Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
City Services

What We Do

Restaurant Start-up Program

The Restaurant Start-Up Program is designed to make it easier for you to start a restaurant in the City of Chicago. The City will be more of a partner helping you grow and create jobs by making the start-up process easier, reducing inspection visits and wait times through a team-based approach, helping restaurants pass their inspections, and increasing inspection transparency.

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Business Affairs and Consumer Protection