense population, convenient transportation, and policy risks, you also need to consider the length of the rental contract signed with the landlord and whether the landlord allows decorationEspeciallylease periodIf you can only rent for a short period of time and cannot renew the lease, or if the price is not negotiated when renewing the lease, it will cause you great losses.Business licenses and store renovations both cost money and time. If the restaurant has just been in business for a while and the landlord stops renting it to you and asks you to move out, then your hard work will be in vain. The popularity you finally accumulated No more
When you decide to rent, it is best to have the lease contract read by a professional lawyer to avoid future troubles.
After renting the house, it is inevitable to renovate and re-decorate the store.Before decorating, you need to have a clear floor plan, down to the layout of each seat.Moreover, Canadian regulations require that any construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building requires a building permit, so you must apply for a building permit before starting construction.
Signboard is also an important part of the decorationAn exquisite signboard can leave a good impression on consumers traveling from north to south, and can also embellish the restaurant.But in Canada, signboards are not something you can just DIY.Most areas have special regulations on the hanging of signboards, and there are also strict restrictions on the size, type, and hanging position of commercial signs.
4. Apply for a business license
After the above licenses are obtained, you can apply for a meal license
How to apply? If you open a restaurant in Toronto, when applying for a menu, you need to provide articles of incorporation, proof of identity and no criminal record of shareholders, and Food Handler Certification of waiters and chefs. For specific document requirements, please refer to official website requirements .
For Toronto’s food processing license, you need to register and study on the official website. After completing the study in one or two days, you will take the exam on the spot. After passing the exam, you can usually receive the certificate in about 3 weeks.
The menu needs to be updated every year. There is a fee to receive and update it. The amount varies in different places.
In addition, when opening a restaurant, it is natural to serve alcohol. However, in Canada, you can’t just sell alcohol if you want to. You need to apply for a liquor sales license from the relevant department of the provincial government, which is a liquor licenseWithout a liquor license, not only can you not sell alcohol in a restaurant, but customers are not allowed to drink in the restaurant. Once caught, the restaurant will be fined
After completing these procedures, your restaurant can be officially opened!
The above are the four steps for opening a restaurant in Canada. If you encounter other problems during the restaurant opening process, please feel free to consult Golden Key Business Center, we will provide you with one-stop service!
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