How do you go about opening an F&B outlet?

Made for first-timers, our 3-hour crash course will guide you through the essentials so you can worry less about the technicalities and focus on your business.  

Some things we’ll discuss:

• The requirements to get your SFA Food Shop Licence
• Common mistakes that delay SFA approval
• Government grants available for F&B
• Basic Marketing for new outlets
• Introduction to hiring foreign workers

Why did we create this course?

As a POS system provider, we meet new F&B businesses preparing to open their outlets on a daily basis. Too often, we hear about unexpected delays because they did not get their SFA (previously known as NEA) licence. Why does this happen? Mostly because the new F&B owners are unaware of certain regulations and specifications.

These delays can stretch from a few days to over a month, depending on what changes need to be made in order to pass the inspection. (For instance, % Arabica on Arab St had their shop opening delayed for a year!) Each day your outlet opening is delayed is a loss of revenue. If your estimated daily revenue is $1,500, in one month you would have lost $45,000. 

The worst part is that this can be easily avoided – with education. That's why we started our bootcamp to address the process of applying and getting your SFA licence, along with other helpful info to start your F&B business on the right foot. 

Some previous attendees and their businesses

Nazeem from Burgenomics (at Pasir Ris Central)

Cynthia from Goro Japanese Cuisine (at Holland Drive)

Ivy from Yan Ji Seafood Soup (at Far East Plaza and Funan Mall)

Timothy from Dum Dum Thai Drinks (at Bukit Panjang Plaza)

Alvin and Jessie from Biseryu Japanese Cuisines (at Far East Plaza)

Due to high demand and in order to cater to as many businesses as possible, we limit ticket sales to 2 tickets per company only. iCHEF reserves the right to cancel tickets according to our policy. 

For enquiries, call Cheryl at 90484992 or email cheryl@ichefpos.sg

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Car (Ayer-Rajah Expressway): From City, take exit 7A towards Portsdown Ave/ Portsdown Rd/ Queensway/Farrer Rd From Tuas, take exit 7B Turn onto Portsdown Flyover, then bear left onto Portsdown Rd. Turn right towards Media Link, and then turn right towards Media Circle.

By SBS Transit: Take Service 191 and alight at bus-stop number 18211 (before Jalan Hang Jebat) and ascend the stairs to Infinite Studios

By MRT/Feeder Bus : Take the Circle Line to one-north MRT (CC23). Go to Exit B and take either of 2 buses: 1. JTC one-north rider (20 cents) 2. Infinite Studios shuttle (free, frequency 15-20min)