Cafeteria / Coffee shop
How much does it cost to start a cafeteria / coffee shop business? What's the real margin, how long until it's profitable, and how many fail? We gathered the real numbers — and Arvidus tests YOUR idea against them, for free.
How the economics of this business work
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The number almost no one tells you
About 55% of cafeteria / coffee shop businesses close within 2-3 years. Not to scare you — so you go in with eyes open and a plan that survives the bad case, not just the best one.
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Test my idea for freeFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a cafeteria / coffee shop business?
Typical initial investment is around $156 000 (range $52 000 to $455 000), depending on location, size and what you already have in place.
What's the margin of a cafeteria / coffee shop business?
Typical gross margin is about 65% (between 55% and 72%). Net margin is usually much lower after fixed costs, payroll and taxes.
How long until a cafeteria / coffee shop business is profitable?
Break-even usually arrives around month 18 — before that, operating in the red is normal. That's why a cash reserve is decisive.
How many cafeteria / coffee shop businesses fail?
About 55% close within 2-3 years. Arvidus simulates your case against that real risk and shows whether your idea is among the survivors.