Restaurant LLC Formation for Food & Beverage

Your concept is ready — your entity should be too. Restaurant LLC formation with Lovie covers filing, registered agent, and ongoing compliance so you can focus on opening day, not paperwork.

“Formation and registered agent handled end to end — every cost on the table before I paid.”
Ilker Atasoy
Founder, Delaware C-Corp
Verified customer · Formed via Lovie, 2025

About us

Lovie prepares and submits your LLC or C-Corp filings, provides a registered agent, and handles ongoing compliance. We submit your filings and handle your registered agent and ongoing compliance — so you can focus on building.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, ever

Filed For You
Prepared and submitted to the state

Our Impact

From idea to a real US company.

• 50 US states
• 1–3 days to file
• $0 hidden fees
• 79 MCP tools

AI-guided formation

Describe your business in plain language. Lovie recommends the right entity, prepares your LLC or C-Corp filing, and submits it to the state — you review and approve.

MCP & AI tools

Connect Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible tool to your company. Query formation status, compliance deadlines, and documents right from your IDE.

Registered agent

A registered agent of record in all 50 states. Service of process and state mail scanned to your dashboard the day it arrives.

Priority support

Real humans who know formation, included with every filing. Get unstuck at any step — from entity choice to state filings and compliance.

Everything your company needs, handled.

1. Formation
   LLC & C-Corp Formation
   Form an LLC or C-Corp in Delaware, Wyoming, or any US state. Our agents prepare your documents, submit state filings, and deliver everything — you review and approve before anything is filed.

2. Setup
   Ready to Operate
   Once your company is formed, you have everything you need to open a business bank account, bring on your team, and stay compliant year-round. No SSN or US address required — international founders can complete the entire process remotely.

3. Agent
   Registered Agent, Nationwide
   Every LLC and C-Corp requires a registered agent in its state of formation. Lovie provides nationwide registered agent service, priced separately at $79/year ($49/year in Wyoming), and your compliance address is active from day one.

4. Compliance
   Digital Mail & Compliance
   Stay compliant with annual report reminders and digital mail scanning. Lovie helps you stay ahead of state deadlines with alerts before penalties apply — no surprise invoices.

5. AI Tools
   MCP & AI Tools
   Lovie exposes your company data through Model Context Protocol (MCP), so AI agents in Claude Code, Cursor, and other IDEs can query your formation status, compliance deadlines, and documents programmatically — built for the AI-native workflow.

From description to filed company.

1. Describe
   Tell Lovie about your business in plain language — in chat, or from your IDE via MCP.
2. Review & approve
   Lovie's agents recommend the entity and prepare your filing. Nothing is submitted until you approve.
3. We file
   Your LLC or C-Corp is submitted to the state, with next-day expedited filing in Delaware.
4. Stay compliant
   Registered agent with digital mail, plus compliance reminders that help you stay ahead of deadlines.

$29 to form. No subscription.

Every line item is on the table before you pay: our one-time fee, your state's fee, and the registered agent your state requires. Nothing is bundled that you did not choose.

Filing Guarantee — if a filing we prepare is rejected by the state, we fix and refile at no cost.

• Formation: $29 one-time
  Your LLC or C-Corp prepared and filed with the state, in any of the 50 US states. Charged once — there is no subscription.

• Registered agent: $79 per year · $49 in Wyoming Every state requires an agent of record. Ours covers that, plus digital mail scanning and forwarding, and keeps your home address off public records.

• State filing fee: Varies
  Paid to your state, not to us, and never marked up. Your state's exact fee is shown before you pay.

In your formation

Delivered for your $29

• ✓Company formation documents prepared & submitted (LLC or C-Corp)
• ✓Next-Day Expedited Filing in Delaware
• ✓Post-incorporation documents — bylaws, operating agreement, stock purchase agreement & more
• ✓Filing Guarantee — a rejected filing we prepared is fixed and refiled at no cost
• ✓AI-guided formation, MCP and agent access, real-time dashboard
• ✓Compliance reminders, AI naming and trademark tools, email and chat support

In registered agent
$79 per year · $49 in Wyoming

• ✓Agent of record in your formation state
• ✓Digital mail scan & forwarding
• ✓Keeps your home address off public records
• ✓State notices and service of process handled on your behalf

Why founders choose Lovie

Built for founders

Execution over theory
We prepare and submit your filings — you review and approve. No portals to navigate.

Make Business run Better

One price covers formation, registered agent, mail, and compliance.

Why Lovie for Restaurants

Open on time. Open under your entity.

Commercial landlords don't wait. Lovie files your LLC for restaurant business the moment you approve — so you can sign your lease, apply for permits, and get into build-out before another tenant locks in your location. Whether you need food truck LLC formation or a brick-and-mortar entity, we handle it.

Scale to Multiple Locations

One restaurant becomes two, then three. A separate LLC for franchise restaurant keeps liability isolated — same process every time.

One Less Thing on Opening Day

You've got health inspections, liquor license applications, equipment delivery, and staff training to manage. Lovie's compliance guidance keeps state filing deadlines off that list. That includes annual report deadlines for your restaurant entity.

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.

• 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.

• What does the Lovie plan actually cover for restaurant owners?
  LLC or C-Corp formation service, digital mail scanning, compliance guidance, and a live dashboard. Registered agent service is $79/yr ($49/yr in Wyoming), priced separately. No surprise charges. No subscription.

• 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 and state compliance filings. Food service licenses, health department permits, and liquor licenses are separate processes that vary by city and county.

• 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.

• Can I convert my restaurant LLC to a C-Corp for franchising?
  LLC-to-C-Corp conversion support is coming soon. When you're ready to franchise or bring on investors, Lovie will guide the process.

• 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.

• I'm opening a food truck. Do I still need an LLC?
  Yes. Food trucks carry the same liability exposure as brick-and-mortar restaurants. An LLC keeps your personal assets separate.

• How does billing work?
  $29 one-time. No subscription — the formation fee is charged once.

• Do I need an LLC before signing a restaurant lease?
  Yes. Signing a commercial lease under your personal name exposes your personal assets to liability.

• How much does it cost to form a restaurant LLC?
  The cost includes state filing fees plus your service fee.

• Should I form a separate LLC for each restaurant location?
  Yes, creating a separate entity for each location isolates risk.

• Can I get a food truck LLC in a different state?
  While you can form an LLC in a business-friendly state, a food truck must register as a foreign LLC in the state where it operates.

• Is an LLC or S-Corp better for restaurant tax savings?
  Many restaurants start as an LLC for simplicity and liability protection.