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