Steamed bun takeaway shop

Local residents, students, office workers and people looking for a quick, affordable meal or snack.

Sales of buns, combo meals, drinks and sides. A fixed location lets you build regular customers and add delivery app orders, though rent and staff costs need covering first.

• Cooking and recipe consistency
• Managing stock, costs and suppliers
• Customer service and running a small team

• Check the unit has the right planning use class for hot food takeaway, and whether extraction and ventilation are required
• Register the premises as a food business with your council before opening, and expect a hygiene inspection
• Rent, business rates and a lease commitment, so check what reliefs may apply and read the lease carefully
• Employer's liability insurance once you hire, plus public liability insurance
• Delivery apps charge commission, so check it against your margins
• Allergen labelling and a documented food safety system

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on your unit, kitchen equipment and fit-out. Rent, business rates and a lease commitment add to this, so read the lease carefully and check what reliefs may apply.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £6,000 to £25,000, depending on location, opening hours and how much comes from delivery. Delivery apps charge commission, so check it against your margins.

Check the unit has the right planning use class for hot food takeaway, and whether extraction and ventilation are needed. Register as a food business with your council, expect a hygiene inspection, and check allergen labelling and food safety documentation.