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Opening a Restaurant

Equipment procurement timeline, opening budget, permits, lease negotiation, vendor selection, soft-opening checklists.

How to Open a Restaurant: The Complete Equipment & Operations Guide (2026)

May 5, 2026April 29, 2026 by Daniel Reeve

The operator’s decision-tree guide to opening a restaurant — concept, financing, location, equipment, permits, and the 90-day pre-opening sequence. Real budget bands, realistic timelines, and the decision points that decide whether you open on schedule.

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