Cost to Open a Restaurant in London (2026)
A data-backed estimate of startup investment, monthly costs, revenue, and break-even — based on 2026 UK benchmarks.
📍 UK👥 Pop. 8.9M🍽️ F&B density: Very high
$340K
Total investment
$8K
Monthly rent
$88K
Monthly costs
6+ mo
Break-even
Startup investment breakdown
Construction & build-out$125,000
Equipment$113,000
Licenses, inventory & launch$39,000
Security deposit (3 months rent)$22,800
Working capital reserve$40,000
Total startup investment$339,800
Estimated monthly operating costs
Rent$7,600
Payroll$34,900
Food cost (~33% of revenue)$39,600
Fixed costs (internet, software, maintenance)$750
Variable costs (utilities, marketing, packaging)$5,300
Total monthly costs (at typical revenue)$88,150
Revenue & break-even estimate
Monthly revenue range (40–100 customers/day @ $25–$60/ticket)$34K–$206K/mo
Estimated monthly profit range-$25,578 – $89,278/mo
Time to recoup investment6+ months
Estimates for the London area using 2026 UK benchmarks. Actual rent and costs vary by exact location, lease terms, and concept. Run your own numbers for a precise projection.
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