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Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC+08:00

Open for Business! - Crash Course for F&B Founders

  • Welbilt Asia Pacific Private Limited · Paya Lebar
  • From SGD 25.00
Secret Sauce Consulting Publisher / Host Secret Sauce Consulting
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Open for Business! - Crash Course for F&B Founders
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Opening a food business in Singapore? Learn the licences, locations and landmines in one afternoon, from the team behind 100+ outlets.
About this Event

Open for Business!

Everything a first-time F&B founder needs to know to get started, including the process of setting up a food business in Singapore from start to finish, potential risks that cause delays, with a dash of industry knowledge. No experience, no problem. We’ll take you from blank slate to Open for Business.


Agenda:

  • F&B business non-negotiables
  • Choosing a location
  • Kitchen equipment 101
  • How to get your SFA licence
  • Common issues faced

Agenda

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Doors Open

Info: Get your name tags, grab a water and meet your fellow attendees before we kick things off.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Why outlets don't open on time

Info: You're hear to learn about opening your business. We'll ease you in by telling you why people run into trouble before we spill the sauce.


🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
F&B business non-negotiables

Info: All about the licences, approvals and decisions that every outlet needs, no exceptions.


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Choosing a Location

Info: URA? HDB? Exhaust Ducting? Landlord terms? Lots of confusion, but we'll offer clarity.


🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break

Info: Grab some water and use the toilet before we get into the juicier bits.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Kitchen Equipment 101

Info: What you need, what you don't and how equipment drives your approvals. Special mention: how you can save on some equipment and stretch your budget.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
How to get your SFA Licence

Info: The application, the hurdles in your way and a general overview on the process to get approval.


🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Tech Tools 101

Info: The right tools for the right job allow you to run things right. An overview into some of the tools that help you increase efficiency and maximise your profits.


🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Open Q&A & Networking

Info: Grab a snack and a drink and fire away general questions about the areas covered in the workshop, or come speak to us about specific questions to your concept.


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Event venue & nearby stays

Welbilt Asia Pacific Private Limited, 31 Kaki Bukit Road 3, Paya Lebar, Singapore

Tickets SGD 25.00 to SGD 48.00
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