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Stores come in various shapes and sizes. Therefore, to paint a clearer picture in your heads, here we will be using an example of a roadside restaurant. Generally, requests are accepted from any point in this process.

Creating a business plan
What are you selling? What are your strengths?What is the target? First create a concept.

We will provide consultations on almost every aspect: sales items, menu configuration, reservation areas, seat numbers, unit price per customer, allocation of store openings (cost estimates for each vendor), spending plans, break-even points, etc.

Financing plan
Set the amount of personal funds you will be putting into your venture, then decide how you will be raising the rest.

The standard for self-funding is about half the total budget.This affects the screening of various lending institutions.We provide various loan consultations (collect information and documents on banks, government funds, leasing companies and then provide that in a consultation).

Property search
Collect information on real estate and property auction sites.

If you wish, we can work with related real estate companies and auction operators to assist you in collecting this information.

Property viewing
If there is a potential property that you like, go in for a viewing.

By having us at your side, we will make various judgments on the spot, saving you a lot of time and effort in making a decision. We will also advise you on how much actual costs would be, and whether or not the place would be suitable for your business.

Property contract
Create a contract with the final preferred property after negotiating deposits and lease commencement dates.

Try to make sure that the lease commencement date is as late as possible to be closer with the store opening.
We can help reduce deposit amounts and assist you in making requests to the landlord for approval for modifying the property.We will also take photos of the property at the time of contract for future moves and confirmation of items to be restored.

Choosing suppliers
There are many companies involved in opening a store.

food and beverage suppliers, kitchen vendors, non-life insurance underwriters, cable broadcasting, credit card readers, administrative scrivener offices, tableware and equipment suppliers, etc.We can introduce contractors and help intermediate upon request.

Design and design requests
Please refer to the chart on the home page.

We will respond to all needs and, through consistent work, realize the vision of the customer by creating a successful store that does not take away from the original idea.We take pride in satisfying our customers.

Construction contracts and setting opening dates
Set the construction process, and the opening date will be determined based on that.

A contract will be signed after confirming the mutual understanding of discussed items and arrangements.
We can help to create the contract to ensure it covers all the issues such as payment or items that you are unsure of.

Various governmental body applications
There are various agreements that have to be made before and after construction begins, but we will help make the necessary applications to the fire department, health center, police, etc.

Each document will require the client's seal (hanko) after confirming the contents as an applicant.
We may even accompany you for some applications.
Notifying the start of use for water, electricity, gas, and other utilities will also be made at this time.

Other applications
These includes NTT construction applications.

The person in charge will contact each supplier to discuss the construction schedule and delivery date.

Deciding on a store name and logo
The store name will be finalized at this stage.

If you leave the design of the logo to our graphic design staff, we will submit various designs for you to choose from.It will also be necessary for designing your store's signage.

Production of shop cards, menus, and DMs
Once the store name logo has been decided, the print media must be designed for the opening of the store.

We have created many proven designs, so please refer to them and request a menu or shop card that matches the shop's design.The deadline for ordering print media is approximately three weeks before the opening date.We have done menus, invitation cards, shop cards, direct mail, chopstick packaging, coasters, lighters, and matchboxes.We even have a photographer for creating these items.
*Website creation, print media design, and printing will be charged separately from the construction contract.

Construction inspection and intermediate checks
You will be asked to check the on-site progress several times during construction.

This allows us to understand how you feel about the process, and we will guide you through the area any time you desire.
Since the lead designer is also in charge of managing the construction site, we are able to respond immediately if any changes are to occur. This allows us to eliminate time waste and bring the store that much closer to the original vision.

Various government inspections
The final stage of construction is inspections by governmental bodies such as fire departments and health centers.

During these inspections, you must be present as the owner of the store.
However, we can stand in as a substitute and handle all the correspondence.

Delivery of completed store
Once it has been confirmed that the store conforms to and passes the various laws and regulations, and we have completed the cleaning of each section, we will hand over the completed store.

We will conduct a thorough corner-to-corner check of the construction site at this time.
After you have heard the handling instructions for all the installed devices and equipment, we will hand over the keys, and the delivery will be completed.

Receiving Fire Safety Manager Training
Under fire regulations, fire safety manager training is mandatory.

A fire safety manger is a person who has a standard of authority over management of a building (owner, manager, borrower, etc.) and has received the proper emergency training. The Fire Service Act stipulates that someone in a management or supervisory position must be sent to the Fire Department or the fire chief to undergo a one day six hour training course.

Training and test run
Customer service and preparation rehearsals should be performed to ensure that problems don't occur when then store opens.

Before opening the store, trainings will be conducted for about 1-4 weeks to make sure that staff can respond appropriately to potential problems. These could include checking conductors, adjusting air conditioning, temperature and luminance correction, and other fixes.By performing these rehearsals at the actual store, you can see where there is room for improvement.It is also very important for raising the morale of the staff during this period, as well as to create a sense of friendship and teamwork.

Grant application
If you are a corporation, you may be eligible to receive subsidies by collecting the necessary materials and applying.

Depending on the region, the procedure can go very smoothly if you ask a social insurance labor office.Of course, you can do the application yourself as well.

Reception
Introduce the new store to the world and show your gratitude by inviting the relevant individuals and corporations.

Further improvements can be made by referring to the opinions of those visiting the store for the first time.For this reason, it is best to set the opening date and the reception several days apart.These receptions can take various forms and can be free or paid.

Opening
It is finally the day that your store officially opens.

On the day, you will probably receive many flowers and other items even before the store opens. It is, therefore, wise to decide beforehand where to place these flowers, and if you don't have the place, plan ahead and already have an arrangement prepared.

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