The Operating Permit: why, for whom, for how long?

Hygiene & Regulation 5 min read 8 mars 2026

Mandatory for any opening, change of ownership, translation, or transfer of a bar or restaurant.

Newcomers: 2.5 days (20 hours). Renewals: 1 day (6 hours) after 10 years of experience.

Child protection, public intoxication enforcement, drug legislation, noise, civil and criminal liability.

Cost: Between €500 and €800, often financeable through the CPF or Pôle Emploi.

Without this permit, the town hall will refuse your opening declaration.

Join the Fooderise community

Get more tips like this one straight to WhatsApp. Free, no spam.

Join the channel

A correction or a suggestion?

Are you a vendor, a restaurateur or an industry expert and you spotted something to correct or complete? Help us keep this article up to date.

Suggest an improvement

Previous article Next article

Cash

Best restaurant POS system: complete guide Germany and Denmark 2026

Comparative analysis of the best point-of-sale systems for restaurants in Germany, the best point-of-sale systems for restaurants in Denmark, integrations for delivery and compatibility with TSE/SAFT-T.

Regulation

HACCP for Dummies: A Complete Guide for Restaurants in 2026 (method, principles, controls, connected solutions)

HACCP Explained Simply for Restaurateurs: 7 Principles, Practical Implementation, Mandatory Records, Deep-Fat Fryers, Connected Thermometers, Preparing a Sanitary Control for 2026.

Hygiene & Regulation

Alcohol licenses: Small License, Large License, which to choose?

Serving wine or cocktails changes everything. Understanding the categories.

Trends & Concepts

Mocktails and No-Low: Alcohol is no longer automatic.

Not drinking alcohol doesn't mean drinking a Coke.

Profitability

5 fatal errors in a restaurant's business plan

Why banks are rejecting your application or why you're running out of cash after 6 months. The traps to avoid.

Compliance

Mandatory legal notices for a B2B SaaS provider in France (LCEN 2004)

What are the 9 elements a commercial website must display to be legal in France, and why their absence is a warning sign for any restaurateur about to sign a contract?

Join the Fooderise community on WhatsApp

Free · Exclusive content · 0 spam · Cancel anytime