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From Concept to
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Navigate the complex journey of launching a restaurant with step-by-step guidance, vetted suppliers, and powerful project management tools.

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Stop juggling spreadsheets and emails. Restaurant Journey centralizes your entire launch process.

Step-by-Step Guidance

Never wonder "what's next?". Our localized logic customizes your task list based on your city, concept, and budget.

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Connect with architects, contractors, and designers who know the restaurant industry.

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Get realistic estimates for equipment, permits, and build-out based on local data.

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Track Every Milestone

Visualize your timeline, manage documents, and keep your entire team aligned on one dashboard.

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Your Roadmap to Success

We've broken down the chaos of opening a restaurant into 14 manageable chapters. Track your progress, unlock resources, and move forward with confidence.

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Food and Alcohol / Licensing Foundation

Federal, State, and Local licensing requirements to legally operate.

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Concept Development

Define your market, menu, pricing, and brand story.

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Food & Health Compliance

Mandatory training, certifications, and safety standards.

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4

Administration Checklist

Banking, Insurance, HR, and Professional Team setup.

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5

Design & Construction

Architecture, Branding, Permits, and Build-out.

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6

FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)

Kitchen equipment, Furniture, and Signage procurement.

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7

Finance & Legal

Capital strategy, Budgeting, and Entity formation.

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8

Food & Beverage Master List

Suppliers, Menu Pricing, and Inventory Systems.

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9

Social Media & Marketing

12-Month Framework for Brand, Growth, and Community.

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10

Ongoing Services

Cleaning, Maintenance, Payroll, and Support services.

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11

Personnel

Hiring, Training, Handbooks, and Staffing plans.

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12

Site & Planning

Site Selection, Lease Negotiation, and Area Analysis.

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13

Smallwares & Supplies

Uniforms, Dishroom, Bar tools, and Paper goods.

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14

Technology Stack

POS, Online Ordering, and Office Systems.

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