This free checklist covers the key steps and decisions you’ll face when opening a corner store, including:

• Pre-opening planning and budgeting
• Licenses, permits, and legal requirements
• Finding and setting up your location
• Equipment and inventory planning
• Staffing and training
• Marketing and grand opening preparation
• Post-opening operations checklist

Use it digitally or print it out - whatever works best for you.

This checklist is designed for:

• People planning to open a new bodega or corner store
• Current owners who want a structured approach to improvements or expansion
• Anyone who wants to avoid common (and expensive) mistakes when launching a small retail food business