{"id":8310,"date":"2025-01-14T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restroworks.com\/blog\/?p=8310"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:11:02","slug":"how-to-acquire-licenses-to-start-a-restaurant-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/how-to-acquire-licenses-to-start-a-restaurant-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Acquire Licenses To Start A Restaurant In The US"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8310\" class=\"elementor elementor-8310\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51979be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51979be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c367fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c367fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to start a restaurant in the US, you will typically focus on things like the menu, location, d\u00e9cor, POS system, etc., which are within your control. However, certain aspects, such as obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, maybe a logistical hurdle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of licenses and permits required depends on the type of establishment you are opening and its location. The task of obtaining the permits and licenses can be taxing, but the good news is that this blog will help you know the process of acquiring some of the most important ones you will require to start a restaurant in the US.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Business License<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a permit issued by the US government to allow companies to conduct their business legally within a particular geographic jurisdiction, which could either be a city or a state. In the US, obtaining a business license differs depending on your restaurant\u2019s location. You must obtain a permit in the city where your restaurant is located. The state- or city-specific rules for getting a business license can be retrieved from the US Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) website. This document is crucial because it signifies that your business is legally authorized to operate in its designated area. Without it, your restaurant cannot open its doors to customers or generate revenue legally.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the US, obtaining a business license differs depending on your restaurant\u2019s location. You must obtain a permit in the city where your restaurant is located. This ensures that you adhere to that jurisdiction&#8217;s specific regulations and standards. Additionally, the state- or city-specific rules for acquiring this license help local authorities enforce compliance and maintain orderly business practices in their regions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business license cost varies widely depending on the city and state. Typically, the application fee is around $50, but additional costs can range from $25 to $7,000, depending on factors like the size and scope of your restaurant. These costs may include filing fees, inspection charges, or renewal fees. While these expenses may seem daunting, they are necessary investments to secure your restaurant\u2019s legal standing and ensure smooth operations.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Food Service License<\/strong><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/food-service-license.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/food-service-license.webp 741w, https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/food-service-license-300x197.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A restaurant\u2019s core business is serving food, so that it will need a food service license. In many US states, the type of food license is determined by the kind of establishment you will be operating. For instance, in some states, a food truck may require a food vendor\u2019s license instead of a food service license. So, you need to check precisely what type of food license you require based on your restaurant type.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food service license ensures your restaurant meets food safety and public health standards. It signifies that your establishment has been inspected and meets state and local food preparation, storage, and handling requirements. This is vital for preventing foodborne illnesses, ensuring the safety of your customers, and maintaining your restaurant\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state health department typically issues this license, making it a critical regulatory requirement for restaurants. So, check the state-specific requirements at the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and complete the food license application accordingly. The license validates that your restaurant operates within the framework of food safety laws and that your practices align with public health objectives. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, forced closures, and legal challenges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of obtaining a food service license varies based on your restaurant\u2019s location, type, and size. On average, the price ranges from $100 to $1,000. Larger establishments or those offering complex menus may incur higher fees.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Liquor License<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/liquor-license.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/liquor-license.webp 741w, https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/liquor-license-300x197.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food service license doesn\u2019t include the liquor service. So, if you intend to serve alcohol, you need to obtain a liquor license, or otherwise, you will be burdened with fines, penalties, and the risk of permanent closure. Typically, a liquor license requires some time as it involves different levels of licenses. So, start the processing as soon as possible if you intend to serve alcohol at your restaurant from the very first day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various liquor licenses, depending on the kind of liquor you intend to serve (beer and wine only, full bar, etc.) and the location. The sale of alcohol in a state is regulated by its Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board, and this is where the process starts.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Industry Insight<\/b><\/h3><p><strong>Liquor can greatly enhance dining experiences, attract a diverse clientele, and increase restaurant revenue. However, understanding the complex liquor laws is essential to avoid fines, penalties, or license revocation. FSR Magazine provides valuable insights on this topic in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsrmagazine.com\/operations\/bar-management\/navigating-liquor-laws-a-guide-for-restaurant-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e9c3d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3e9c3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89e5966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89e5966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>&#8220;<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>While liquor laws might seem burdensome initially, they can help you protect your brand. Ensuring compliance with every transaction can keep your reputation solid, prevent costly and potentially damaging legal problems, and create a positive atmosphere for your staff and guests. Going into the process alone might seem like a more budget-friendly option, but it can leave you vulnerable to legal issues. Working with an experienced alcohol attorney will ensure you have access to the up-to-date information you need and pertinent advice to help you comply no matter how the laws change\u201d<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf7723e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf7723e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1a143 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b1a143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Food Handler\u2019s Permit<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This permit validates that your restaurant\u2019s staff has completed the food safety certification, which indicates that the staff knows about the regulations pertaining to food sanitation, storage, protection, and preparation. You can obtain it quickly, but each staff member must apply for it individually. This permit is also popularly known as the Employee Health Permit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirements and validity of this permit and the courses for the associated certification vary across states. You must check with the Department of Health to determine the state-specific requirements. Depending on your restaurant\u2019s location, a Food Handler\u2019s License can vary between $10 to $600.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Employer Identification Number (EIN)<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although EIN isn\u2019t a license or permit per se, it is required if you want to apply for any permit or license or file any other paperwork within the state. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assigns the EIN, which is a tax ID number or a restaurant\u2019s social security number.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EIN allows your restaurant to legally hire employees, open a business bank account, and file federal taxes. It\u2019s also required to secure various state-level licenses and permits. The EIN ensures that your business operates transparently within the federal tax framework and helps establish credibility with partners, suppliers, and financial institutions. Without it, your restaurant would struggle to manage essential functions like payroll and tax compliance, which are vital to its long-term success.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Live Entertainment And Music License<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to play music in your restaurant, you must apply for a license from performance rights organizations, such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. This license helps in avoiding copyright infringement. This license can cost somewhere between $250 to $500. The rates may vary depending on factors like whether the music is played live or recorded, the number of music nights per week, etc. If you are caught playing copyrighted music without a license, it may cost $750 to $30,000 in the form of penalties.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Other Permits To Start A Restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the six critical permits and licenses discussed above, you must also obtain other licenses to help you run the restaurant legally. The additional restaurant licenses include:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sign Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your restaurant\u2019s signage is vital in attracting customers, but many cities regulate signs&#8217; size, placement, and illumination. A sign permit ensures your signage complies with local zoning laws and is not a safety hazard. It reflects professionalism and helps your restaurant avoid legal disputes related to advertising. Properly permitted signage can enhance visibility and contribute significantly to your restaurant\u2019s branding efforts.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Certificate of Occupancy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certificate of occupancy verifies that your restaurant\u2019s building meets local zoning and building codes. This document ensures your building is safe for employees and patrons. It confirms that your restaurant complies with structural, electrical, and plumbing standards, providing peace of mind to all stakeholders. Without it, you cannot legally operate your restaurant.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Resale Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A resale permit allows your restaurant to purchase goods, such as food and supplies, without paying sales tax, provided these items are resold to customers.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This permit helps manage costs effectively by ensuring you are not twice-taxed on selling items. It is essential for maintaining accurate tax records and staying compliant with state sales tax laws.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pool Table License<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states and cities require a specific license for restaurants with recreational features like a pool table. This license ensures compliance with local entertainment regulations and involves safety checks to ensure that recreational areas are adequately maintained and safe for customer use.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Dumpster Placement Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurants produce significant waste, and having a designated dumpster is necessary. Some jurisdictions require a dumpster placement permit. This permit ensures that dumpsters are placed in approved locations to avoid obstructing public pathways or violating zoning laws. It also helps maintain cleanliness and prevent health hazards.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sales Tax Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sales tax permit is required to collect and remit sales tax to the state for taxable goods and services. This permit is essential for compliance with state tax regulations. It ensures your restaurant operates transparently and contributes its fair share of taxes to the local economy.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Building Health Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to a health department permit, a building health permit focuses specifically on your restaurant&#8217;s structural and infrastructural compliance. This permit ensures your building meets health-related standards, including ventilation, pest control, and waste disposal systems. It\u2019s essential for safeguarding public health and avoiding legal issues.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Valet Parking Permit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your restaurant offers valet parking services, you may need a legal permit to operate this service. This permit ensures that valet services are conducted safely and without disrupting traffic. It also signifies that your business complies with local transportation and parking regulations.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Estimated Costs and Timelines for Restaurant Permits<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/estimated-costs-permits.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/estimated-costs-permits.webp 741w, https:\/\/dev.restroworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/estimated-costs-permits-300x197.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of acquiring permits for a restaurant varies widely depending on the state, city, and the type of permits required. For example, a business license typically costs between $50 and $500, while health department permits range from $50 to $1,000, depending on the size of the establishment and local regulations. Liquor licenses are among the most expensive, with fees ranging from $300 in some states to over $14,000 in others. Zoning and signage permits can add another $200 to $1,000. To manage costs effectively, research the specific fees in your area and budget for additional expenses like inspections or resubmission fees if applications are initially denied.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timeframes for obtaining permits also vary based on complexity and the efficiency of local regulatory bodies. A business license might take 1 to 2 weeks, while a health permit could require up to 30 days due to inspections and revisions. Liquor licenses often take the longest, ranging from 3 to 12 months, because of background checks and public hearings. To expedite the process, ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate before submission. Engaging with local government offices early and hiring professionals to handle applications can further reduce delays.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating without proper permits can lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines, forced closures, or permanent loss of specific licenses. For instance, running a restaurant without a health permit could result in immediate shutdowns and penalties of $500 to $5,000. Selling alcohol without a liquor license can lead to criminal charges and fines exceeding $10,000. To avoid such risks, prioritize compliance and establish a system to track renewal deadlines for all permits. This proactive approach will save you from unnecessary legal and financial troubles.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing the necessary permits to open a restaurant is not just a legal obligation but a critical step in building a successful and sustainable business. Each permit ensures that your establishment meets the health, safety, and operational standards required by law, safeguarding your customers and business. By conducting thorough research, adhering to local regulations, and maintaining organized documentation, you can confidently navigate the complexities of the permitting process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you need to ensure that either you have the licenses mentioned above in place or apply for them before\/while starting your restaurant. If you have the licenses, you can run the restaurant business in the US with ease. If the process feels overwhelming, don\u2019t hesitate to seek professional assistance from consultants, attorneys, or licensing experts who can guide you through the intricacies. Investing in expert help can save time, minimize stress, and ensure your restaurant is set up for smooth operations and growth. Once all the licenses and permits are obtained, you know you are on the right track to realize your dream of a thriving restaurant business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac0a21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bac0a21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1fc0d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"d1fc0d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">1. What permits are needed for a restaurant in Texas?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Texas, you&#8217;ll need a Food Establishment Permit, health inspection approval, a Sales Tax Permit, and possibly a Liquor License if you plan to serve alcohol.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">2. How much is a food permit in Georgia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a food service permit in Georgia varies by county and establishment type, but it typically ranges from $100 to $300 annually.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">3. What permits do I need to sell food in Florida?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type of food service, you need a Food Permit from the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to sell food in Florida.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">4. What is the most important thing to open a restaurant?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful restaurant opening requires a clear business plan, appropriate licenses, and health and safety regulations compliance.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">5. How much is a food license in Texas?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Texas Food Establishment Permit typically costs between $300 and $800, depending on the type and size of the establishment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2206\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">6. What is the difference between licensing and franchising?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2206\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing involves granting permission to use intellectual property, while franchising is a business model where a franchisee operates a business using the franchisor\u2019s brand and system.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2207\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">7. How much is a food license in Florida?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2207\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a food license in Florida ranges from $50 to $500, depending on the type of food service operation and its size.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2208\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2208\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">8. Do you need a license to open a restaurant in NY?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2208\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2208\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To open a restaurant in New York, you need a Food Service Establishment Permit, health inspection clearance, and a Sales Tax Certificate.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2209\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2209\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9. How to get a food license in Florida?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2209\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2209\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a food license in Florida, apply through the Department of Agriculture or DBPR, complete the necessary training, and pass a health inspection.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22010\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22010\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">10. What permits do I need to sell food in Virginia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22010\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22010\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a Health Department Food Permit, a business license, and a Sales Tax Permit in Virginia.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22011\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22011\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">11. What licenses are needed to start a restaurant in Michigan?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22011\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22011\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Michigan, you\u2019ll need a Food Establishment License, Sales Tax License, and potentially a Liquor License if you plan to serve alcohol.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22012\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22012\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">12. What permits do I need to sell food in Texas?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22012\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22012\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling food in Texas requires a Food Establishment Permit and, if applicable, a Temporary Food Establishment Permit for events.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22013\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22013\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">13. What license do I need to serve food in California?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22013\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22013\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a Retail Food Facility Permit in California to meet local health department requirements.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22014\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22014\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">14. What requires a food permit in NC?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22014\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22014\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In North Carolina, any establishment serving or selling food to the public requires a food permit from the local health department.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22015\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22015\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">15. How much is a permit to sell food in California?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22015\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22015\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a food permit in California varies by county but typically ranges from $100 to $1,000, depending on the type and size of the food facility.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning to start a restaurant in the US, you will typically focus on things like the menu, location, d\u00e9cor, POS system, etc., which are within your control. 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