5 Responses to “How To Go About Opening A Takeaway Business?”

1. Wordpress Autoblog Plugin Says:
   November 30th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

   you really need to get a copy of the business opportunity profile for fast food takeaways – it will help to answer all the practical and legal questions you have. you can see details here http://www.scavenger.net/product.php?pro… and your local business link should be able to provide you with a copy free of charge http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act… (make sure they give you the new one tho – it has been redone Jan 2008 so is bang up to date!)
   Good luck! Rebecca x

2. HashooM™ Says:
   November 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

   rent 1st

3. lakeloun Says:
   November 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

   You will certainly need a hygiene clearance from the Council. This includes checking your premises, so you need to get the premises before you can get the clearance.
   Not sure about planning, but best to ask your local council – or see their website.

4. Arvid Says:
   November 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

   dont do it

5. Nobby Says:
   November 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

   Assuming you are in the UK (and this applies to most countries), the premises will need planning permission for you to operate.
   Absolutely do not sign a contract for purchase or lease of a premises, unless you first make that contract conditional on getting planning permission. (In the UK you need what is known as Use Class A5). You really don’t want to take on a premises and later find out that you can’t use it, but are still liable to make the payments.
   You will normally find premises with A3/A4/A5 Planning Use up to 10% more expensive, as this reflects the fact that there are less of them around, and it costs to gain Planning permission.
   Usually best to acquire one which already has permission, and I’d recommend you getting professional advice from a Chartered Surveyor. Try http://www.propertyinbusiness.co.uk run by the RICS and see your local Business Link for advice. Good luck!

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