Is It Permissible To Run A Restaurant In The Month Of Ramadan?

Is it permissible to run a restaurant in the month of Ramadan?

People who are permitted to not observe fasting in Ramadan due to a sickness or being a traveler may make up for the missed days later (Baqarah, 2/185; Ibn Majah, Siyam, 11-13). It is not religiously inappropriate for some restaurants and similar places to be open in Ramadan for people who are not able to observe fasting due to their excuses. Besides, the owners of such businesses do not need to know the reason why their customers do not observe fasting. It would be more appropriate, however, for people, whether or not they have valid excuses not to observe fasting, to avoid eating and drinking in public places for both showing their respect for people who observe fasting and also helping to prevent the perception for younger people from thinking that it is usual not to observe fasting and eating and drinking in Ramadan. Restaurant owners also need to take necessary precautions so as not to cause such perceptions.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS