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2 Replies Last post: Jun 15, 2009 7:48 AM by phanio

Opening a Cafe

Jun 14, 2009 11:31 PM

cmingo 6 posts since
Oct 21, 2008

Hello everyone,

I'm in the process of opening a cafe to go along with my catering business. We recently completed the construction of a 6,000 sqf outdoor reception site are to go along with our 7,000 sqf indoor site. I plan on using the outdoor site as a cafe instead of letting it sit empty during the lunch hour. The cafe is going to run out of the same kitchen my catering is done. My problem is, I'm not sure how to legally name the cafe. Do I have to get a seperate tax id, llc or can I run it under the same legal name as the catering business? Can I do a DBA?

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LUCKIEST 7,942 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

1. Re: Opening a Cafe Jun 15, 2009 7:34 AM

Opening a Cafe

Tell us more. Go to Members page and share some info. Also you need to talk to your Lawyer.

Good luck

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phanio 487 posts since
Apr 7, 2009

2. Re: Opening a Cafe Jun 15, 2009 8:12 AM

You should be able to use the same EIN and name or DBA. Just as long as all income is reported properly (meaning you pay the taxes you are supposed to - sales and income if required).

Check out the IRS's website - http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html - get information.

Also, contact your Secretary of State's office - for state requirements.

But, you should be able to use what you already have.

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