UNVERIFIED. Under NC rules the operating permit itself is issued without a state annual permit fee; local fees attach to plan review and services. Third-party guides cite ~$250-$450 by risk/seating but that figure is NOT confirmed on an official county source - treat as unverified.
UNVERIFIED exact amount. Requires a permitted commissary; effective July 1, 2025 a change-of-commissary service fee applies to mobile food units/pushcarts and a new temporary-foodservice-event organizer fee was added. Exact dollar amounts not published in accessible search results.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| temporary food establishment (TFE) | $75 per permit | Per event/vendor; apply >=15 days prior. New organizer fee for temporary foodservice events effective 7/1/2025 |
| pushcart | — | NC issues no annual permit fee for food establishments (state-set, only plan-review/TFE fees allowed); menu limited to hot dogs/encased meats; commissary agreement required |
| commissary/central kitchen | — | No separate permit; a permitted food establishment (restaurant, deli, catering facility) serves as commissary; agreement required at application. Change-of-commissary incurs a change-of-service fee |
| limited food service establishment | — | NC establishment classification (15A NCAC 18A .2600); no annual permit fee under NC law |