Cost to open a Restaurant in London 2026
Guida 2026 basata su affitti locali, personale, tempi dei permessi e dati reali dei quartieri.
Rent sustainability map
Le zone migliori per aprire un Restaurant a London
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Risposta diretta
Ultima revisione: 2026-09-01
Restaurant · London — dati principali
- Investimento medio
- €120,000 - €400,000
- Affitto commerciale
- £35-150/sqm
- Indice di concorrenza locale
- 67/100
- Break-even
- 20-42 mesi
Fonte: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 quartieri mappati · 2026-09-01. I valori sono stime modellate di pianificazione, non dati finanziari certificati.
Ripartizione dei costi iniziali
| Cost item | Planning range | Share | Stato del dato |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease deposit and opening rent | €14,400–€80,000 | 12–20% | Modelled estimate |
| Fit-out and building works | €24,000–€128,000 | 20–32% | Modelled estimate |
| Equipment, furniture and systems | €19,200–€100,000 | 16–25% | Modelled estimate |
| Licences, professional fees and insurance | €3,600–€28,000 | 3–7% | Modelled estimate |
| Opening stock and launch marketing | €9,600–€56,000 | 8–14% | Modelled estimate |
| Working capital reserve | €19,200–€100,000 | 16–25% | Modelled estimate |
Category benchmark; local rent and payroll are shown in the city's currency and are not converted into the investment range.
Licenze e permessi
Tempo medio per i permessi
14-30 days
Stato del dato
Category requirements
- Mandatory digital HACCP
- QR code menu compliance
- ESG sustainability reporting
- GDPR for customer data
- Cyber security insurance
- Blockchain traceability
- Digital allergen disclosure
- Energy efficiency standards
Affitto e contratto
- Monthly city range
- £5,000-25,000/month
- Mapped neighbourhood range
- £35-150/sqm
- Deposito previsto
- Budget 3–6 months of quoted rent; confirm locally before signing.
- Pressione dell’affitto
- Moderate
Allestimento e attrezzature
Building works and compliance
€12,000–€72,000
Modelled estimate · Business-type investment benchmark
Interior, furniture and signage
€9,600–€56,000
Modelled estimate · Business-type investment benchmark
Equipment and technology
€19,200–€100,000
Modelled estimate · Business-type investment benchmark
Fit-out contingency
€4,800–€32,000
Modelled estimate · 4–8% planning allowance
Personale e costo mensile
Stipendio locale medio
£3,800/month
Costo mensile modellato
£30,400–£57,000/month
Piano assunzioni
6–10 weeks before launch
| Role | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager / owner-operator | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Production / kitchen team | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Front-of-house team | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Begin recruiting 6–10 weeks before launch; qualified roles may require longer.
Le 3 zone migliori: Restaurant · London
Punteggio 0–100 basato su passaggio, concorrenza, affitto e compatibilità con l'attività su 6 quartieri mappati.
- 192
Canary Wharf
High footfall, strong fit for this business type, rising area
Affitto: £60-95
- 274
Shoreditch
High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Affitto: £55-85
- 374
Soho
High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Affitto: £90-150
Tempi di apertura
- 01
Location shortlist and feasibility
2–4 weeks
- 02
Lease negotiation and due diligence
3–8 weeks
- 03
Permits and approvals
14-30 days
- 04
Fit-out, equipment and inspections
6–16 weeks
- 05
Hiring, training and launch
4–10 weeks
Fonti e metodologia
Modelled 2026 estimate combining the Restaurant category benchmark with London rent, salary and permit-time data and 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Stima di pianificazione: verifica preventivi e requisiti prima di impegnarti.
Evidenze e limiti
Confidenza: 100%- Dati osservati
- 6 mapped neighbourhoods, including available rent and local area evidence.
- Dati pubblicati
- Business category, city, licence and salary datasets shown with their current coverage.
- Dati modellati
- Startup allocation, payroll scenarios, rent pressure and break-even are planning estimates.
Modelled 2026 estimate combining the Restaurant category benchmark with London rent, salary and permit-time data and 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Domande frequenti
How much does it cost to open a restaurant in London?
€120,000 - €400,000. Local rent is £5,000-25,000/month; validate site-specific quotations before committing.
Which licences are needed in London?
Mandatory digital HACCP, QR code menu compliance, ESG sustainability reporting, GDPR for customer data. Typical local permit timing is 14-30 days.
How many people should the opening team include?
The model uses 4 people for a small format, 8 for medium and 15 for large.
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