Open a Fine Dining in Lucknow
Premium ticket, plated service, alcohol heavy, 30-80 seats.
The Fine Dining × Lucknow numbers
Total capex
₹46.8–156 L
Monthly fixed cost
₹4.68–14.04 L
QSR prime rent
₹50–160/sqft
Working capital
₹6.1–20.3 L
Based on Forkcast capex dataset (200+ Indian restaurant openings 2023-2026), with T2-tier rent and labour adjustments.
Capex breakdown
| Line | Range (₹ L) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen equipment | 15–49.9 | Tandoor, ranges, refrigeration, exhaust, dishwasher, food prep, dry storage. |
| Interiors & furniture | 16.8–56.2 | 2,000 sqft fit-out, false ceiling, lighting, seating, signage. |
| Property deposit | 6.6–21.8 | Typically 6-10 months of rent at ₹50-160/sqft (T2 Lucknow). |
| Licences & approvals | 2.3–7.8 | FSSAI, GST, fire NOC, signage, music, professional tax — see /start/licences for the state-specific list. |
| Working capital (30-45 days) | 6.1–20.3 | Aggregator T+7 to T+14 settlement vs vendor cash terms. Bridge the gap or close on a Tuesday. |
Next steps
Use the free tools to go deeper on the Fine Dining × Lucknow setup:
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- Licence checklist for uttar pradesh
- 90-day survival playbook
Common questions
How much does it cost to open a Fine Dining in Lucknow?
Expect ₹46.8-156 lakhs all in. Equipment ₹15-49.9 L; interiors ₹16.8-56.2 L; deposit ₹6.6-21.8 L; working capital ₹6.1-20.3 L.
What's the monthly fixed cost for a Fine Dining in Lucknow?
Steady state monthly fixed cost lands at ₹4.68-14.04 lakhs. Rent is the single biggest line for Fine Dining in Lucknow; QSR prime locality rents in Lucknow run ₹50-160 per sqft.
What's the typical rent for a Fine Dining in Lucknow?
₹50-160 per sqft per month for prime QSR locations in Lucknow. Fine Dining formats typically use the QSR rate range above.
What's the Fine Dining-specific operating risk?
Liquor licence + premium location rent; weekend-only revenue concentration.
What's specific to running a Fine Dining in Lucknow?
Awadhi cuisine + Eid demand; wedding muhurat-driven.
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