Want to open a restaurant in the United States? This playbook walks you through it step by step. You get a complete pre-opening checklist covering every workstream — US business registration, permits and licenses, health department requirements, buildout, equipment, hiring, menu, vendors, marketing, and soft opening — plus 9 ready-to-use SOP templates: opening and closing procedures, food safety, staff training, service standards, inventory, cash handling, and more. Written for independent owners opening their first or next US restaurant. Instant PDF download — print it, share it with your team, and open with confidence.