Dreaming of opening your own restaurant in the Philippines? You're not alone. With the country’s strong food culture and growing demand for unique dining experiences, now’s a great time to turn your culinary vision into a thriving business.

But launching a successful restaurant takes more than just great recipes. You’ll need proper planning, the right tools, and a clear strategy from day one.

Here’s your step-by-step guide to starting a restaurant in the Philippines

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1. Develop Your Restaurant Concept

Before anything else, you need to define your concept. This sets the tone for everything from your branding to your menu.

Ask yourself:

• What cuisine will you serve?
• Is your concept fast casual, full service,   or a food stall?
• Who is your target customer?

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💡 With Orderna, you can tailor your POS to suit your service type—whether you’re running dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

2. Create a Business Plan

A solid business plan helps you map out your goals, forecast your expenses, and attract potential investors or partners.

Include in your plan:

• Startup costs and projected revenue
• Target market and location
• Menu development and pricing
• Staffing needs and roles

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💡 Use Orderna’s sales data to compare your projections with actual performance once you launch.

3. Choose The Right Location

Your location can makeor break your restaurant. Look for a place that balances affordability with good foot traffic and visibility.

Consider:

• Accessibility and parking
• Proximity to offices, schools, or malls
• Competitor presence and surrounding businesses

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💡 Once you’re open, Orderna helps you track peak hours and best-selling items—so you can maximize traffic and revenue at the right times.

4. Register Your Business and Secure Permits

Make it official! Here are the basic requirements:

• DTI/SEC registration
• Barangay clearance
• Mayor’s permit
• BIR registration
• Sanitary and fire permit

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💡 While Orderna doesn’t handle permits, our platform keeps your reports and sales organized—helpful when dealing with tax compliance or audits.

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5. Design Your Menu and Pricing

Your menu should reflect your concept and appeal to your target market—while still being cost-efficient.

Tips:

• Keep it simple to start
• Standardize portions and ingredients
• Price items with margins in mind

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💡 Use Orderna’s product-level analytics to identify your most profitable dishes and adjust your menu as needed.

6. Set Up Your Kitchen and Dining Area

Design a space that supports both your cooking workflow and the customer experience. Make sure your layout allows for:

• Smooth kitchen operations
• Efficient order flow
• Comfortable seating and ambiance

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💡 With Orderna’s Kitchen Display System (KDS),your kitchen staff can receive orders digitally—reducing errors and speeding upprep time.

7. Hire and Train Your Team

Your staff is the backbone of your restaurant. Look for team members who are reliable, adaptable, and aligned with your service style.

Focus on:

• Kitchen staff
• Front-of-house crew
• POS training and order flow

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💡 Orderna’s POS interface is user-friendly, so new staff can learn it quickly and process orders with confidence.

8. Launch and Promote Your Restaurant

Once you’re ready to open, don’t forget to spread the word! Use a mix of online and offline marketing to get people through the door.

Promotional ideas:

• Soft opening with special offers
• Teasers on social media
• Loyalty rewards or discounts

💡With Orderna, you can run promos, track redemptions, and launch a loyalty program—all from one system.

Final Thoughts

Starting a restaurant in the Philippines is an exciting journey—but it requires careful planning and the right tools to succeed.

From managing inventory to serving customers quickly and analyzing performance, Orderna POS is built to help you run smarter, scale faster, and focus on what you do best: serving great food.

Ready to open your dream restaurant? Start strong with Orderna—your complete POS solution for modern F&B businesses.