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NSO Stability Checklist v.1

by Victor Chow, from the Community

This NSO Stability Checklist helps restaurant franchise teams confirm operational stability before transitioning from new store opening to regular management. It covers employee onboarding and documentation (W4, I9, infectious disease policy, handbook, anti-harassment), franchise accounting fundamentals (daily and monthly summaries, tip out cadence, payroll, vendor bills, inventory and PAR, social media SOP), and 7shifts setup and scheduling. It includes communication and leadership practices for pre and post shift meetings, conflict resolution, and documentation. Cost targets and KPIs are defined, including labor near 20 percent, food at 30 percent, alcohol at 25 percent, weekly bar inventory, voids and discounts trending to 2 percent, review scores at 4.5, and stable sales. Operational checks include HVAC and ventilation needs, training SOPs, clock procedures, and OM support, culminating in a formal handover review.

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