Last things before the opening
After hundreds or thousands of hours planning, the big day is finally approaching! Here are the final preparations you should make:
- Technology Setup – Ensure your POS system, online ordering platform, delivery apps, and payment processing are fully tested and ready.
- Inventory and Supply Stocking – Order and organize all the ingredients, packaging, and cleaning supplies you’ll need for the first weeks.
- Health and Safety Inspections – Schedule and pass all required inspections to ensure compliance with local health codes before opening day.
- Staff Training and Scheduling – Finalize your team’s shifts, train them on menu execution, customer service, and food safety.
- Menu Testing and Consistency – Do a few “test runs” in the kitchen to make sure every recipe can be executed consistently under pressure.
- Marketing and Pre-Launch Buzz – Promote your grand opening with social media, local flyers, partnerships, or soft-launch events.
- Soft Opening – Consider a limited opening for friends, family, or select customers to test operations and gather feedback.
- Grand Opening Execution – Plan a strong launch event or promotion to attract attention, drive early traffic, and set the tone for your brand.
Don’t forget to check the specific rules in your state and county. Local laws can sometimes differ, so don’t rely only on national guides. Don’t let your pizza restaurant get sued because of some law that you missed.
