$239/yr for up to 5,000 sq ft; $599/yr over 5,000 sq ft. A non-refundable $20 application fee is deducted from the total (remainder due on approval). Late renewal (>60 days past due) adds 1.5% of the license fee per month. A separate Commercial Activity License ($300) is also required for all Philadelphia businesses.
Turnaround: ~30 business days for preliminary review + fee-assessment letter; expedited ~10 business days
$165/yr license; mobile plan review $150; initial health inspection (truck + commissary) $190; reinspection $100 if failed; expedited service +$380. Commercial Activity License ($300/yr) also required. Center City vending-zone parking (optional, via lottery) ~$2,750/yr.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | — | "Food Caterer License" (permanent-location food preparation for catering); $20 non-refundable application fee applied toward the license fee; balance due on approval. |
| market/grocery with deli | $239 (up to 5,000 sq ft) + $20 application | "Food Establishment Retail, Permanent Location License" for grocery, drug store, or market. |
| food processing/wholesale | — | "Food Manufacturer License" to manufacture, process, or wholesale food; $20 non-refundable application fee applied toward license fee. |
| temporary/seasonal/special-event | — | Special-event food/beverage plan review and Farmers Market operation handled by Dept of Public Health; "Food Preparation and Serving License" covers restaurants/delis/caterers preparing or serving food. |