Restaurant Startup Checklist Template
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1Restaurant Startup Checklist
Countdown to Opening
Target
Months
Responsible
Completion
Before
Category
Person/Party
Date
Opening
Activity
Status/Date Competed
Water service
Design/
5
- Permits, procedures, plans, installation, inspection
Construction
Tax ID numbers/accounts
- apply for federal, state unemployment insurance, state sales tax
5
Finance/Legal
Insurance agent
5
Ongoing Services
- building, general liability, liquor liability, workman's comp, group medical
Table mix & arrangement
- determine mix of 2 top, 4 top, round, booths
5
Operations
- determine booth / table positions, table numbers
Liquor license
- apply for
4
Administration
- consider hiring firm to assist in processing application
Water quality
Design/
4
- test for hard water, take bids for water softening, filtration
Construction
Safe for office
4
FF&E
- determine type, bid & order
List of available suppliers
4
Food & Beverage
- create list of suppliers for food, beverages & supplies
Menu boards & pictures
- determine type, design, order
4
Marketing
- pictures of key menu items bundled with side & beverage
Banners
4
Marketing
- NOW HIRING /COMING SOON / NOW OPEN
Hours of operation
4
Operations
- determine for each day/meal period
Vending machines
4
Operations
- cigarettes, pay phones, video games, other
Employee benefits
- determine insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability) & eligibility
4
Personnel
- vacation, meals, comps, tuition reimbursement, other
Employee job descriptions
- create for all staff & management positions
4
Personnel
- download templates on
Startup Checklist
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