Borrowed from a recent and similar question:
“Here’s a 2005 sample coffee shop business plan. Actual costs will be much higher and the tax laws may be different, but this will give you a realistic idea
Intro:
If you are planning to open a coffee shop, the very first thing you need to do is write a business plan. This is useful in many ways: it will allow you time to consider all your options before committing as well as put down on paper your goals and ideas. But, most importantly it will provide an analysis of your idea and give you a clue as to whether it will be a viable business venture.
Below is a sample business plan for a fictional coffee shop. You may use this plan to formulate your own. Use your own objectives and revenue figures to work out your business plan.”
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Here’s an article from 2011 Blookberg Businessweek entitled “Waking up to the Reality of Running a Coffee Shop.”
Intro:
“If your underlying business model is not financially sound, there’s little you can do to improve it. Dressing up a business plan—or even finding a great location—cannot save a business that simply won’t bring in enough revenue to cover expenses and turn a profit.”