Free Restaurant Opening Checklist (Downloadable PDF)

What is included

A two-page printable checklist organized into five phases:

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

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

• 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

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

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

Download

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:

• Opening a Restaurant in Toronto: Menu and Online Presence Checklist
• Opening a Restaurant in Calgary: Menu and Online Presence Checklist
• Opening a Restaurant in Vancouver: Menu and Online Presence Checklist

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More resources for new restaurant owners

• The First 10 Things to Do Online Before Your Restaurant Opens
• How to Set Up Your Restaurant's Digital Presence From Scratch
• Google Business Profile for Restaurants: The Complete Setup Guide
• How to Add Your Restaurant Menu to Google Business Profile
• Free Restaurant Menu Template (Editable, Mobile-Friendly)

• Opening a Restaurant in Toronto: Menu and Online Presence Checklist
• Google Business Profile for Restaurants: The Complete Setup Guide

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