small town base but has a large center of operations for oil/gas field workers
2006-09-15 12:28:40 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Kitty 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
First, you need a good location.
Second, you need capital. Unless you have a lot of money already, you will need a loan. To get a bank to give you a loan, you will need a good business plan. If you do not know how to make a business plan, you should hire an expert.
2006-09-19 07:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by sjpadilla1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two in Seattle, so I can give you a some idea.
First, you need to do some homework. Find out what's required by your state and town, the health department, the Department of Planning and Development, probably the Plumbing Inspector and the Building Inspector, the Fire Inspector, etc. You have to get you Master Business License, your EIN, local business license ~ get a lawyer who specializes in this to set you up.
Additional homework will be on your location ~ check what times traffic is going which ways, count the number of cars that pass within each hour, will you be drive through, will there be adequate parking, will there be handicap access. Your also going to have plans drawn up to show places like the Health Department and the Department of Planning and Development.
Some things you will need: Oven(s), stove top, espresso machine, coffee machine, refrigeration units, freezers(s), grinders, display cases, triple sink, dishwasher, mop sink, mixer(s). These are just the big equipment, obviously you'll also need lots of smaller things and tables and chairs. Check auctions, used restaurant supply houses, craigslist, but be careful, especially with used refrigerated units.
This is a very short list of what you'll need, but get started with this. Also, as others have said, you should have enough money to keep you going for at least six months under the assumption that you will not be having ANY money coming in.
Good luck and I hope you make it because it's the best business ever!
2006-09-18 14:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To start with,,,a small coffee shop,,,then add food and drink,,,,,a varried selection of sandwiches,,meals,,,a good full english breakfast goes down well,,,yanno,,(bacon,egg,sos, and mushrooms or beans with toast),,,,doh,,,,i'm drooling now,,,and if ya have space to bake your own bread,,,make sure the smell of the baking hits the outside air,,goddam,,that'll bring punters in,,,lol,,,good luck.
2006-09-15 12:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by g00fs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, enough capital that you don;t go under within the year
2006-09-15 15:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do i need to start a coffee shop?
2006-09-16 04:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by vicky v 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of money.
2006-09-15 12:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by Farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋