- How much does it cost to open a coffee shop?
- What is the exact list of expenses?
- What equipment is needed to open a café?
- Is a coffee shop a quickly profitable project?
- What formula to calculate the profitability of your coffee?
These are common questions, we answer them now.
HOW MUCH TO INVEST TO OPEN A COFFEE SHOP?
According to the projects our team has worked on, to open a café, it usually takes an initial investment of between 85,000 and 365,000 AUD.
For a personalized and complete estimate of your start-up budget, use our financial forecast adapted to the business model of a coffee shop.
Several elements will vary the budget needed to open a coffee shop.
We think in particular of the location of your coffee shop (all premises do not have the same value, we advise you to place yourself near a pedestrian street, or in a shopping center), the size of the establishment or the level of technology of the machines you want to use.
Finally, if you also want to develop a catering area (with on-site consumption), the budget will be a little higher.
OPENING A COFFEE SHOP WITHOUT MONEY: HOW?
You can start a coffee shop without making a personal contribution. However, this is not recommended.
Generally, the amount of the contribution is around 20% of the total funds invested when creating the coffee shop.
Indeed, benefiting from a contribution proves to your financial partners that you are involved in this company.
There are ways to build up this contribution, such as money from relatives, the search for business angels or crowdfunding campaigns.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS TO OPEN A COFFEE SHOP?
THE ACQUISITION OF A PREMISES
You will have to set up your coffee shop in a furnished room. It will be necessary to plan its acquisition (or rental) as well as the first work of bringing it into conformity. This will probably be your largest budget.
EQUIPMENT TO START A COFFEE SHOP
Opening a cafe isn't as easy as it looks, but having a complete equipment list can help you get started.
Preparation of food and beverages:
- professional espresso machine: essential, it allows you to offer essential drinks such as macchiato, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, etc.
- industrial coffee grinders to grind and roast your coffee beans: in addition, such devices allow you to produce your drinks in large quantities
- Australian coffee presses
- water filtration systems
- mixers and centrifuges to prepare your cold drinks
- cooking appliances for the preparation of side dishes
- ice maker for iced coffees and other refreshing drinks
Storage and refrigeration:
- refrigerators and freezers to store perishable foodstuffs. See our commercial fridges and commercial freezers.
- insulated storage for dairy products
- storage shelves
- containers to store the different varieties of coffee you offer
- packaging for drinks and takeaway food
Consumables
- cups and lids for coffee to go
- ecological straws
- paper napkins
- paper plates
- ecological disposable cutlery
- paper bags
- rolls of receipts
