Tamale takeaway shop

Local residents, workers at lunch, the Latin American community, and customers ordering through delivery apps or for events.

Walk-in sales, delivery app orders, catering and bulk orders, and frozen packs. Rent, wages and ingredients are the main costs.

• Commercial cooking and kitchen management
• Costing menus and managing stock
• Hiring and supervising staff

• Council food business registration, planning and fit-out requirements before you sign a lease
• Food safety supervisor and handler training requirements
• Lease terms and rent commitments
• Workers compensation insurance and award wages once you hire
• Public liability, property and product insurance
• GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on the premises, fit-out, kitchen equipment and insurance. Get quotes for your chosen location and lease terms before committing.

Things to check include council food business registration, planning and fit-out requirements before you sign a lease, food safety supervisor and handler training, workers compensation and award wages once you hire, your insurance needs, and GST registration at the turnover threshold.

As an estimate, monthly revenue is typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on location, menu, delivery and catering orders. Plan on at least about 40 hours a week, especially in the early months of running the shop.