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Division 561 - Restaurants
Includes all activities of preparing and serving food for immediate consumption, in designated spaces or through home delivery. This includes traditional restaurants, fast-food outlets, pizzerias, and even catering services for events. It is one of the most visible and competitive divisions in the Romanian economy.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 561 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on division 561 - restaurants. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 561 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Division 561 - Restaurants: The Backbone of Romania's Hospitality Industry
CAEN Division 561, commonly known as Restaurants, represents the backbone of the hospitality industry in Romania. It encompasses everything from elegant restaurants in the historical centers of major cities to small fast-food outlets and food trucks, as well as catering services for private or corporate events. In recent years, this sector has experienced remarkable expansion, fueled by the growth of domestic tourism, rapid urbanization, and the increasingly frequent habit of dining out.
Entrepreneurs operating here face specific challenges: low margins in the face of food inflation, fluctuating utility prices, and the need to attract and retain qualified staff in a highly competitive labor market. However, the digitalization of orders through delivery apps and social media has opened new revenue channels, allowing even small businesses to reach loyal customers.
From a macroeconomic perspective, this division is a sensitive indicator of the population's purchasing power: when consumption rises, restaurants thrive, and during periods of crisis, they are the first to feel the drop in demand. For entrepreneurs looking to enter this market, the key to success lies in a well-balanced mix of culinary concept, cost management, and a digital marketing strategy tailored to the local specifics.
Included Activities
- ✅ Public food services in classic restaurants
- ✅ Self-service restaurant services
- ✅ Fast-food restaurant services
- ✅ Pizzeria, snack bar, and mobile canteen services
- ✅ Home delivery of restaurant-prepared meals
- ✅ Catering services for events and parties
- ✅ Organization of festive meals at the client's premises
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Manufacture of food and beverages in industrial units (divisions 10-11)
- ❌ Retail sale of unprepared food products (division 47)
- ❌ Public food services in canteens and catering for transportation (division 562)
- ❌ Supply of beverages without specific food (division 563)
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From the same category of economic activities:
Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 561?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "division 561 - restaurants" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 561?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 561. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.