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Cage - Feasibility Study - Cafe Questionnaire

The document discusses the various licenses and approvals required to open and operate a cafe or restaurant business in India. This includes licenses from the food safety regulator FSSAI, municipal corporation for health trade, police for eating house license, fire department safety certificate, excise department for liquor license, department of tourism, lift clearance, music/video license, pollution control board, insurance policies, signage license, shop establishment act registration, and weights and measures department approval.

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Cage - Feasibility Study - Cafe Questionnaire

The document discusses the various licenses and approvals required to open and operate a cafe or restaurant business in India. This includes licenses from the food safety regulator FSSAI, municipal corporation for health trade, police for eating house license, fire department safety certificate, excise department for liquor license, department of tourism, lift clearance, music/video license, pollution control board, insurance policies, signage license, shop establishment act registration, and weights and measures department approval.

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Cage --- Feasibility study Cafe

Questionnaire

1. Write down what business you want to do kkk


2. Why you want to pursue this business? Why do you think this will motivate
you to succeed?
3. What type of cafe? How will it be different from others?
4. Who is your target audience? Why would they want to come to your cafe?
5. How many tables will be there in your cafe? How many parking spots?
6. Where do you want to be located?
7. What do you think will be the investment?
a. Rent 2 lacs per month 10months down 20 lacs
b. Furniture cost
c. Kitchen equipment
d. Plates / Spoons all kitchen usables
e. Working capital
i. Labour Salaries and Wages
ii. Food & wastage
iii. Maintenance
iv. Security
v. Admin
vi. Peripherals
vii. Electricity
viii. Water
ix. Insurance
f. Renovation expenses
g. Permits and Taxes
h. Contingencies
i. Pre-opening expenses
8. Are you planning on renting out portions for hosting bday parties / events /
shows? Is there any other sort of income from the unit expected?
9. How are you going to fund the business?
10.Who all are going to invest?

Licences

Food License: The primary requirement is to obtain a license under FSS


(Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011. Every restaurant
owner must register their business with FSSAI as that is the apex food regulatory
body. Moreover, running a restaurant business without a license is considered a
legal offense that can invite penalties. Check the eligibility criteria for
Registration, State Licensing & Central Licensing.

Health Trade License: Another important license that a restaurant owner must
have is the health-trade license. This is issued by the Municipal Corporation or
the Health Department of the state where you wish to open a restaurant.
License for Eating House: Eating House License is necessary and is authorized by
the city or state police headquarters and the police commissioner licensing.
There is a provision for online application for this license.

Fire Security Certificate: All restaurants need to be secure against fire hence they
need an NOC from the fire department of the city. On application, an inspection is
carried out and on fulfilling all criteria the officials of the Fire Department will
grant the NOC or let you know where there is a shortfall in fire safety on your
restaurant.

Liquor/Bar License: Liquor license L-4 (L-17 as per new excise rule) is required if
liquor is served in a restaurant. The liquor license can be obtained from the
Excise Commissioner of the city or region of the state.

Approval/Re-Approval of Restaurants: Prior approval is required from the


Department of Tourism of the Government of India in the concerned state if you
wish to apply for the L-4 license.

Lift Clearance: Restaurants in multi-story building premises need to ensure that


the lift operations comply with safety norms. For this, they need a clearance
certificate from the electrical inspector in the office of the Labour Commissioner.

License for playing music/video: You cannot play recorded music or videos in
your restaurant unless you have a license which is in compliance with the
Copyright Act of 1957. This license is obtained from Phonographic Performance
Limited or Indian Performing Right Society.

Environmental Clearance: An NOC from the Pollution Board of the city/state is


required to ensure the restaurants activities do not violate pollution norms.

Insurances required: The restaurants need to have insurance for Public liability,
Product liability, fire policy and policy for building and assets. Get these
insurance policies from any recognized insurance company.
Signage license: Restaurants can obtain this license from the local civic bodies
like Municipal Committee or City Corporation which is required for public display
of signs.

Shop & Establishment Act: A restaurant has to be registered under this act as is
applicable in the concerned state. This act safeguards employee rights and
working conditions.

Approval from Weights & Measures Department: According to the Legal


Metrology Act, 2009, you require approval for the weighing and measuring
instruments you use in the restaurant from the Weights & Measures Department.

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