The plan usually looks fine until real product and real people show up.
Launch problems are rarely one big mistake. They are usually small misses: vendor timing, unclear receiving steps, a POS setting nobody tested, a vault layout that slows everyone down, or training that skips the exceptions staff will actually face.
Launch support built around the store, not a template.
- 01
Opening checklist
Final punch list, owner assignments, timelines, and what has to be true before doors open.
- 02
Layout and vault flow
Customer path, delivery access, vault setup, online order flow, cash handling, and staff movement.
- 03
Vendor and POS readiness
Delivery timing, product intake, menu workflow, reporting, discounts, roles, and test transactions.
- 04
Training before opening
Budtender, lead, and manager training focused on procedures, exceptions, handoffs, and compliance records.
A calmer opening week.
The goal is not a perfect launch. It is a store where the team knows what to do, managers know what to watch, product movement is controlled, and compliance records are not an afterthought.
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