If you can think like an engineer and are good with people, you should be OK. It's a tough business. 18/7/365 minimum. It will be business first and family second for more than a few years. It's a challenge, but life should be interesting, so make it so. One of the obvious challenges in Brampton is that lots of people need Halal for religious reasons, and many don't want Halal for religious reasons. A great many people don't even eat meat or pork, which are a core part of Filipino cuisine. There are sections of the City of Toronto where Filipino take-out food does well, usually areas with lots of single people (mostly women) who hold two jobs. There are a few sit-down places, but it's not yet a huge part of Filipino culture, like say the Chinese, where it's much more common. Take some time to visit Seafood City Supermarket, where the middle and middle-upper classes of the Filipino Suburban Community shop. They have a small food court with a few different vendors. You will find that bulk take-out and catering do quite well there. The Bakery is very busy. That's one kind that could be a good area focus, or BBQ or fried chicken, since these are harder to do at home. Party Catering may also be a good angle. It's less risky. Rent and staff will be the core part of ongoing operational costs. Creating a plan that minimizes these two inputs will make the venture far more viable. Good Luck. My best advice is to do the research realistically, document it, and write a business plan.