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Restaurant Launch Project Checklist Template

Ensure a flawless restaurant opening! This Restaurant Launch Project Checklist Template covers everything from permits & suppliers to staff training & marketing, minimizing stress & maximizing your grand opening success.

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Concept & Planning

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Initial idea validation, market research, menu development, business plan creation.

Restaurant Concept Description

Estimated Initial Investment

Target Customer Demographic

Target Opening Date

Competitive Analysis Summary

Cuisine Type

Legal & Permits

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Business registration, licenses, health inspections, zoning compliance.

Business Name

Business Registration Date

Business Structure (e.g., LLC, Sole Proprietorship)

Business License Copy

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Health Permit Expiration Date

Liquor License Status

Location & Design

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Lease negotiation, architectural plans, interior design, contractor selection.

Square Footage of Space

Exact GPS Coordinates

Design Style (e.g., Modern, Rustic, Farmhouse)

Architectural Plans (PDF)

Target Completion Date for Design Phase

Specific Design Requirements from Stakeholders

Accessibility Compliance Standard

Construction & Renovation

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Build-out, utilities installation, inspections, accessibility compliance.

Construction Start Date

Square Footage of Build-Out

Detailed Scope of Work Document

Architectural Plans

General Contractor Selected?

Substantial Completion Date (Target)

Number of Permits Received

Equipment & Supplies

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Kitchen equipment purchase/lease, tableware, linens, POS system setup.

Oven Capacity (Units)

Refrigerator/Freezer Size (Cubic Feet)

POS System Vendor

Tableware Style

Supplier Contracts (PDF)

Number of Chairs

Number of Tables

Staffing & Training

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Recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee training programs.

Number of Servers Needed

Number of Cooks Needed

Number of Bussers Needed

Number of Hosts/Hostesses Needed

Training Provider (if applicable)

Start Date of Initial Training

Training Modules Covered

Notes on Training Performance/Observations

Menu & Inventory

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Final menu approval, supplier selection, initial inventory procurement.

Menu Description (Detailed)

Initial Food Inventory (Units)

Initial Beverage Inventory (Units)

Primary Food Supplier

Primary Beverage Supplier

Supplier Contract Start Date

Menu Pricing Spreadsheet

Marketing & Promotion

NaN of 10

Pre-launch marketing campaigns, website/social media setup, public relations.

Define Target Audience

Select Marketing Channels

Marketing Budget Amount

Social Media Campaign Start Date

Upload Marketing Collateral (Logo, Flyers)

Primary Promotional Message

Soft Opening & Feedback

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Controlled initial service, customer feedback collection, process adjustments.

Soft Opening Start Date

Number of Guests Served (First Day)

Summary of Initial Guest Feedback

Menu Items Requiring Adjustments?

Staff Performance Observations

Overall Soft Opening Success?

Typical Service Time Observed

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Grand Opening

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Official launch event, ongoing marketing efforts, performance monitoring.

Grand Opening Date

Grand Opening Start Time

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Estimated Guest Count

Grand Opening Event Location (if different)

Marketing Channels Utilized

Grand Opening Event Photography/Video

Post-Event Summary and Key Learnings

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