You guys have done an amazing job with your business. Please continue to be upfront about the expenses related to the coffee business. With first five year failure rates topping out at 74%, people need to be aware of the risks. We, like you work 16 hour+ days six days a week, and just 8 on Sundays. Our town is half your size, and we both have full time jobs away from the coffee shop. You need to be committed to this. Your geography, and demographics will also play a big part in your success or failure.
Thank you! We agree that it needs to be very clear about what expenses and challenges people will face when wanting to start their own coffee shop (or business in general). We absolutely feel you pain on the long days. Those are so challenging. Hang in there!
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Really excited for the series! That dude definitely has some great ideas, having started a mobile food service business most of these are right on the money. probably my favorite team ever!
Our students are in the business planning stage of starting a mobile coffee trailer. Our school is on 5 acres of land with a super busy street. The pros and cons you both provide in this video have been super helpful.
coffee van and coffee thermos. selling muffins from costco at about 70 cents per and selling them for $2.50 each. im thinking i could start up my whole operation for 6 grand. keep it simple.
Pros and cons, storage, hook-ups/city services, purpose of coffee truck (supplemental, full-time, full-on), axles and road balance vs inner layout, ceiling height and door width/height, towing vehicle capabilities, employee viability and logistics, power needs/wants (heating and cooling), plug-in needs (generator/power line), upfront trailer costs, saving on property taxes, renting space from landlords, water lines, impact fees, sewer lines, how to save money, ease of movement, selling, market testing, regulations, building permits. :):):)
Hi there! You two are awesome, I love all the explanation that you two give and the details. It gets someone like me who has only dreamed about turning my passion into a reality that much more exciting. I love watching your videos and learning and gaining new information. I was just curious if you'd be willing to answer some of the questions that I have. I don't know what your best form of communication is haha but I would just love to even chat with you! :) Thank you so much and congratulations on your new shop!
when I added up what I'd need for power (for a coffee cart, not a trailer) I was thinking about a 6,000 W generator. Do you think you'd need more power than that for: fridge, ice maker, espresso machine, grinder and blender?
We have an opportunity to buy a trailer that has an espresso machine included. It is in another state and we are in Washington state planning on moving to Oklahoma. The machine is a 1998 Vinatage Astoria 3 group that has been descaled and detailed this year. They said it works perfect. Makes me a little nervous not starting out with a new machine but it would be a great help financially in the beginning.
Astoria's are like the Toyota's of espresso machines. Very reliable. The age worries me a little but if you're able to test it out before buying then I would feel ok. Make sure the machine has never seen freezing temperatures. Sometimes you can tell by the needle on the pressure gauge... it will sit below zero when the machine is off I believe. Hope that helps!
Looking at how little caesars is model having no place to sit lowers cost along with meaning customers with go in and out higher volume. Pair that with a limited menu and you have a high volume business model. The hard part for me is account for total cost of drinks.
At about 7:30 in the video you mentioned that it could be something you do as a side hustle on the weekends. Is that possible? That's ultimately what I'm trying to figure out right now because I'm already self employed but I would love to have another source of income that I can work for special events or weekends. I would really love to hear your advice here. Thanks!
Sarah SS definitely a con! You can rent storage spaces for RV’s and that could work! If you have a shop or a large garage that’s another option. It is definitely something that you need to consider before you go this route!
Sorry for so many questions :) one if the things you mentioned was buying your ice to save money in the beginning start up. What did you keep that ice in?
Hey Emilee! Thanks so much for your input! It all depends on what espresso machine you are choosing to operate with. Each machine pulls different amperage. We always say that we only can share our knowledge and experience. The machines we run at all our shops along with the AC units, blenders, and the ice makers will require high amperage. Totally awesome if you can make it work with less! It was not feasible for us! Have an amazing day!
@@funtrepreneurs so for all that amperage you mentioned, about 150, what specific generator did you find that can handle the job? Do you know how many kW you needed to support all appliances?
