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Starting a Coffee Shop

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Step-by-step guidance on starting a coffee shop in the UK, covering business models, startup costs, FSA registration, business plans, equipment, and the soft launch.

💡Quick Tips for Starting a Coffee Shop

  • Decide between shop, van, online or roastery before signing anything — each has very different cashflow and lifestyle implications
  • Register your food business with the local council 28 days before opening — it's free but mandatory
  • Soft-launch for a week with friends, family and neighbours before announcing on social — your team needs reps before strangers turn up

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Coffee shop business plan example — printed plan document on a wooden table next to a coffee, pen and laptop in a UK cafe setting
01/05/202614 min read

Coffee Shop Business Plan Example: Walkthrough Guide

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How much does it cost to start a coffee shop in the UK?

A typical bricks-and-mortar UK coffee shop costs £40,000-£120,000 to open, depending on location, lease premium, fit-out and equipment. Mobile coffee vans can launch for £15,000-£35,000. Online coffee brands and home roasteries can start for under £10,000.

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