The complexity behind ingress and egress rights is that they require you to also have rights to another piece of property. After all, you can't exit your property if you don't have the right to enter into the adjacent property.
Startup Costs. The type of location and whether a coffee shop is independent or financed are both major determinants of startup costs. A coffee cart can cost $20,000 to $25,000 to start up while a kiosk may cost $25,000 to $75,000.Drive-through locations are typically $80,000 to $200,000, although smaller units can be less expensive.ariable food cost is a small part of the cost of running a coffee shop. Rent, which shouldn't exceed 15 percent of sales, is another major expense. Staff cost, including payroll taxes, benefits and payroll accounting services, should stay under 35 percent of projected sales, according to Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea.
Thereâs no hard and fast answer, because every specialty coffee business is different. Your costs will depend upon the type of coffee business you want to open, the costs of retail space in your community and many other variables.n addition to start-up costs, you should have cash on hand to cover all of your operating expenses for the first six months. Here is a brief list of costs to consider, and some recommended maximums: 1  Rent and build-out costs for your chosen location. 2  As a rule, rent should be no more than 15 percent of projected sales.