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Open a café in Madinah: from idea to opening day

The five steps in the right order, the platforms you’ll use and what each one asks of you.

By Coffee Shops path · · 6 min read

Café counter with coffee equipment

Most café owners in Madinah told us the hardest part was knowing the order of the steps. Here it is.

The five steps

  • Register the business (Saudi Business Center)
  • Secure a site and lease
  • Apply for the municipal licence (Balady)
  • Get staff health certificates
  • Explore financing (Monsha’at)

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