It’s opening time, and it is busy! There is so much to do at this particular stage of your business, so please remember to be kind to yourself and honest with your capacity. You don’t need to do all of these steps at once — nor do you need to tackle them by yourself. Consider each of the suggestions below in the context of your own opening timeline, and stage them in waves (e.g., within the first quarter, the first year, the second year) that are realistic for yourself and your team members.

Upon Opening…

How Are These Working for You?


If you are currently implementing any of these action steps and would like to discuss ideas, brainstorm solutions, or troubleshoot with a virtual community of like-minded folks, we encourage you to join our Discord server and post about your work in the #gentrification-hospitality channel.

Looking Ahead


Now that you’ve embedded these processes into the core of your business, it’s time to take a step back and think strategically about the future of your neighborhood — and your place in it. Let’s move on to Investing in the Community’s Future

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