What technology does a new restaurant in Egypt need?
At minimum: a POS that works offline on your own devices, ETA-ready e-receipts and Z-reports, inventory with recipe costing, and ordering channels. WDPW provides these in one platform.
Opening & Growing a Restaurant
How to Open a Restaurant in Egypt: A Practical Checklist
7 min read
Opening a restaurant in Egypt means turning a concept into a licensed, staffed, supplied operation with the systems to run it — including ETA tax registration and a POS that supports it. This is a high-level checklist; confirm licensing and tax specifics with a professional advisor.
Before you sign a lease
Nail the concept, the target guest, and a rough menu first — they drive location, size, kitchen layout, and budget. A clear concept also makes every later decision easier.
Licensing and tax
Egyptian restaurants need the appropriate commercial and operating licenses and must handle tax registration, including ETA e-invoicing/e-receipts once registered. Rules change and depend on your situation — treat this as a prompt to consult a qualified accountant or lawyer, not as legal or tax advice.
Suppliers and menu
Line up suppliers, cost your recipes, and set prices with a target food-cost percentage in mind. Costing recipes up front means you know your margins before opening day, not after.
The technology stack you'll need
- A POS that runs on hardware you own and works offline
- ETA-ready e-receipts and Z-reports for tax
- Inventory with recipe costing to control food cost
- QR/online ordering and, if relevant, delivery
- Staff scheduling and clear permissions
How WDPW fits
WDPW covers that stack in one platform — POS, KDS, QR and WhatsApp ordering, inventory and recipes, CRM, and ETA e-receipts — on devices you already own, from EGP 15,000/year. You can import a menu and be live quickly rather than wiring up several tools.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does WDPW help with ETA tax compliance?
Yes. WDPW issues ETA-ready electronic receipts and Z-reports and registers branches and terminals. For your specific tax obligations, consult a qualified advisor.
How quickly can a new restaurant go live on WDPW?
You can import your menu and be operational quickly — often within about a day — since WDPW runs on devices you own with no hardware to procure.
Next step
Book a demo