Cost to open a Restaurant in New York 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 New York
Compare neighbourhood demand and rent evidence before applying the city-level cost model to an address.
Punteggio città 70/100· 16 zone· Aggiornata il Sep 14, 2026
- 184Manhattan Community Board 312 concorrenti · 4.5★
- 281Manhattan Community Board 516 concorrenti · 4.7★
- 375Downtown Brooklyn10 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 475Manhattan Community Board 88 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 574Chelsea District9 concorrenti · 4.7★
- 673Brooklyn Heights7 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 772Cobble Hill Historic District13 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 871Park Slope14 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 970Boerum Hill9 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 1065Fort Greene4 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 1164Stuy Town8 concorrenti · 4.7★
- 1263Manhattan Community Board 114 concorrenti · 4.7★
- 1362Ridgewood11 concorrenti · 4.7★
- 1462Greenwood Heights4 concorrenti · 4.8★
- 1561Windsor Terrace6 concorrenti · 4.6★
- 1661Bushwick10 concorrenti · 4.7★
Risposta diretta
Ultima revisione: 2026-09-01
Restaurant · New York — dati principali
- Investimento medio
- €120,000 - €400,000
- Affitto commerciale
- $35-250/sqm
- Indice di concorrenza locale
- 58/100
- 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
30-90 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
- $6,000-35,000/month
- Mapped neighbourhood range
- $35-250/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
$5,500/month
Costo mensile modellato
$44,000–$82,500/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 · New York
Punteggio 0–100 basato su passaggio, concorrenza, affitto e compatibilità con l'attività su 6 quartieri mappati.
- 184
Harlem
Strong fit for this business type, rising area
Affitto: $35-55
- 274
SoHo
High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Affitto: $120-250
- 370
Queens Astoria
Low competition
Affitto: $4,000-9,000
Tempi di apertura
- 01
Location shortlist and feasibility
2–4 weeks
- 02
Lease negotiation and due diligence
3–8 weeks
- 03
Permits and approvals
30-90 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 New York 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 New York rent, salary and permit-time data and 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Domande frequenti
How much does it cost to open a restaurant in New York?
€120,000 - €400,000. Local rent is $6,000-35,000/month; validate site-specific quotations before committing.
Which licences are needed in New York?
Mandatory digital HACCP, QR code menu compliance, ESG sustainability reporting, GDPR for customer data. Typical local permit timing is 30-90 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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