Devour Media's GRAND OPENING Playbook for Restaurant Owners

2026-04-30T09:23:54-04:00

How to open with a bang and turn one event into 90 days of momentum.

You will never have more attention on your restaurant than the day you open. Most owners pour everything into opening night and do nothing the week before or the month after. The opening event is the middle of the story \u2014 not the whole story.

What's inside:

The three-phase framework \u2014 pre-opening buzz, the opening event, 90-day momentum

The 6-week pre-opening checklist that fills the room before you open

Hiring entertainment that creates real WOW moments \u2014 by venue type

Working with local press and influencers (with the pitch formula)

The Generosity Strategy \u2014 women's club luncheons and community partnerships that don't get exploited

Hour-by-hour opening day timelines for two real scenarios

Full budget breakdowns \u2014 a $1,905 ice cream shop opening and a $4,620 fine dining opening

The first 90 days plan \u2014 capture, build, and convert first-time guests into regulars

The non-negotiables checklist for every phase

Written by Greg & Rebecca Remmey, founders of DevourPower & Devour Media \u2014 with a combined audience of 10M+ across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

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