How to start a small fast food business in India?

I love fast food and street food. Being from Delhi, I have tasted and experienced different food options and cuisines and I always wanted to own a food joint of my own. So I started searching how to start a small fast food business in India. I knew it would be rewarding but there were many challenges to overcome as well. Let us look at the important aspects you need to take care of.

To open a fast food business, you will have to consider the following aspects:

Decide on what is the ideal location for opening a restaurant. You will have to look at the footfall in the market area and competition as well. Once you decide on location, buy or rent a place which is equipped to at least transform into a small restaurant.

: To open a small fast food business in India you will be required to apply for a food license with FSSAI. You’ll also need to get an Eating House License by the Police Commissioner of the area and get a Shop and Establishment License within the first 30 days of its opening. You will also require two other main permits- Fire Safety Clearance and Certificate of Environmental Clearance.

Once you have acquired the license, next you will have to get the kitchen equipment. Of course if you are running a small fast food restaurant business then you will have to buy good equipment including microwaves, refrigerators, tandoors, utensils, gas pipelines, etc.

You will need some helping hands in your restaurant, don’t you? So plan on that. I hired 2 chefs, 3 employees who would wait on tables and do the other jobs. I appointed myself as the manager and cashier :P

Cost: All of this is impossible without money. So make wise financial decisions. You will have to consider cost for rental (around 40k or 50k), kitchen equipment (2.5 lakhs to 3 lakhs), Licensing (a few thousands), labour (approximately Rs. 1 lakh) and miscellaneous expenses which could popu up at any time.

I hope you now understand how to start a small fast food business in India.