2022-2023 CON NEC TED

1 CONNE C TED2022-2023 PARTNER GUIDERESTAURANTS + RETAIL + REAL ESTATEThe right partners. Every step of the any seasoned, successful business owner the key to leading the market and you are sure to hear, It takes a tribe of strategic partners to position your concept for success. What Now Media Group spends each and every day interviewing, meeting with, and working directly with the partners that make great concepts successful. We see all the good and unfortunately all of the Preferred Partners represent what we feel to be the very best at what they do, representing expertise, integrity, honesty, high-quality services and products, and simply all-around good are confident that these partners will help you be the best you can ,Founder, What Now Media Group, Opening ChecklistSite Selection, Concept & BrandLocationBranding, Architecture, DesignConstructionFinancingAccountingBan kingInsuranceUtilitiesElectricGasWaterSe werSuppliersEquipmentFlooringBeverage & Liquor DistributorFood DistributorMenu & OperationsTechnologyFinancial Technology (FinTec)

2 & PayrollTelephone & InternetSecurity ServicesReservation ServicesSoftwareMaintenance & Outside ServicesHood Cleaning, Oil Recycling & Grease TrapWaste RemovalJanitorialPest ServicesValetLinen ServiceLandscapingStaffingTrainingOperat ionsPromotionPrint Services & SignagePhotographyMarketingPublic RelationsMenuFinals_____67 FinancingUtilitiesSite Selection, Concept & BrandSuppliers & SuppliesTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Accounting:Register with All Government AgenciesObtain Federal Tax ID NumberBank ReconiliationsPayroll SystemBanking:Selection of BankConstruction AccountOperational AccountPayroll AccountLines of CreditDeposit BagsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Sewer:ProceduresDra wings/PlansInspectionPermit RequirementsInstallationGasWaterElectric TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

3 Site SelectionConcept & BrandArchitecture:Contract Design DocumentsSpecification BookDigital RenderingsProcurement and facilitating FF&E and Millwork InstallationsConsultations During OperationsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Vendor List for:FoodCoffeeLiquorSuppliesContact SalespersonCredit Applications on FileList of ReferencesInventory Initial/Pre-opening ReplacementPar Stock & Ordering Forms89 InsuranceSuppliersTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Insurance:Pre/Durin g Construction, OperationsLiquor BondLiabilityWorkman s CompTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Equipment Checkout (burn-in/calibration):Ice MachinesCooking EquipmentRefrigeration EquipmentKitchen ClockAnti-fatigue MatsSet Up Dish Machine ServicesClean, Organize & Label All Shelving:Dry StorageWalk-InFreezersSupply AreaService AreaChemical StorageBar StorageKitchen Utensils:Produce ListObtain BidsPlace OrderReceive OrderSmall Wares Order:Produce ListObtain BidsPlace OrderReceive OrderTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

4 Equipment, Software & Supplies:Collect all warranties for new equipment & send in cardsPlace all equipment information & Service Agents in a notebook for referenceFood InventoryBar InventorySupplies InventoryHood/HVAC EquipmentKitchen Design & Equipment ListContractorSubcontractorsOut-side ContractorsHand Wash Stations:Soap/SanitizerTowel DispensersHand Wash Signs1011 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Tabletop Selection:PlatewareFlatwareGlasswareSele ct Wall Covering:Obtain BidsOrderArrange DeliveryAccept per OrderSelect Tables:Obtain BidsOrderArrange DeliverySelect Chairs:Obtain BidsOrderArrange DeliveryApply Scotchguard ProtectionHair Charis & BoostersArrange DeliverySelect Floor Covering:Obtain BidsOrderArrange InstallationTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

5 Beverage Station:CupsLidsHoldersSodasDairyCanned JuicesBeverage NapkinsStrawsSoda SystemLiquor Selection:Well Liquor SelectionCall Liquor SelectionPremium Liquor SelectionBeer SelectionDraft SystemWine Selection:Supplier Wine Training ProgramWine List DesignWine List PublicationWine OpenersWine Buckets and StandsBeverage & Liquor DistributorFood Distributor1213 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Paper Products:Guest ChecksPOS SuppliesTake OutBathroomOffice Furniture:DeskChairFiling CabinetsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Security Services:Robbery PreventionControl of Access During OperationsControl of Access During ConstructionDouble Door SafeNight DropReservation ServicesTelephones:Office LineFax LineCatering LineKitchen LineReservations LinePay PhoneTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

6 Telephone Equipment:Obtain BidsOrderArrange DeliveryAccept per OrderTelephone Service:ProceduresDrawing/PlansInspectio nPermit RequirementInstallationCables & Wiring:Burglar/Fire AlarmMusic/Public AddressTelephone Lines (Internal)POS & Computer LinesTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Payroll:Pre OpeningManagementHourlyPOS System:WiringInstallationTraining1415 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Computer System:MonitorPrinterInternet ServiceSoftware:Food Ordering (from primary supplier)Office Suite SoftwareWord ProcessorSpreadsheetPresentationPublishe r SoftwareScheduling Use for Employee Time Management, Management Schedules, and Catering EventsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Keys:Make a List of Keys Needed in StoreCollect All Keys Upon InstallationRe-Key Just Before OpeningTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

7 Outside Services:MaintenanceJanitorialValet ParkingPest ControlPlant ServiceLinen ServiceHood/Flue CleaningCarpet CleaningWindow WashingPrimary Vendor Selection / Approved Vendor List:Local Contact with Name/NumberEstablish Credit, Delivery ScheduleWaste Removal:Solid WasteDumpsterCompactorJanitorial:Floor CleanerSpot RemoverGum SolventLiquid Hand SoapHand Towel DispensersPaper TowelsWindexSqueegeesMaintenance & Outside Services1617 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Janitorial Equipment:Wet Floor SignsMopsBucketsVacuumTrash CansDust PansSewer Service:ProceduresDrawings/PlansInspecti onPermit RequirementsInstallationLinen ServiceHood/Flue CleaningCarpet CleaningWindow WashingParking Lot and Valet:Number of SpacesResurfacingEntrance/ExitsLighting for Parking LotControl for Pre-ConstructionControl During ConstructionValet Stand/Key ControlTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

8 Parking Lot and Valet (Cont.):Parking Lot SignageHandicapReservedValetValet ServicesLinen Service:Table Top Laundry (Rental)Uniforms:Uniform Laundry (Rental)Uniform OrderTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Landscaping:Pre-Con structionDuring ConstructionMaintenanceConstruction TimetableEstimate Time for Each PhaseEstimated Completion DateCritical PathConstruction BudgetSign Requirements/Restrictions1819 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Front and Back of House Staffing:Projected List of Employees Needed for Each Area of OperationSources for RecruitingDevelop Pay Scales for All Crew Work GroupsFront DeskServersWait AssistantsBartendersCooksPrep CooksDishwashersSupervisorsManagersPlace Employment Ads in Newspapers & Schedule Recruiting MissionsReview Staffing Manual for Interviewing/Hiring Procedures.

9 Establish Target Question Applications & Employee New Hire Kits:English/SpanishI-9 Tax FormsHealth CardsServer/Bartender/Entertainment PermitsOrientationPre-Opening/Training ScheduleOperational ScheduleServSafe TrainingUniformTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Establish Work Schedules:ReportsFood/Beverage/Covers/Av erage Check/Sales MixComparisons to BudgetOrganizational Charts by DepartmentDining RoomBarKitchenAdministrationEmployee ApplicationsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Training:Identify Dates Of Training Allowing For Dry Run Or Soft Opening TimeValidate Service SequencesDevelop Bar Opening ChecklistDevelop Kitchen-Opening Checklist & For All Departments: Open, Close & ManagersDocument & Train Management/StaffOrganize Orientation MaterialsDevelop Sidework Schedules For All FOHSet Up POS Training For Management & CrewWine & Beer Seminars For Sales Knowledge & Over-Consumption PolicyFOH Menu Descriptions For All ItemsStaffingTraining2021 TaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?

10 Training (Cont.):Set Up Training Recipe ManualsSelect Training TeamSet Date For Training Team ArrivalPrepare Master Training CalendarSet Up Training Manuals & Opening MaterialsSet Up General Meeting & Training SessionOrganize Any Necessary Management Training Such As:MSDS LocationInterviewing & Hiring (Legal vs. Illegal Questions, ADA, etc.)Restaurant Standards & SystemsTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?Human Resources:Selection of ManagerSelection of Pre-Opening StaffOrganizational ChartEvaluation of Available ManagersDefine manager Job DutiesInterview of ManagersInterview of Pre-Opening StaffCreate Management ReportsEvaluation of Available ChefsEvaluation of Kitchen ManagerEmployee Performance EvaluationTraining Program for EmployeesUniformsDress CodeTaskTarget Completion DateUrgency1 (Now) - 3 (Soon)Person/Party ResponsibleCompleted?