Grand Opening Invitation Wording: Examples for Shops, Offices and Restaurants
What to include in a grand opening invitation and example wording for shops, offices, clinics and restaurants, plus email and WhatsApp invitation samples.
A grand opening invitation welcomes customers, partners and neighbors to a new business. It is both a celebration and the first introduction of the business, so the wording should be professional yet warm.
What to include
Business name and logo, a short invitation line, date and time (including ribbon-cutting time), full address and parking details, the program, the host's name and title, and a reply-by date for planning.
Example wording
- Short: "We are opening our doors! We would love to have you with us."
- Corporate: "[Company] is expanding with a new office. We kindly invite you to our opening reception."
- Restaurant: "Join us on our opening night to taste the first dishes from our kitchen."
- Clinic: "You are invited to the opening of our clinic; come and meet our team."
Tracking RSVPs and VIP guests
With Biletora the opening invitation is sent via WhatsApp with a personal RSVP link (SMS if WhatsApp fails). RSVPs and the VIP guest list are tracked in one panel, and attending guests receive a personal QR code for check-in. See the opening invitation page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should grand opening invitations be sent?+
Usually two to three weeks before the opening, with a short reminder a few days before.