[header] How to start a deli [title] Write up your business and marketing plans. [step] These 2 documents will help you lay out a road map for how you plan to handle everything. They will also include market research to show the demand for a deli in your area as well as how you will compete with other businesses. 
These documents will assist you to secure the funding needed if you do not already have the capital on hand. [title] Secure all the necessary licensing, permits, and insurance to operate a food business as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.