Opening a Restaurant: 13-Step Master Checklist

Download our free Opening a Restaurant Master Checklist that covers the A to Z of opening a new restaurant. Don’t overlook any steps in your journey with this extensive checklist that covers everything from drafting your business plan to your day of opening.

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To ensure you don’t miss any vital steps, we’ve created a master checklist to support you in your wonderful venture of opening your very own restaurant.

The 13-step checklist includes:

  • Business plan tips & template
  • Must-have licences & certificates
  • Building a menu 
  • Restaurant equipment & technology 
  • Staff recruitment + more

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