Business profile

Soju (The)

Evidence-backed public profile built from normalized Calgary source records.

Food & HospitalityFood and hospitalityLicensed

StatusLicensed

CommunitySunalta

Signals3

Source Records1

Business Information

Trade name

Soju (The)

Licence type

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES (RESTAURANT), FOOD SERVICE - PREMISES (SEATING)

Community

Sunalta

Category confidence

High (93%)

#103 1638 10 AV SW · Sunalta

Category reason

The licence type is food or hospitality related.

Opportunity Signals

opening soonhigh signal confidenceMay 6, 2026 · 1 month ago

Possible opening soon

Signal summary

This opening-soon signal is based on a recent Calgary business licence matched to nearby commercial permit activity.

Why this matters

A recent active business licence and nearby commercial permit activity point to possible setup or launch activity.

Likely relevant services

Business insurancehigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for commercial coverage and liability setup.

Bookkeeping / accountinghigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for bookkeeping and early financial workflows.

Website / local SEOmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for local visibility, reviews, and website setup.

POS / paymentsmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for point-of-sale and payment processing setup.

Payrollmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for payroll setup once staff are hired.

Signagemedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for storefront and launch signage.

Commercial cleaningmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for pre-opening and ongoing commercial cleaning.

IT / telecommedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for connectivity, phone, and IT setup.

Waste managementmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for waste, recycling, and site services.

Evidence

Licence first issued: 2026-04-29
Licence status: Licensed
Matched permit: DP2026-02656
Permit description: CHANGE OF USE: RESTAURANT - LICENSED, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM
Permit date: 2026-05-06
Location match: Within 20m

View raw evidence JSON

{
  "items": [
    {
      "field": "first_iss_dt",
      "label": "Licence first issued",
      "value": "2026-04-29",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/vdjc-pybd.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Business Licenses",
      "sourceRecordId": "0686b8eb-96c8-4530-af24-bddbe2f3e376"
    },
    {
      "field": "jobstatusdesc",
      "label": "Licence status",
      "value": "Licensed",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/vdjc-pybd.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Business Licenses",
      "sourceRecordId": "0686b8eb-96c8-4530-af24-bddbe2f3e376"
    },
    {
      "field": "permitnum",
      "label": "Matched permit",
      "value": "DP2026-02656",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    },
    {
      "field": "description",
      "label": "Permit description",
      "value": "CHANGE OF USE: RESTAURANT - LICENSED, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    },
    {
      "field": "applieddate",
      "label": "Permit date",
      "value": "2026-05-06",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    },
    {
      "label": "Location match",
      "value": "Within 20m"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "This opening-soon signal is based on a recent Calgary business licence matched to nearby commercial permit activity."
}

permit activitymedium signal confidenceMay 6, 2026 · 1 month ago

Recent permit activity

Signal summary

SOJU (THE) has recent permit activity associated with its known business address.

Why this matters

This business has recent permit activity matched to its known address. It could indicate construction, renovation, setup, or operational changes.

Likely relevant services

Business insurancehigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for commercial coverage and liability setup.

Bookkeeping / accountinghigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for bookkeeping and early financial workflows.

Website / local SEOmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for local visibility, reviews, and website setup.

POS / paymentsmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for point-of-sale and payment processing setup.

Payrollmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for payroll setup once staff are hired.

Signagemedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for storefront and launch signage.

Commercial cleaningmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for pre-opening and ongoing commercial cleaning.

IT / telecommedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for connectivity, phone, and IT setup.

Waste managementmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for waste, recycling, and site services.

Evidence

Permit number: DP2026-02656
Permit description: CHANGE OF USE: RESTAURANT - LICENSED, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM
Permit date: 2026-05-06

View raw evidence JSON

{
  "items": [
    {
      "field": "permitnum",
      "label": "Permit number",
      "value": "DP2026-02656",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    },
    {
      "field": "description",
      "label": "Permit description",
      "value": "CHANGE OF USE: RESTAURANT - LICENSED, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    },
    {
      "field": "applieddate",
      "label": "Permit date",
      "value": "2026-05-06",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/6933-unw5.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Development Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "bcb5c760-0075-4e06-a85d-63ca857f46b9"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "SOJU (THE) has recent permit activity associated with its known business address."
}

new businesshigh signal confidenceApr 29, 2026 · 2 months ago

Recently licensed business

Signal summary

SOJU (THE) appears in Calgary business licence data as a recently issued active licence.

Why this matters

A new food service business has been licensed in Sunalta. New restaurants and cafes typically need insurance, POS setup, bookkeeping, cleaning, and digital presence within the first 60 days.

Likely relevant services

Business insurancehigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for commercial coverage and liability setup.

Bookkeeping / accountinghigh relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for bookkeeping and early financial workflows.

Website / local SEOmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for local visibility, reviews, and website setup.

POS / paymentsmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for point-of-sale and payment processing setup.

Payrollmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for payroll setup once staff are hired.

Signagemedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for storefront and launch signage.

Commercial cleaningmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for pre-opening and ongoing commercial cleaning.

IT / telecommedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for connectivity, phone, and IT setup.

Waste managementmedium relevance

As a new Food & Hospitality business, it may be relevant for waste, recycling, and site services.

Evidence

Licence first issued: 2026-04-29
Licence status: Licensed

View raw evidence JSON

{
  "items": [
    {
      "field": "first_iss_dt",
      "label": "Licence first issued",
      "value": "2026-04-29",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/vdjc-pybd.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Business Licenses",
      "sourceRecordId": "0686b8eb-96c8-4530-af24-bddbe2f3e376"
    },
    {
      "field": "jobstatusdesc",
      "label": "Licence status",
      "value": "Licensed",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/vdjc-pybd.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Business Licenses",
      "sourceRecordId": "0686b8eb-96c8-4530-af24-bddbe2f3e376"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "SOJU (THE) appears in Calgary business licence data as a recently issued active licence."
}

Source Record Evidence

JSON

Calgary Business Licenses · 16755050

Observed Jun 17, 2026 · 2 days ago

View raw source record

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    "type": "Point",
    "coordinates": [
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      51.0445989
    ]
  },
  "exp_dt": "2027-04-28T14:59:20.000Z",
  "address": "#103 1638 10 AV SW",
  "getbusid": "16755050",
  "globalid": "{XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXX661712550}",
  "comdistcd": "SNA",
  "comdistnm": "SUNALTA",
  "tradename": "SOJU (THE)",
  "homeoccind": "N",
  "first_iss_dt": "2026-04-29T14:59:21.000Z",
  "licencetypes": "ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES (RESTAURANT),\nFOOD SERVICE - PREMISES (SEATING)",
  "jobstatusdesc": "Licensed"
}