Guides

Read this before you open

Plain-language guides on the cost, licences, location, team and investor pitch for opening a cafe, restaurant or patisserie in Turkey. Each guide links back into your feasibility.

01

How to open a cafe in Turkey, step by step

Eleven steps from concept to opening: budget, district, lease, company, licences, team, suppliers and the first 90 days.

12 min read
02

How much does it cost to open a cafe or restaurant in Turkey?

2026 prices for fit-out, equipment, furniture, deposit, key money, licences and working capital, with three worked budgets.

10 min read
03

Licences and permits for a cafe, restaurant or patisserie

From the municipal licence to food registration, fire report and alcohol certificate: the full list with cost and timeline.

11 min read
04

How to choose the right location for your cafe or restaurant

District tiers, street vs mall vs office vs campus, a footfall counting method and lease red flags.

9 min read
05

How to read your feasibility report

Score, investment budget, revenue model, P&L, cash flow, break-even and sensitivity: what each number means.

9 min read
06

How to pitch your cafe or restaurant to investors

Who invests in small F&B in Turkey, what they want to see, how to present the 16 slides and which questions to expect.

10 min read
07

Franchise or independent: which is right for you?

Entry fee, royalty, mandated suppliers and the economics of both paths on the same 100 m².

7 min read
08

Delivery platforms in Turkey and your margins

Yemeksepeti, Getir and Trendyol Yemek commissions, real margin per order and which concepts benefit.

7 min read
09

Company setup, taxes and your accountant

Sole proprietorship vs Ltd. vs A.Ş.; setup steps; VAT, withholding, social security; e-invoice and cash registers.

9 min read
10

Staffing and payroll planning for a small venue

Roles by concept, shift math, minimum wage and employer cost, severance and what an experienced chef costs.

8 min read
11

Menu design and pricing for beginners

Food cost explained with a latte and a lahmacun; pricing against competitors; menu size, waste and repricing under inflation.

8 min read
12

Pre-opening checklist and the first 90 days

A 16-week plan from lease to opening, soft launch, low-budget marketing and six KPIs to track daily.

8 min read