Startup Checklist
Michigan-Based Restaurant Startup Checklist
Business Planning
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Create a detailed business plan
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Identify your target market
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Define your restaurant's concept, theme, and name
Legal Requirements
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Register your business in Michigan
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Apply for relevant permits and licenses
Location and Building
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Scout potential locations
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Finalize the lease agreement
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Renovate and furnish the building following the concept
Menu, Suppliers, and Kitchen
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Finalize menu
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Source local and sustainable suppliers
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Order kitchen equipment and supplies
Staffing and Training
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Hire key staff (e.g., chef, manager)
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Organize staff training programs
Marketing
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Create a marketing plan
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Design and launch restaurant website
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Plan a grand opening event
Finances
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Secure necessary funding
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Develop a budget plan for the first year
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Set up the restaurant's accounting systems
