{"id":4283,"date":"2022-06-23T09:27:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T08:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=4283"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:41:24","slug":"starting-a-food-takeaway-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/startups\/starting-a-food-takeaway-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Food Takeaway Business in England and Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you like cooking for others? Or, are you interested in starting a restaurant without the hassle of hosting sit-down dinners? If so, creating a food takeaway business may be an excellent option for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain the key commercial and legal matters you should consider before starting your own food takeaway business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Plan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses will benefit from a well-thought-out business plan. In their simplest form, a solid business plan will outline your business model, including how you will:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>finance your business;<\/li><li>operate it; and&nbsp;<\/li><li>grow it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, there are specific things unique to a food takeaway business that you may want to consider. For instance, it would be helpful to consider the kind of cuisine that will you serve. Further, you may also consider whether your takeaway business will be predominantly vegetarian or vegan. In addition, you must consider the location of your shop. You may decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance\/start-home-business-in-england-and-wales\/\">operate out of your house<\/a> as a takeaway business. Alternatively, you could rent a kitchen from a commercial landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that may be helpful to consider is how your will customers order from you. For example, you could offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>online ordering options;<\/li><li>phone orders; or<\/li><li>can guests walk up to your premises and order in person?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you will also need to think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>delivery services;<\/li><li>how you intend to market your business;<\/li><li>to what extent you will need to develop an online ordering system; and<\/li><li>which suppliers you use.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To execute your business plan, you will need adequate access to money. Many food delivery businesses begin with owners who save their personal money and invest it into the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also borrow money from a bank or your network of family and friends. If you are raising money from family and friends, you may want to give away some of the equity in your business. In addition, it is vital to understand the longer-term dilutionary effect this may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of how you raise your finances, you need to ensure you understand the best investment options for that money. To do so, you need to determine your expenses and then price your food accordingly to make an adequate profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Startup costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your expenses, you must identify those necessary to get your business up and running. Some typical upfront costs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>how much it will cost to rent premises (if you are renting);\u00a0<\/li><li>what sorts of equipment you will need (for example, gas ranges, fryers, storage hardware, counter equipment, serving equipment, and any office or accounting equipment);\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance\/food-licensing\/\">licensing and certification fees<\/a>;\u00a0<\/li><li>fees for legal or consulting services;<\/li><li>websites and marketing fees;\u00a0<\/li><li>recruitment and training fees;\u00a0<\/li><li>the cost of insurance policies;\u00a0<\/li><li>waste disposal;<\/li><li>point-of-sale (POS) systems;<\/li><li>phone, internet, and the cost of other utilities (like heating and gas);\u00a0and<\/li><li>the cost of your startup inventory including meat, veggies, pantry items, and condiments.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#content-next\"\n   class=\"block p-4 mt-10 text-xl 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However, as a takeaway owner and operator, you should be especially aware of the implications of being a sole trader compared to trading through an incorporated company. This is important to your business as it limits your liability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Sole-traders and unincorporated (general) partnerships are unincorporated. Limited companies and LLPs are incorporated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefit of an incorporated company is that you tend to benefit from the legal principle of limited liability, which means that the assets and liabilities of your business are separate from your personal ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside to trading through incorporated structures is that they require more administration and management. 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