So you have an LOI in on a space. Now you need to have a plan. You need to hire an Architect/Designer/Foodservice planner. You can hire many great companies that do all three functions or you can source individually. Look at restaurants you like and ask them who did there design work. Depending on the concept you need to determine your foodservice needs. I always recommend working with a foodservice designer first and getting the basic floorplan in place then start on the complete package. So what you will need is a copy of Landlords construction guidelines. The cities Health Code requirements. Your menu and anything special equipment you feel you would need like a certain type of smoker or ovens. The more you share with your designers the better the project will be. Remember: Do your research, communicate with your team and think about it over and over. Stay Tuned!