The Possibilities...

Location, Location, Location.

Coffee Stalls are commonly found in mainline train stations, suburban/tube stations, airports, bus stations and shopping centres. In addition events, fairs and markets are likely sites. A busy site can generate up to £1,000 per day of sales. Caffe Mobile is unique in being able to operate without any utilities. It does not need water, waste, electricity or shelter and as such gives your stall a unique selling point to landlords. It can generate income from space that cannot be used for anything else. Caffe Mobile is ideal for outdoor use, pedestrian areas, markets, hospitals, universities, shopping centres, sporting events and shows. Being mobile, you might even consider deliveries to offices and workplaces. Each potential site is 'owned' or controlled by a landlord or their agent. There is no such things as a 'free space', only illegal free space. Broadly speaking, there are private and public sites. Private tends to be more straight forward but more expensive and public spaces are controlled by local councils with lower rates but more restrictions.Who might be a suitable Landlord to approach? Market operators, events organisers, train operators, local councils, shopping complex managers, \tab bus operators, office complex managers etc. Alternatively, find a site you like and find out who controls it - a few phone calls will normally reveal the landlord.

Profit Potential...

Generally, costs are worked out at 20 - 25% of sales depending on split between Espresso & Capuccino and retail price.

A Medium site would take approximately £160 per day over a 6 day week. This would produce a gross margin (after supplies costs) of £720 per week.

A Busy site would take approximately £300 per day on a 6 day week. This would produce a gross margin of £1350 per week.From the Gross Margin you would have to deduct wages and rent. The above figures include gas. At an Event, it is feasible to take in the region of £100 per hour so at a weekend event it would be possible to take £1600 . This would produce a gross margin of £1280 (allowing for higher retail prices). A typical rent charge at a show for a weekend would be £350 to £500.