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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