Does anyone run and operate their own coffee kiosk or internet cafe?

Question

Starbucks is taking over! We need to support our local coffee brewers and entreprenuers. Would love to set up an internet cafe, in a medium sized town (pop. less than 100,000)... offer a great menu of breakfast, coffee, other beverages, and maybe lunch. Internet access, wi-fi would be at a low cost per hour for customers. Small group computer training sessions every month. Any other ideas?

Answer 1

I run one in Abuja, Nigeria but there is no menu. All i offer is coffee, tea and non alchoholic beverages. Also there is no starbucks in Nigeria, so i won't now specifically what you are looking to offer

Answer 2

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start and Run a Coffee Bar by Tom Matzen, Marybeth Harrison
* How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop by Elizabeth Godsmark
* ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business by Joe Monaghan

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Have a REAL internet cafe. People all meet online and drink coffee. :P