@Kyriaki Kiza Hey Kyri, welcome! That kind of space — where different types of people can coexist for different reasons — actually works really well when it's done intentionally. The Greek vibe gives you a clear identity, which is one of the hardest things for new café owners to nail. The key question I'd be thinking about early on is location: the neighbourhood you pick will determine whether your customer mix actually works in practice. What part of the UK are you based in?

@Bryony Speck Those numbers are a decent starting point, but worth stress-testing a bit — 67p per drink is fine if you're disciplined with waste and over-pouring, which is harder than it sounds when you're just starting out. The bigger question I'd push on is whether 10 drinks a day is realistic from a dining room in a Yorkshire village, especially on quieter days mid-week. What does your current foot traffic or local demand actually look like? Have you had any conversations with neighbours or local businesses yet to gauge interest before you launch? One of the highest costs is actually personnel, have you also taken it into consideration?

@Denis K Welcome Denis! Good to have you here. To unlock the free Business Case Course and templates, you just need to get 5 likes on your comments in the community — easiest way is to post a proper intro. Tell us where you're based, what stage you're at with your coffee shop idea, and what's the one thing you're most unsure about right now. People engage well with honest posts, so don't overthink it — just share where you actually are.

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Oscar, that's a solid foundation to be starting from — Colombian origin story, barista experience, and you've already done real groundwork in Poland (scouting locations, pricing green beans, talking to roasters). That's more than most people do before they even join a community like this. The big question with buying an existing business vs. building from scratch is usually about what you're actually acquiring — customer base, lease terms, equipment condition — and whether the numbers justify the premium. Glad to have you here : )

Hey Klara, welcome! Best first step is to head to the Business Case Course if you haven't already — it'll give you a solid foundation before diving into the rest of the community. Beyond that, the most value here comes from being specific about where you're at and what you're working through. The more concrete your questions, the better the answers you'll get. What's your situation right now — are you in early research mode, or do you have something more specific you're trying to figure out?