Starting a sandwich store: what do I need?
Many people dream of owning their own catering business. But starting a sandwich store without proper preparation is unwise. You must first choose the legal form of your business, register your company with the Chamber of Commerce, apply for permits and take out insurance. And because you have to pay taxes on the profits you make, good administration is indispensable.
Just like a business plan, in which you record what kind of sandwich store you are, who your customers will be, how you will reach them, who your competitors are and how you will finance your sandwich store. This business plan is the foundation for your business and should convince potential financiers to invest in your restaurant. In addition, a business plan helps you keep focus on your goals and ambitions.
I am starting a sandwich store: what insurance do I need?
In addition to arranging permits, you also need to think about insurance. Check out the necessary insurances for a hospitality start-up here.
I want to start a sandwich store: what permits do I need?
We said it before: before you open the doors of your sandwich store, you need a number of permits. Which ones vary by municipality, but these are the main ones:
- Operating license
The operating license contains agreements about public order and safety. In addition, the operating license contains information about your sandwich store, such as the form of business and your opening hours.
- Liquor and hospitality license
If you want to serve alcoholic beverages in your sandwich store, you need a liquor and hospitality license.
- Terrace permit
If your sandwich store has a terrace, you must apply to the municipality for a terrace permit.
- Environmental Permit
Are you planning to remodel or (partially) demolish the building in which you are establishing your sandwich store? Find out if you need an environmental permit.
I am starting a sandwich store with takeout and/or delivery service: what should I think about?
Influenced by the corona pandemic, many hospitality entrepreneurs are looking for creative solutions to keep their businesses running. If you are starting a sandwich store with takeout and/or delivery service, then almost everything written above applies to you as well.
I'm opening a pop-up sandwich store: what's involved?
This question is not so difficult to answer, because everything said above also applies when you start a pop-up sandwich store. Although, of course, you look extra critically at the start-up costs. Especially if you expect your temporary sandwich store to be open only for a short period of time.
