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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grand Opening
Official launch event, ongoing marketing efforts, performance monitoring.
Grand Opening Date
Grand Opening Start Time
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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