Focus on recipes and menus, not state filings. Form your restaurant LLC with Lovie — EIN, registered agent, compliance, and digital mail scanning all handled.
The menu is ready. You're ready. Lovie takes care of the formation paperwork, EIN, compliance, and business address — so the only thing between you and opening day is the sign on the door.
Your food deserves a real stage.
You're opening a restaurant. The last thing you have time for is legal paperwork.
The problem
$500+ with Stripe Atlas — then $100/yr for registered agent starting year two
Waiting on your EIN before you can apply for food service licenses or open a business account
Attorney fees just to set up the right liability structure for a food service business
Separate bills for registered agent, mail forwarding, and compliance — all piling up
Missing state filing deadlines while you're managing build-out, hiring, and menu planning
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance all included
Lovie recommends the right entity structure based on your restaurant's liability and tax situation
File same-day so you can sign your lease, apply for permits, and open a business account
Lovie tracks your state deadlines and keeps your business in good standing automatically
Convert from LLC to C-Corp when you're ready to franchise or bring on investors — no extra charge
Lovie handles every step. Formation to compliance. Zero surprises.
Open on time. Open under your entity.
Move Before Someone Else Takes Your Space
Commercial landlords don't wait. Lovie files your LLC same-day so you can sign your lease, apply for permits, and get into build-out before another tenant locks in your location.
Scale to Multiple Locations
One restaurant becomes two, then three. A separate LLC for each location keeps liability isolated — same process every time. An attorney would charge $2,000+ per entity for the same work.
One Less Thing on Opening Day
You've got health inspections, liquor license applications, equipment delivery, and staff training to manage. Lovie handles compliance so a state filing deadline isn't on that list.
Built for people who run restaurants, not legal offices.
Ready for Permits and Leases
Tell Lovie about your concept. It files your LLC, gets your EIN, and sets up your registered agent — so you can apply for food service licenses, sign leases, and open accounts right away.
One Price, Nothing Hidden
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. No year-two registered agent bill. No compliance fees that catch you off guard during build-out.
Keep Your Personal Assets Protected
Slip-and-fall claims, food safety incidents, vendor disputes — a proper LLC puts a wall between your personal finances and your restaurant's liabilities. If something goes wrong, your home isn't at risk.
Grow From One Location to Many
Start with a single LLC. When you're ready for a second location or want to explore franchising, Lovie helps you structure it right — and it's included in your plan.
Works for International Restaurant Owners
Bringing your cuisine to the US? Lovie helps international owners form Delaware or Wyoming LLCs without being in the country. No US address or in-person visit needed.
Compliance That Runs Without You
State deadlines, franchise taxes, annual reports — Lovie tracks all of it and lets you know before anything is due. You run the kitchen. Lovie handles the calendar.
Questions about starting your restaurant business.
Should my restaurant be an LLC or a C-Corp?
Most restaurant owners start with an LLC. You get personal liability protection, pass-through taxation, and less paperwork than a corporation. If you plan to franchise or bring on outside investors later, a C-Corp might make sense at that point. Lovie explains the tradeoffs based on your specific situation.
Why does my restaurant need an LLC?
Restaurants carry real liability exposure — slip-and-fall accidents, food safety issues, employee disputes, vendor problems. Without an LLC, those claims can reach your personal assets. An LLC puts a legal wall between your restaurant and your home, savings, and bank accounts.
What does $29/mo actually cover for restaurant owners?
Everything: LLC or C-Corp formation filing fees, EIN registration, registered agent service, digital mail scanning, compliance guidance, and a live dashboard. No add-ons, no surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
How soon can I get formed and start applying for food service permits?
Lovie submits your filing the moment you approve it. Delaware typically processes within 1-3 business days. Wyoming is often same-day. Once formed, you can apply for your food service license, health permits, and liquor license.
Does Lovie handle food service licensing and health permits?
Lovie handles your company formation, EIN, and state compliance filings. Food service licenses, health department permits, and liquor licenses are separate processes that vary by city and county. Lovie gets your entity in order so you can go after those permits.
I want to open multiple locations. Should each one be its own LLC?
Many restaurant owners form a separate LLC per location specifically to isolate liability — if one location gets sued, the others aren't exposed. Lovie can form multiple entities and help you figure out the right structure.
Can I convert my restaurant LLC to a C-Corp for franchising?
Yes. When you're ready to franchise or bring on investors, Lovie handles the LLC-to-C-Corp conversion. It's included in your subscription — no attorney fees, no separate filings to manage.
What about forming a holding company for my restaurant group?
Some restaurant owners create a holding company LLC that owns each individual location's LLC. It adds another layer of asset protection and can simplify managing several locations. Lovie can help you set that up.