First things first, to run a coffee shop, you need a solid foundation in barista skills. So, get ready to whip up some caffeinated masterpieces.
Industry Experience & Differentiation
Although formal schooling is not required to run a cafe, working in a restaurant or starting your own restaurant might provide you with industry experience. Continue reading to see what steps you should take to differentiate your café from the competition:
- Target locations with high daily pedestrian traffic, such as crowded shopping centers and sizable malls.
- Determine what makes your cafe unique. Why should patrons choose your café instead of others?
Business Acumen & Licensing
There are certain areas of expertise you’ll need to develop to ensure you understand all the elements that go into running a successful business. Courses on general business and bookkeeping would certainly help.
Can you run a coffee shop from your house? You may need to look into getting a professional license for your home-based coffee shop as well.
Profitability & Permits
Is a small coffee shop profitable? Building sales volume makes a small cafe more profitable.
What permits and licenses do you need to open a restaurant?
- Get a business license.
- Capital: You need about P15,000 to open a small carinderia or food kiosk.
- Develop relationships with suppliers and distributors. You need to secure cost-effective ways to obtain all the food and other items you need to run your business on a daily basis. Suppliers are the lifeblood of a cafe.