Getting Started
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Forming a Corporation
- One of the first decisions you’ll make when starting a new business is choosing an entity type. Most entrepreneurs choose to form a Corporation or a Limited Liability Company (LLC). This document outlines the differences and considerations particularly important to coffee shop owners
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Location Determination
- Deciding where to open up a Coffee shop is not as simple as one might think. There are a variety of things to keep in mind when determining where to open a shop. We will help as much as we can in the process, but ultimately the responsibility is with the Franchisee and when it comes time to move forward, we’ll also do our due diligence to make sure we believe the site makes sense.
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Opening Your Bank Account
- To open up any business bank account, you’re going to need some important documents. Likewise, some banks are particularly good to work with. Here’s some recommendations and things to look for.
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Lease Negotiations
- Spaces come and go. You’ll end up in the one that is the best fit for you so you don’t want to jam a square peg into a round hole. If you’re fear is that by asking for too much, the landlord will walk away, they’re likely to be a landlord you don’t want to associate with in the first place. Here are some things you should ask for.
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Architectural & Engineering Requirements
- This document outlines from of the basic considerations architecturally including water, power, layout, and equipment, all to meet current code and future changes.
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General Construction Info
- Basic layout and construction guidelines that will keep your coffee shop free flowing, comfortable, as well as keeping your revenue as high as it can be.
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Construction Timeline
- This easy-to-use spreadsheet will help you plan and execute your shop construction down to every detail. An invaluable tool to keep your plans on track.
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Understanding Your P&L
- A quick rundown of what to expect in a Profit & Loss statement.
