Restaurant Starter Kit

START A BUSINESS

Register a Business
Determine Business Tax Requirements
Hiring Employees
Obtain Licenses and Permits
Business Starter Kit
Starting a Non-Profit Organization

Restaurant

The Restaurant Starter Kit provides information on starting a restaurant in Kansas. The kit is not intended as legal or tax advice and should not be taken as such. If you have any legal or tax questions, please consult an attorney, accountant, or business counselor for additional guidance. In addition to the information provided below, review the steps necessary for Starting a Business in Kansas.

Guides
The Kansas Department of Agriculture provides a comprehensive guide to starting a restaurant. Please visit https://agriculture.ks.govhttps://www.agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/food-safety-and-lodging/starting-a-food-business.
Related Documents & Forms

For a comprehensive list of forms needed to  open a restaurant please visit https://agriculture.ks.govhttps://agriculture.ks.gov/docs/default-source/licensing-guides/restaurant7bdee5002e6262e1aa5bff0000620720.pdf?sfvrsn=aabc87c1_4

Licenses and Permits

City and county governments may require additional licenses and permits.  Contact these entities for further information.   The following links provide contact information for city and county governments.

League of Kansas Municipalities
https://www.lkm.orghttps://www.lkm.org/page/KansasCitiesAF

If your restaurant will serve alcohol, you can find information about license requirements at: https://www.ksrevenue.org https://www.ksrevenue.org