Securing food and trade licenses is the first step towards building your business. You can get a Food License through the Food & Safety Department. At the same time, your Trade License must be acquired through the Department of Economic Development & Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Other permits that you require depending on the services you provide are a delivery permit, liquor permit, pork permit, Ramadan permit, and others. You are required to get construction permits. You can get your restaurant construction plans approved by the Food Control Department of Dubai. Improper paperwork can lead to legal complications and closure of your business. Since the rules in the UAE are different from that of other countries, approaching an experienced consultant is advisable.

The Food Code is designed to assist the Person-In-Charge (PICs) at food establishments to understand their obligations and carry out operations as per the requirement. Food Code is an initiative of the Control Department of Dubai Municipality to ensure food safety. You are required to follow this.

Several factors need to be considered while picking the spot for your restaurant. Target audience, seating capacity, buying behavior, and several other aspects decide the growth of your business. Do not choose a mediocre location to cut down the execution expenditure. F&B is a highly competitive field, and hence you must ensure visibility and easy access. Like Urban Deli and others, our successful ventures are located in Trade Centre Area, a vibrant spot across seasons.

You should have a solid business plan. You cannot make a profit from day one. However, it would be best if you envisioned how your business would be run. Financial planning is necessary for running any business successfully. A restaurant business plan involves budgeting, costing, pricing of food items, cost of labour, profit analysis, and more. Understanding market changes to invest at the right time and place requires expertise. A team of well-trained and experienced consultants can guide you through the process.

Creating a unique personalized design for your brand is essential. The architecture should be visually attractive and adherent to safety rules. A restaurant consultancy provides you with a team of skilled architects and experienced interior designers. Intelligent use of space is crucial in a city like Dubai. The entrance, dining area, and kitchen need to be designed to ensure customers’ and staffs’ easy movement.

Positioning yourself in the world of F&B business is no cakewalk. Being at the right place at the right time is extremely important. A team of consultants can connect you with the popular and successful businesspersons in your field. This is crucial for your business to develop and establish its identity. Consultancies can also help you find trusted services at reasonable rates.