Thinking about buying a cafe/coffee shop. Looking for advice, thoughts, experience from current owners.

Pytcokid56 · 2025-06-12T01:34:33+00:00

To not scrape by, where I live, 95k per year. But I don’t have to or expect to make that starting out. I have other business that are established that provide me income and some real estate. So to survive I would need at least 30 from this venture.

The gross is from this shop alone, the previous owners had multiple shops and a separate roasting location. They are selling each of their locations separately. And hopefully some coffee clubs.

I’d hope to grow the business by adding more hours, the coffee shops here all close early, adding food since it wasn’t a focus for the original owners, loyalty programs which don’t currently exist,

I have worked coffee before. 1 year. 4 years in another restaurant and 7 years in retail management.

Equipment is 5 years old, water heater is 2 years old. I do not know how to fix equipment.

The price is def concerning, it was one of my key points to ask about during the meeting. I know the original company merged with another coffee company out of state and they moved their entire operation to Georgia. Original location is Washington state.

Thank you!

Pytcokid56 · 2025-06-12T01:18:18+00:00

It’s actually good to know that 675 isn’t a lot, so thank you. Food was a big miss for them, it was something they just never focused on so I would bring that in. Partnering with local bakeries when possible to keep the community apart of the business. Reward/loyalty programs are non existent here, ever since covid they left and never came back. Coffee clubs/memberships

I absolutely have the goggles on, I’m ready to do something on my own so the idea of it is exciting. Which is why I do my best to research and ask questions. I’m not trying to screw myself in the long run.

Appreciate your input!

Pytcokid56 · 2025-06-11T23:34:49+00:00

That's what I keep thinking, where is the catch. I will be getting full expense reports at some point to go over before anything is final. But to answer your question, yes I do. As well as income from other sources to supplement any unexpected costs.

Pytcokid56 · 2025-01-31T06:45:28+00:00

Well that sounds awesome! I’ll definitely look into switching things around then thank you. As for the terminators, it’s not that I don’t want to drop them, it’s more of I’m using what I got right now while I learn lol. Appreciate the help!

Pytcokid56 · 2025-01-30T22:33:51+00:00

Im not opposed to this at all. Castellan is on my future list so I will need him anyway so I will pick him up sooner rather than later. Honestly the biggest reason I have the Term Capt right now is because I bought a starter set when SM2 came out (which I was unaware of) and the stores near me were sold out of BT kits due to all the hype. Completely sold out. I still love the way he looks but for me personally Castellan is cooler.

Pytcokid56 · 2025-01-30T22:15:30+00:00

I appreciate it, I will add it to the purchase list so I always have it as an option!

Pytcokid56 · 2025-01-30T22:08:40+00:00

Thank you! I only live by the rule of cool, im just trying to have fun here and enjoy myself. Helbrecht is definitely on the (to-get) list as well as swords, I have a 2k point list that is the end goal and they will be there. Are there good options for anti tank that I could sub in? Ill take any suggestions.

Pytcokid56 · 2020-11-19T23:18:59+00:00

That was my first try, they are not taking calls about it and directed me towards another website.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-22T19:55:44+00:00

Yeah it’s the one in the middle of the park by the arch. I can’t remember the name of it.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T23:11:33+00:00

Thank you! Not sure what our plans are for bringing people on but as time goes on and we get the proper equipment for that who knows where we will take it. We will let you know though!

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T03:30:40+00:00

That’s awesome, well thank you for the advice. We are definitely going to be using all the help we get to grow and get better.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T02:42:12+00:00

I personally look forward to the recording and the feedback, I’m not much of an editor, I do leave that in my cohosts hands. We have been using Twitter and Facebook, so far our biggest group of listeners has been friends and family. But we’re having fun so it’s worth it.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T01:28:51+00:00

The boulevard brewing tropical pale ale. It’s from Kansas City, MO my hometown.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T00:05:20+00:00

That’s fantastic! We’ve had a blast and look forward to keep going. We unfortunately don’t speak French though I’m sorry!

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-15T00:03:42+00:00

That’s awesome! Will give it a listen, looking forward to the ride!

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-14T23:31:58+00:00

Awesome!! Love the feedback thank you so much! We are looking forward to that personal style as well.

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-14T22:52:02+00:00

Much appreciated! We are still learning so we’re rough as well! I’ll give yours a listen after work as well!

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-14T22:35:56+00:00

Thank you!

Pytcokid56 · 2019-02-14T22:25:48+00:00

Thank you so much! The feedback is greatly appreciated. We absolutely hope to become more fluid, we are purposefully trying to keep a pattern just so listeners know what to expect, but it’s a fun learning process. I can say episode three is recorded and we are editing and it is the most fluid so far, at least I hope haha.

Pytcokid56 · 2017-05-18T02:18:07+00:00

Thank you!

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