Free Restaurant Opening Checklist (Downloadable PDF)

April 10, 2026Opening a Restaurant

A printable 5-phase checklist covering everything you need online before opening day. Google, menu, QR, social media, reviews.

A printable checklist covering everything you need to set up your restaurant's online presence before opening day.

What is included

A two-page printable checklist organized into five phases:

Phase 1: Foundation (6 to 8 weeks before)

Google Business Profile setup and verification
Domain name registration
Business licence and permit applications

Phase 2: Content (4 to 6 weeks before)

Digital menu creation
QR code generation
Photo shoots (exterior, interior, dishes)
Social media account setup (Instagram, Facebook)

Phase 3: Expand (3 to 4 weeks before)

Menu added to Google Business Profile
Listings on Yelp, TripAdvisor, Bing, Apple Maps
Delivery platform registration
Local food media outreach
Website or landing page live

Phase 4: Pre-Opening (1 to 2 weeks before)

QR codes printed and tested
Soft opening scheduled
All platforms checked for accuracy
Staff briefed on menu, allergens, and digital tools

Phase 5: Opening Week

Daily social media posting
Google review monitoring and responses
Real-time menu updates
Verification that all online information is correct

Download

Download Opening Checklist (PDF)

Print it, tape it to your office wall, and check items off as you go.

City-specific versions

Each city has different licensing requirements and local platforms. We have created city-specific checklists with local licensing links and media contacts:

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