Your guide: what licenses do you need to open a coffee shop?
Ah, so you’re a coffee Fein, are you? So much so that you want to open your own coffee shop? If so, keep reading.
Coffee shops are such cool places where people can gather, do some work, and, of course, grab their favorite cup of coffee. If you’re doing your initial research, there are some things that you need to look out for, specifically when it comes to the types of licenses you need to open a coffee shop. Today we’re going to answer that and provide a couple of tips to help you get started in your new venture.
Keep reading to find out more!
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What insurance do you need for a coffee shop?
Whether you’re opening a café or just a simple coffee shop, you’re going to need what’s called public liability insurance. You have to remember that you need to protect your business and every single person that comes through your door is a potential risk. Liability insurance is going to help protect your business from any type of injury or property damage.
How much money do I need to open a coffee shop?
This is a pretty general question, but the typical startup cost can be anywhere from $50,000 up. Of course, you’re going to take into consideration a couple of things, like where your location is, the size of the shop, and the type of shop you want to open. On average, our research shows you’ll need to have anywhere from $50,000+ to open a successful operation.
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What licenses do you need to open a coffee shop?
Business License
Here are the general licenses you will need to operate a coffee shop:
- General Business License
- Retail Food Services License
- Resale License
In general, most businesses need standard business licenses. Coffee shops are going to need this because it allows you to legally operate. The type of license you need to obtain will vary depending on your state and city. Additionally, you’re going to need a variety of other licenses, like your retail food service licenses, a resale license for sales tax,
Health permits
Next, you’ll need to acquire the proper health permits. There’s a reason so many dread the health department. If your permits are not up to code, they will shut you down. This is so crucial. If you don’t have the proper health permit and the Department of Health comes through, you can have your operation shut down. So, if you plan to serve any type of food or drink, you need to get yourself a health permit.
Food handler permit
This is going to be necessary for any of your employees who will handle the actual food. It’s a pretty easy course that you can take to obtain your food handler’s permit. This is just going to help make sure that you understand the basics of food safety.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, opening a coffee shop requires a bit more than just slapping together a few pastries and pouring cups of coffee. By following our easy-to-follow guide above, you will be better suited to successfully opening your coffee shop by learning about all the other sorts of permits and things needed to operate. With the right guidance and doing your research, we’re sure you’ll knock it out of the park.
