1. Obtaining Location
1.1. Researching different locations
1.1.1. Foot traffic
1.1.2. Major Roads
1.1.3. Amount of competition near by
1.1.4. Costs
1.2. Narrow list of potential locations
1.2.1. Rent or Buy
1.2.2. Stand alone or shopping center
1.2.3. Select based on size of store
1.3. Select location
1.3.1. Pros vs cons
1.3.2. Discussion
1.4. Contact third party
1.4.1. leasing agent
1.4.2. contractors
1.4.3. relators
1.5. Finalize deal for property
1.5.1. Sign lease
2. Advertising
2.1. Help Wanted
2.1.1. New Employees
2.1.2. Newspaper
2.1.3. Social Media
2.1.3.1. Facebook
2.1.3.2. Twitter
2.1.4. Job Websites
2.1.4.1. Indeed
2.1.4.2. Monster
2.2. Grand Opening
2.2.1. Local TV
2.2.2. Radio
2.2.3. Newpaper
2.2.4. Social Media
2.2.4.1. Facebook
2.2.4.2. Twitter
2.2.4.3. Instagram
2.3. Events
2.3.1. Trade Nights
2.3.2. Gaming Events
2.3.2.1. Tournaments
2.3.2.2. How to play
2.4. Discounts/Deals
2.4.1. weekly deals
2.4.2. on-going deals
2.4.3. seasonal deals
3. Product Acquistion
3.1. Select products that will be carried in store
3.1.1. Funko
3.1.2. Heroclix
3.1.3. Magic/Pokémon Cards
3.1.4. Various collectibles
3.2. Determine amount of product required
3.3. Contact Distributors
3.3.1. Funko
3.3.2. Wizkids
3.4. Work contract for product
3.4.1. Discuss contract
3.5. Finalize transaction
3.5.1. Pay
3.5.2. Receive Shipment
3.5.3. add inventory to square system
4. Grand Opening
4.1. Hiring Employees
4.1.1. Interviews
4.1.2. Select Employees
4.2. Stocking store
4.2.1. Finalize store layout
4.2.2. Stock product
4.2.3. Showcase items per events/movies going on to date
4.3. Grand opening events
4.3.1. Tournaments
4.3.2. How to play
4.4. Grand opening discounts/deals
4.4.1. Raffle
4.4.2. Door prizes
4.4.3. Discounts
4.4.3.1. Bogos
4.4.3.2. Military
4.4.3.3. 10% off