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Background:
I've these thoughts about quitting the computer industry altogether and starting a "normal" business either a coffee shop, or a sushi bar.

I would like to make my own "real" coffee creations, like, buy whole beans, roast them on my own and brew them to really good coffee :)

Question:

What would I need for a small (average starbucks-shop size) coffee shop in terms of equipment?

I hope we can gather some tips together :)

Thank you

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FYI, I downvoted/voted to close because I don't believe this is about startups. Startups in my view aren't just any new business, they are tech related. – Joel Friedlaender Dec 21 '11 at 2:56
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I don't think the term "startup" is restricted to tech stuff. It is a company with "limited operational history": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startup_company – Christian Dec 21 '11 at 13:37
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@joelfriedlaender hello, this is about a "crazy thought" for now, so why not contribute instead of "vote it down"? I never ever saw a sign on this page that it is related just for "tech" startups. Actually I've seen many many posts that are no "tech startups" either. So please be kind and contribute. Thank you – Herr K Dec 21 '11 at 14:35
I downvoted because basically the OP wants us to do all the work of researching information that is probably not that hard to discover. If the OP can't take the time to go talk to other coffee shops or look into how to do it, he is not cut out to make it in the business. – TimJ♦ Dec 21 '11 at 15:42
@Tim hello, I did go to "several" local coffee shops (which we have not that many in my country) in different cities too. – Herr K Dec 21 '11 at 19:08
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This has been answered well on "What does it take to open a boutique coffee shop" on Quora.

Googling for "how to start a coffee shop" and "coffee shop business plan" yields plenty of resources too.

You'll also find the National Coffee Association helpful for research.

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Thank you, although i had an account, i did not check quora for this. I'm still leaving this question open so it may gather some tips and interest. Thank you – Herr K Dec 21 '11 at 0:26
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I'd think long and hard about the hours involved in starting a coffee shop. I had a friend who did it in Cali and she was sleeping about 4 hours a night. People want coffee when they wake up. That means you have to be ready to go at 6 a.m. or so... I just bring that up because I think a lot of programmers are nightowls who really value flexible hours, but I'm sure that's a gross stereotype.

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This is interesting and not so clear on first sight :) Yes people would like to get their coffee when they go to work. I really value this tip, thank you!:) – Herr K Dec 21 '11 at 21:58

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