A coffee shop budget starts with the premises and operating model, not the price of a latte. A compact takeaway counter, a neighborhood cafe with seating, and a shop that prepares hot food can have very different financial requirements.
The cost depends on rent, the condition of the building, equipment capacity, staffing, menu scope, and the cash needed before revenue becomes predictable.
Anyone asking how much does it cost to start a coffee shop should separate opening expenses from the money required to keep the doors open during the first several months.
