After months of planning, it all comes down to opening day — nerves, joy, and community collide.

In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda takes us behind the scenes of the final countdown. From a friends-and-family soft opening to the first customer reactions, this is the payoff of launching a restaurant in New York City.

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The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.

Great service is as memorable as the food itself — and the buzz starts before the doors open.

In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda defines her restaurant’s steps of service and launches her pre-opening marketing strategy. From rituals to Instagram captions, it’s all about creating connections before day one.

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• Listen to the full season here and get access to an exclusive TILIT and Square promo offer.
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The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.

Restaurants run on people. Hiring, training, and planning payroll can make or break a business.

In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda shares how she’s building her team with intention. From creating a culture of equity to managing wages and building sustainable financial models, it’s a candid look at people-first growth in the restaurant world.

Explore Season 2 of The Build Presented by Square

• Listen to the full season here and get access to an exclusive TILIT and Square promo offer.
• Learn more about this episode here

Connect with Square:

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinsquare/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/square
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The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.