______ Check status of following licenses: Heath department Food manufacturer Water department Business license Sales & use tax Liquor license ______ Check Status of following tax numbers: Sales Federal State Local ______ Establish banking ______ Obtain bids on the following services: Local trash pick-up Grease removal Exterminator Laundry Appliance repair Fire extinguishers Music system Alarm & security system Knife and blade sharpening Window washing Dishwasher service _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ ______ Acquire software needs (MS Office, scheduling, food management software) ______ Determine emergency plans, exit procedures and create maps ______ Acquire system or service ______ Finalize POS decision. ______ Select pre-opening interview site. ______ Organize pre-opening parties (press events, VIP, contract supplies…)
______ ______ ______ Week of _______________ / Date 6 Week Checklist Source Notes ______ “Opening Soon” and “ Now Hiring” banners for windows ______ “Grand Opening” banner ______ Order plastic engraved signs – Ladies, Men, No Smoking, Delivery Hours, Etc. ______ Set up order books ______ Set up maintenance and cleaning calendar ______ Set up inventory system ______ Conduct walk-through with contractor ______ Check inspection dates ______ Prepare “Help Wanted” ads ______ Receive tax numbers ______ Identify staffing and develop action plan for meeting staffing needs ______ Retain full set of building and equipment plans for operational files ______ Acquire mandatory posters
______ Set up equipment maintenance log book ______ Order office and miscellaneous supplies (See office supply checklist) ______ Finalize vendors for food/paper products and set up delivery schedules with vendors (and commissary) – include backup vendors Produce Dairy Meat/Poultry Paper Dry Goods Beverage _________________ _________________ ______ Place “Help Wanted” ads ______ Purchase training materials for food safety training ______ Develop deposit procedures (establish armored car service or other) ______ Set up fire and health inspections ______ Finalize food and supply orders for training, mock shifts, and week ______ Develop birthday policy (special dessert, song, etc.) Label valves and check for compressor accessibility Label switches, breakers, and check for accessibility ______ employee filing system
Acquire first aid box Acquire bids and select vendors for Interior plants Landscaping Acquire janitorial equipment (wet floor signs, mops, buckets, vacuum, trash receptacles) Create seating chart and waitstaff sections Setup petty cash Acquire tip trays, and check presentation folders, if not provided from merchant account provider Week of _______________ / Date 4 Week Checklist Source ______ Receive case work & furniture: Counters Cabinets Menu board frame Tables Chairs/bar stools _________________ ______ Select services from bids Local trash pick-up Grease removal Exterminator Laundry Appliance repair Fire extinguishers system Alarm & security system
Conclusion A opening is an exciting time for everyone. Taking the steps outlined in this manual will assist you in ensuring a smooth opening. This will allow you to enjoy the process – and hopefully years of success with your new store. Congratulations and Good Luck! Key Contact Numbers Name Position Number