Selling Coffee Business Essentials
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Business Registration and Licensing
- Must register as a food business 28 days before selling hot beverages.
- Use Gov.uk licence finder to identify licenses needed.
- Premises license required for selling food or drink.
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Startup Costs and Profit Potential
- Costs £172,000 on average to set up a UK retail business.
- Cafes can be profitable with foot traffic and office workers.
- Cost ranges from £18,000 to £225,000 for starting a cafe.
- Profit margin around 90%.
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Operational Requirements
- Need expertise in accounting, HR, inventory management.
- Finding the right location, unique selling proposition, and marketing strategy needed.
Selling Coffee Legally
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Legal Requirements and Regulations
- Planning permission for A3 use permits sale of food and drinks on premises.
- Coffee and Coffee Products Regulations 1987 detail labelling laws.
- Food hygiene certificate ensures coffee shops meet health standards.
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Regional Specifics
- Must get a permit to sell coffee from home in California.
- Can sell whole bean or ground coffee; not ready-made due to Cottage Food Law.
- Can sell whole bean or ground coffee from home in Texas.
- Need temporary health permit in Texas.