How to start a coffee shop business?
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This is a business that requires capital and can hardly be started on a $5,000 budget. In fact, according to Bellissimo Coffee Infogroup, http://www.espresso101.com/coffee_faq.ht. you will need the following amounts to start your coffee shop business:
- Coffee Cart: Usual start-up cost is $20,000–$25,000 to open and stock.
- Kiosk: Depending on the size and what menu items are offered, it will usually cost between $50,000–$60,000.
- Coffee Drive-Thru: The cost of opening a drive-thru espresso business operation can vary dramatically, from the the very small units for less than $30,000 to anywhere between $80,000–$180,000 depending on how the shop looks.
- Sit Down: The cost of opening a sit-down coffee shop is comparable to the cost of opening an upscale drive-thru. Start-up costs for most 1200 sq. ft. coffee bars average $150,000 to $300,000.
You may want to read the following articles:
So, You Wanna Open a Coffee Shop http://www.restaurantreport.com/departme.
EspressoBusiness.com (has a nice section on what to avoid in terms of coffee shop business) http://www.espressobusiness.com/.
Links to various resources on starting a coffee business http://www.aboutcoffee.net/linkster/link.
Coffee Shop Sample Business Plan (free) http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/busi.
For in-depth information, you may want to read the following books:
Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Coffee Bar (The Complete Idiot's Guide)by Linda Formichelli http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0.
Start and Run a Coffee Bar (Start & Run a)by Tom Matzen, Marybeth Harrison http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0.
How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop by Elizabeth Godsmark http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0.
FabJob Guide to Become a Coffee House Owner (FabJob Guides)by Tom Hennessey http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0.
ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business by Joe Monaghan and Julie Sheldon Huffaker http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0.
You need capital, a good education in maths and English (at least), A completed (and passed) foundation course in Health & Hygiene (at least), A good location, an EXCELLENT solicitor, an even better accountant..
Got all that? If so, I sincerely wish you the best of luck, in your new venture..
Take Care..Mark..
you need coffee
a decent knowledge of math etc for day to day accounts, a business plan, money or info on loans and grants, a good location and target audience. a food hygine cert is also a must for you and any staff you take on. its also usful to find a good accountant and solicitor!
with coffee and mugs and milk and sugar and tabels and chairs
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