Plant location refers to the choice of region and the selection of a particular site for setting up a business or Restaurant. But the choice is made only after considering cost and benefits of different alternative sites. It is a strategic decision that cannot be changed once taken.
Some of the major factors which affect plant layout are: (1) Policies of management (2) Plant location (3) Nature of the product (4) Volume of production (5) Availability of floor space (6) Nature of manufacturing process and (7) Repairs and maintenance of equipment and machines