Food Vending Establishment

Kind of Business

Criteria

Type of license

Food Vending Agencies
Sale of packaged/fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall/cart/ machine by an individual or by automation.

More than 100 Vending Machines and/or located in two or more
States/UTs

Central License

Upto 100 Vending Machines in only
one State/UT

State License

Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum or Upto 12 Vending Machines in only
one State/UT

Registration

Dhaba
Food service establishment generally located near roadside/highway involved in processing, storing, packaging and selling of food to customers for consumption
Boarding houses serving food
A building providing food and lodging for paying guest.
Banquet halls with food catering arrangements
A specified area such as hall which is used for the purpose of hosting parties/ ceremonies involved in preparation and serving of food to customers for consumption.
Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas
An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such as home based caterer or restaurants to customers.
Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder
A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed).

Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc

A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or

Packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.

Turnover more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum

State License

Turnover upto Rs 12 Lacs per annum

Registration