Free Coffee Shop Business Plan Template

A specialty coffee shop business plan covering brand, drink menu, buildout, staffing and daily-transaction economics.

Business Plan
Coffee Shop Business Plan

Specialty coffee, everyday hospitality

Company
Slate Coffee Co.
Date
2026-07-26
$6.20
Avg Ticket
420
Daily Cups
22%
Cost of Goods
01

Concept

Specialty espresso bar with a focus on single-origin coffees and simple food.

02

Menu

  • Espresso and milk-based drinks
  • Batch and pour-over filter
  • Pastries and toasts, no full kitchen
03

Location & Buildout

  • 600 sqft counter-service space
  • Buildout budget $95K
04

Sourcing

  • Two rotating roasters, direct trade
  • Local bakery for pastries
05

Customer & Marketing

  • Morning commuters, remote workers, weekend regulars
  • Instagram + local partnerships
06

Operations

  • 1 lead barista + 3 baristas
  • Open 6:30am–5pm daily
07

Financials

  • Year 1 revenue $520K
  • Gross margin 68%
  • Break-even month 7
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Who this template is for

  • First-time coffee shop owners
  • Baristas launching their own bar
  • Existing shops pitching a second location

How to use it

  1. 1.Fill in concept, menu and roaster partners.
  2. 2.Set your daily-cup and ticket assumptions.
  3. 3.Detail buildout and staffing costs.
  4. 4.Export a PDF for lenders.

Frequently asked questions

What margin should I target?

Specialty espresso bars typically run 65–75% gross margin on drinks.

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