What is the cafe interior cost in Pune in 2026?
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Standard: ₹2,000–2,800/sqft. Premium: ₹3,200–4,200/sqft. A typical 1,200 sqft cafe runs ₹24L–34L standard, ₹38L–50L premium. The bands cover FOH seating, BOH commercial kitchen, lighting, sound, washrooms and basic signage.
What is the BOH kitchen spec for a small cafe?
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Stainless steel 304 counters and shelves, commercial exhaust hood with fresh-air makeup, non-slip epoxy floor, grease trap sized to seating count, fire suppression over the cooking line, and a 3-compartment sink (wash-rinse-sanitise). Equipment list is sized to the menu - we share it line-by-line after the concept brief.
How long does a cafe fit-out take in Pune?
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Essential: 30–45 days. Standard: 60–90 days. Premium: 90–120 days. Timeline depends on BOH equipment lead time (imported items run 8–12 weeks), PMC/PCMC permits for FSSAI and fire NOC, and the structural work for the kitchen slab if a new exhaust shaft is needed.
What FOH seating density should a Pune cafe plan for?
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60–80 sqft per seated cover, including circulation and queue space. A 1,200 sqft cafe fits 30–40 covers seated. Outdoor seating needs PMC/PCMC permission and is usually capped at 25–30% of total seating. Acoustic ceiling tiles keep noise levels conversation-friendly when seats go above 50.
Does Arsa cover the FSSAI and fire NOC paperwork?
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We coordinate the BOH spec and the layout that FSSAI and the fire department look for. The actual licences (FSSAI registration, trade licence, fire NOC, GST, music licence if applicable) are filed by you or your CA; we share the documents they ask for and the BOH drawings they need to see.
What is the cost of a 1,000 sqft cafe in Pune?
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Standard finish: ₹20–28L all-in. Premium: ₹32–42L. The cost split: BOH commercial kitchen 35–40%, FOH seating and finishes 30–35%, lighting and sound 8–10%, washrooms 5–7%, signage and small works 5–8%.
Can we keep the existing FOH and just upgrade the BOH?
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Yes - partial renovation is common. We quote line-by-line for BOH equipment, exhaust, flooring and finishes. The ceiling, lighting and seating can be phased. Never phase the grease trap, the fire suppression or the commercial exhaust - they are the first things the fire department checks.
Do you handle commercial fit-outs outside Pune?
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Yes - we cover Pune, Baramati, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Kothrud, Kharadi, Hadapsar, Magarpatta and the wider Pune metro. We also cover Baramati district, Daund, Indapur and selected parts of western Maharashtra for smaller F&B and commercial briefs.