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• What it Includes: Clarifying the restaurant’s identity, mission, values, and target

market; selecting concept type (e.g., fast-casual, fine dining).

• Why it Matters: A clear brand differentiates you in a crowded market and guides all

future decisions—menu, décor, marketing, and tone of service.

• What it Includes: Pro forma financial statements, ROI calculations, startup

budgets, breakeven analysis, and investor pitch materials.

• Why it Matters: Secures funding, keeps finances aligned with goals, and builds

credibility with lenders or partners.

• What it Includes: Crafting a menu balanced between profitability and creativity,

with costing analysis and sourcing ingredients from vendors.

• Why it Matters: A well-engineered menu improves food cost control and supports

consistent execution and guest appeal.

• What it Includes: Guidance on alcohol licenses, health inspections, permits, fire

codes, and ADA compliance.

• Why it Matters: Avoids legal setbacks that delay openings and ensures long-term

operational safety and legality.

• What it Includes: Job descriptions, interviewing guidance, onboarding plans, and

pre-opening service and kitchen training sessions.

• Why it Matters: Great teams start with clear expectations and aligned values—this

builds a strong foundation and reduces early turnover.

• What it Includes: A phased timeline for training, inspections, friends/family nights,

and grand opening events.

• Why it Matters: Controls chaos, builds buzz, and allows for refinement before fully

opening to the public.

• What it Includes: Selection, setup, and staff training for POS, inventory, payroll,

reservations, and scheduling systems.

• Why it Matters: Good systems prevent errors, save money, and provide data for

future decisions.

• What it Includes: Social media content plan, launch event coordination, PR

outreach, influencer seeding, and promotional design.

• Why it Matters: Ensures visibility before opening and attracts early adopters that

fuel word-of-mouth.