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Building Evaluation Checklist

Before you sign that lease agreement, check off all the items on our ultimate inspection list.


Business Plan Template

Start putting your dream to paper with our pre-filled restaurant business plan template.

Choosing a Location Checklist

Get all of the action items for choosing a restaurant location in a simple 1-pager PDF download.

Competitor Intelligence Tracker

Keep track of competitor prices, menu items, and busy times with our competitor tracking tool.


Restaurant Design and Construction Checklist

Know all the rules for restaurant design including color, seating, lighting, accessibility codes, and more. Avoid mishaps with this great checklist!

Restaurant Menu Planning Checklist

Know how to design a menu that’s more than a menu. Here’s what you’ll need to know to design a money-making menu machine.

Developing Your Concept Checklist

Is your concept rock solid? Make sure your vision is clear with this checklist.


Financial Forecast Calculator

The MUST-HAVE tool to calculate your restaurant start-up costs and revenue projections.

Funding Your Restaurant Checklist

Have you exhausted all your funding options? Maybe not. Find out with this checklist.

Permits, Licenses, and Legal Checklist

Don't get caught in red tape at the last minute. This checklist has you covered so you avoid delays in opening.


Pre-opening and Promotion Checklist

This checklist will help you make opening day the best day of your life.

Restaurant Equipment Checklist

Not sure what equipment you need? Download our checklist for a the only shopping list you'll ever need.

Restaurant Technology Checklist

The clever use of technology can help you overcome the modern-day obstacles of owning a restaurant.


Restaurant Staffing and Training Checklist

Set your staff up for success with this complete training checklist.

Stocking Your Restaurant Checklist

This checklist will make sure you have everything you need to make your recipe dreams come true.

Restaurant Startup Kit

The four essential pieces to successfully open your restaurant.


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