Starting a restaurant in India remains as one of the successful most businesses today. Furthermore, the restaurant business in India is one of the fastest-growing industries. The successful growth rate occurs due to urbanisation and a fast-growing middle class. The food and service industry is currently estimated at 75,000 crores and estimated to reach 1,37,000 crore in the year 2015. The report was produced by the Indian Restaurant Congress in 2013. With the rising disposable incomes, increasing population of youngsters, growth of tier II and III cities increases the urge to eat outside home. Hence, the growth of the restaurant shall increase in the years to come. This article briefly elaborates on the rules, regulations and licenses required for starting a restaurant in India.