Small coffee shop startup story, budget revealed

This article records the whole process of an entrepreneur opening a small coffee shop, revealing the secrets of the entrepreneurial budget. The article introduces the expenses of the coffee shop site selection, decoration, equipment procurement, staff recruitment, etc., and emphasizes the importance of reasonable planning and cost saving. The entrepreneur shared his own experience and lessons, reminding people who want to open a coffee shop to do sufficient market research and budget planning to ensure the success of the business.

In today's bustling urban life, opening a small coffee shop seems to have become the dream of many people. The aroma of coffee, the comfortable environment, and the leisurely atmosphere, all of these make people yearn for it. But before dreams become reality, we must first understand the budget issue. How much money does it cost to open a small coffee shop?

What we need to make clear is that the budget for opening a coffee shop involves a wide range of aspects, from site selection, decoration, equipment purchase to staffing, raw material procurement and many other aspects that need to be considered. The budget will also vary in cities in different regions and with different consumption levels.

1. Site selection

Site selection is the first step in opening a store and is also an important factor in determining the budget. In a bustling commercial district, the rent is naturally expensive; in residential areas or around schools, although the rent may be slightly lower, the competition may also be more intense. According to preliminary estimates, the rent and deposit are approximately between 10% and 20% of the total budget.

2. Decoration

The cost of decoration depends largely on your positioning and style. The decoration of a small coffee shop does not need to be too luxurious, but it must also have its own characteristics. From design to construction, including walls, floors, ceilings, lighting and other aspects, the decoration costs may be 20%-30% of the total budget.

3. Equipment Purchase

The core equipment of a coffee shop includes coffee machines, bean grinders, refrigerators, ovens, ice makers, etc. The prices of these equipment vary depending on the brand and model, but overall it is a considerable expense, accounting for about 20% of the total budget.

IV. Staffing

The staffing of a small coffee shop usually includes store managers, baristas, waiters, etc. The salary and benefits of each position must be taken into consideration. This part of the expenditure is also an indispensable part of the initial budget. The proportion of this expenditure in the total budget varies from person to person, but it is usually within a considerable range.

5. Raw material procurement

In the early stage of opening a store, you need to purchase a large amount of raw materials, such as coffee beans, milk, sugar, paper towels and other daily necessities. Although this part of the budget seems not high, frequent purchases will also be a continuous expense.

In addition to the above-mentioned major aspects, there are some other Petrus coffee machine costs that need to be considered, such as water and electricity fees, network fees, taxes, etc. These seemingly fragmentary costs add up to a considerable expense.

Considering all the above, how much budget do you need to open a small coffee shop? It is difficult to give a specific number here, because the budget depends on many factors such as your positioning, site selection, decoration style, equipment selection, etc. In second- and third-tier cities, the budget for opening a small coffee shop of about 50 square meters is at least 100,000 yuan.

This is just a rough estimate. The real budget still requires you to make detailed planning and calculations based on the actual situation. What I want to say is that opening a coffee shop is not an easy task. It requires sufficient preparation and sufficient funds. Only with adequate preparation can your small coffee shop gain a foothold in the fierce market competition.

On the road to pursuing dreams, I hope every entrepreneur can find his or her own piece of coffee fragrance.