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Starting your own coffee shop: Costs and key steps

Licenses and permits are required to start a business. Location is critical for attracting customers and staff. Startup costs for a coffee shop can exceed $300,000. SBA offers loans for entrepreneurs ...

They spent their savings and a $95K HELOC trying to open a coffee shop in Seattle. Dave Ramsey says, 'You're scaring me to death'

For many people, owning a coffee shop sounds like the perfect small-business dream. You create a gathering place, serve great ...