$100K Invested to Start a Coffee Shop (Did It Work?)

Wondering how to start a coffee shop? You’re brain is probably swirling with questions like whether you need a coffee shop business plan, how much money you need and if it’s even possible to start a coffee shop with no money.
This exclusive video will tell you all the secrets you need to know about how to start a coffee shop including how much it costs to open a coffee shop, the steps you need to take, the infrastructure you need, and the practical details of how to run a coffee shop.
In this episode of UpFlip get to know the owner of a small, but wildly successful coffee shop in the small town of Maple Fall Washington. During the interview, the owner spills the beans on what makes his high quality coffee shop so popular and how the business is run.
We’ll answer your most burning questions about how to start a coffee stand such as:
Do you have to have to have barista skills to open a coffee shop?
Can I start a coffee shop with $10,000?
Without experience, is it a good idea to enter into the food industry?
Watch now to discover the answers to these and more questions and become an expert on what you need to open a coffee shop.
To find out more about Joe and his coffee shop, visit: www.joesfinecoffee.com.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
2:29 Meeting Joe
6:05 Meeting A Employee
8:51 Initial Budget
12:23 Showing The Shop
16:55 Five Steps To Opening A Coffee Business
20:49 Outro

[@UpFlip]

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[@ketura_v_art]

AWESOME questions/answers & insight! One of my favs was the comment about QUALITY.

[@UpFlip]

@@ulianasokolova3033 Agreed! Joe has managed to create such an amazing business!

[@UpFlip]

@@ketura_v_art Yes! Quality is the most important thing in the long run. Even if it might cost you more, it will definitely pay off in the long run!

[@EduardoCardosoMedia]

no hate, but 03:45 post intro

[@dsmcghie]

There's a lot of cuts. That's kind of rough to watch. Is there a reason there are so many cuts in your intro? Also the camera work is a bit distracting.

[@nellymngadi7450]

Thanks for this.....I'm saving up to open my own coffee shop in south Africa in a years time...🇿🇦🙃

[@UpFlip]

How awesome! Best of luck to you :)

[@hankmoody6996]

You got this 👌

[@Ley8892]

You got this sis✊🏽

[@Lameen71]

I had one in Cape Town from 2010 for 3 years. Try to reduce cost by spending less on fitout, budget working capital for at least 2 years and don’t forget your USP. I’m developing a course on how to open a coffee shop. Don’t forget location

[@_mugi_cha_]

Good luck nelly :)

[@MikaelMahsudjan]

"Not knowing what's not possible allows you to do the impossible" Golden words.

[@OhHappyBiz]

Rain and coffee goes so well together! Makes me want to visit this coffee shop!

[@UpFlip]

Agreed! Coffee is definitely a staple here in rainy Washington.

[@an9513]

Facts!

[@SamVanderWielen]

This is awesome! I loved how you explained how much demand there is for this type of business. Thanks so much!

[@UpFlip]

We're glad you liked the video!

[@ZovniaO]

Great Quote: " Not knowing what is possible allows you to make the impossible "

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@lucycp2881]

Attitude is everything. If someone has the right attitude, it will work out. Thanks for making this video

[@AprilJoy]

Great video! I was a barista for a while, loved it! Now we make coffee at home AND still enjoy coffee shops!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you! Coffee is amazing!!!

[@Mrsonelife]

This was a great video and I love Joe’s attitude towards his team and the business. I’ve learned a lot.

[@PhilBot4OOO]

This guys mindset of people, process, product is a very simple and very effective way to implement and manage standards in business. This guy has a great head for delivering a high quality service!

[@UpFlip]

We agree!

[@orresearch007]

Simply amazing. Hats off to Joe. No matter what he does, this fellow will be successful.

[@pearllemongames]

Good video - learnt alot about what to do with our cafe's simply by looking at your decor, as well as the t-shirts, as well as coffee being the most profitable thing, and I liked your '5-ish' thing - was brilliant!

[@klaii7196]

My wish is to open a Cafe like that and talk with clients all day long while I'm drinking a good coffee and dessert with them, these videos fill me up with the desire to keep studying to specialize on these types of business can't wait for the day to happen

[@UpFlip]

That sounds amazing! Go for it!

[@ruthardt4adventure995]

Great video. We just opened our first coffee shop on wheels and we are renovating a 100 year old building into a rad coffee lounge.

[@UpFlip]

How cool! We wish you guys luck on all that's to come in this business venture!

[@victorrus01]

How is it been for you guys? Huge congrats!!

[@sergbelo]

Great story Joe. I can definitely relate how we're all way too optimistic about how much it'll take to start something, how quickly sales will build and how quickly business will sustain itself. Vlad "I have a posture of this in my room" lol!

[@UpFlip]

Definitely! While starting a new business is often very exciting, it's important to keep your head clear and be logistic!

[@rexpinsel]

Great content brother. Hope your channel becomes more successful. You deserve 1 million subscribers. Keep up the great work.

[@UpFlip]

We're pleased to hear that you like it :)

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Great Story, thanks for sharing, Cheers!

[@UpFlip]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@RachelSmets]

I used to own my own café for 7 years so I know what it's like. Great experience and hard work. No regrets. Now, I travel the world and ALWAYS find great coffee shops to work with my laptop! Thanks fellow youtube boss here.

[@UpFlip]

Do you still own the cafe?

[@wisdon]

Of course you quit the business

[@21centurywhitelionproducti58]

Why you quit it?

[@victorrus01]

Wow that's awesome! What do you do now? If you don't mind me asking 😁

[@RachelSmets]

@@victorrus01 Thanks. I'm now traveling the world and earning online from multiple streams incl. Coaching, KZbin, digital courses, teaching, What about yourself?

[@grey159753]

I don’t drink the coffee but I love the smell of the roasting coffee beans and the making. I really want to open my own coffee shops with a chill environment.

[@UpFlip]

We wish you best of luck if you wish to pursue this!

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Just do it

[@erinfield1943]

I don't drink coffee either but this would still be a fun business.

[@amsuici4157]

1. Make it feel like Starbucks 2. Make it cozy and comfortable 3. Know how to make coffee and desserts 4.free wifi & best crew 5. Invest money into it 6. Have insurance 7. Have different types of coffee 8. Have the equipment 9. Have some dog treats just incase 10. Breakfast

[@UpFlip]

Tip #9 is great!

[@luzgomez2843]

Starbucks no the best idea

[@user-wf6xb5hs9q]

Breakfast is number 2, my coffee shop became super busy when I finally start making breakfast sandwiches from scratch on a freshly baked bread. I was whole in the wall with strong coffee and superb sandwiches and gourmet cakes on reasonable prices. Had line of people for 13 years. Unfortunately they demolish the building where my place was.

[@searchbug]

Congrats Joe! Your dedication to creating the perfect brewspot has paid off, and I can already smell the success in the air! Here's to countless cups of happiness and caffeinated dreams coming true!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you for the support! He definitely appreciates it. Any business you want to see next? ☺️

[@searchbug]

You're very welcome! How about a Data Broker Business? @@UpFlip

[@HariKrishnan-ff2lh]

I have been researching for opening a cafe in USA and I'm from India. This was really helpful!

[@UpFlip]

Good luck with your cafe Hari!

[@Drostvideo]

Great interview...like looking behind the scenes..interesting they use social media marketing

[@UpFlip]

Thanks! In this day and age, social media marketing is a must! It's how many businesses are able to attract more customers so it is very important.

[@elisabethtschritter6799]

I love watching UpFlip , keep going your channel is amazing

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@MooreaThill]

Great video! I liked all the b-roll from the shop!

[@UpFlip]

We're always looking for ways to improve our videos :)

[@giulianoyula]

Great video, great interviewer, very clear, you inspire us to work hard and progress

[@UpFlip]

Thank you Guiliano!

[@mandalirobson]

0:33 why is this cut like 20 times

[@julkiewicz]

Yeah, it's annoying. I think the dude has problems with memorizing his lines. He should practice because that's hard to watch

[@KMiley]

😆

[@jamiedudding22]

20? I didn’t count but it’s more than that! He is also an annoying interviewer, cutting him up and dancing all the time he is talking. Just some constructive criticism

[@mendezgraphics7010]

yeah those "jump cuts" are annoying lol. bro get a prompter or make some cue cards!!

[@Skinnyriver]

Too many cuts!!!

[@Zacy0]

Unfortunate this video has such low views, the production on this is amazing!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you think so!

[@Wisdomseeker1028]

I wish he went more in-depth about the start up costs. How much were the coffee machines, and other equipment, like fridge and tables, how much spent on renovations, how much the electric bill is, other utilities, whats the mortgage if any etc

[@UpFlip]

If it helps, please watch our other coffee shop video. ☺️

[@modernwebmedia2933]

Like always great useful content!

[@UpFlip]

Thats our goal. Making information entertaining while inspiring entrepreneurship!

[@TheblockheardroundIndy]

This might sound weird but I'd be interested to see what the bathroom looks like especially if your downing coffee. A very underrated aspect of a business man.

[@nejmiahassen1763]

I'm from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I have passion baking and have passion to make special cofee ,one day I will open my own coffee shop with Ethiopian traditional way ❤

[@donjohniii]

Hey guys - love these videos. IMO the only thing you're missing, if you added a little portable preamp (I use an iRig) between your mic and camera it will add a great professionality to your vids. The speaker's sound quality is a little hollow and distant at times. You could also use a portable recorder as a secondary source like a Tascam in order to have redundancy.

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the advice as well, we're always working on improving each and every one of our videos!

[@Maniagio]

Hello, I am planning to start my cafe In shaa Allah. Hopefully, I do not give up on my dream😃👍🏻

[@MilaRoseCo]

Would love to stop by this coffee shop someday 😋

[@UpFlip]

You really should! Make sure to come inside, it's really cozy.

[@Alulask]

I’m Ethiopian and would love to open my own coffee shop here in the US. Thanks for this amazing video!!

[@UpFlip]

We wish you nothing but the best! 💪

[@rockingrhino1814]

I saw bleem's video ur channel seems really cool and definitely deserves subs

[@UpFlip]

Thank you for the kind words! We wont disappoint!

[@AG-ye6pv]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pnwoutdoors5027]

Great video! Love it!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you so much!

[@raiey4876]

I am from Ethiopia and I'm thinking about opening my coffee shop. Gr8 video

[@UpFlip]

Good luck, hope everything works out.

[@RedneckRhapsody]

Great interview & info!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it and found it informative.

[@hamwarshwany]

Thank you for the video well done

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr_glasses]

I turned the sound off for the first 2 minutes and played some hip hop while you bounced around. It was hilarious. Jokes aside though, great video. Thanks

[@UpFlip]

Lol, we're glad you liked this vid :)

[@lukas94494]

Too much coffee

[@TheBAYSTiLO]

I don't understand why the CEO would hire an operations manager that's also the store manger, maybe funding but it really should be two seperate people. And as far as "not caring about profit". You must have an unlimited money bag.

[@WGchamara]

Thank you very much, UpFlip.

[@UpFlip]

You're welcome, Chamara Sampath! Your appreciation means a lot to us and motivates us to continue producing content like this. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel?

[@WGchamara]

@@UpFlip Web development agency, Blogger or Affiliate marketer I learn a lot from your channel about the journey of successful small startups. These videos validate most of the things I have learned about entrepreneurship.

[@supercoloncleanse]

inspiring video... Thanks keep it up ;)

[@UpFlip]

We're really glad you liked it!

[@GilgameshGDLK]

The intro made me want to drink Folgers. Thank you for the reminder.

[@hitdealer]

I LOVE THIS GUYS ATTITUDE AND DRIVE

[@UpFlip]

Yes very inspiration Rob.

[@SArcheology]

Great video! Nice coffee shop aswell.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you! We're glad you liked it!

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

This is so cool!

[@UpFlip]

Thank you!

[@shervin66]

Thank you for doing this. very helpful and informative. I have two recommendations: please stop jumping around on the intro (I do appreciate the energy). and please let the interviewee speak fully and finish. Good luck!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you found this helpful! And we're definitely working on improving every single video we come out with and appreciate the advice!

[@roxsandbebbs2715]

I’m so excited I can’t wait to start my own coffee business

[@UpFlip]

Go for it!

[@elafrufael8303]

Do it girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mustafakamal4044]

Looking for partner.?

[@mitchellblain8275]

1:11 love this momment

[@Bo3oof93]

what pissed me off about coffee shops in my country is that every barista is trying to make coffee as fast as he/she can, trying to show off and look cool. i bought my own coffee machine (breville barista express ) and i can say that i make better coffee than 90 percent of the coffee shops that i used to go to.

[@UpFlip]

That's a great observation! It really shows that time and care produces a much better result.

[@dieseltu1035]

Yea I agree. I was given a old espresso maker and I had a old Krupp grinder from the 70s..and fixed it, ,then bough a cheap better grinder that can grind even,, that works , then bought green beans and started roasting in a skillet, my coffee is way better then Starbucks I learned with the lowest equipment and spent a lot of time. It's not a big deal . Making awesome coffee

[@luzgomez2843]

Can you even do coffee with a breville ??? Seriously!

[@wambamshookeran9759]

I don't understand how you could possibly get everything we see here for $100k. Building and property alone seem like they would come close to that, as well as the espresso machine costing around $15k.

[@toddtouchberry]

What tutorials would you recommend?

[@alinowak2619]

I really don't drink coffee. But it does smell good. The set up at this coffee shop looks nice. Nice video.

[@UpFlip]

If you're every going to Mt.Baker make sure to stop by on your way there!

[@MAXXFIGO]

there are a lot of coffee origins,try them ...And you can brew your coffee in more than 10 different brew methods...And a lot of different roast profiles...Just do it!

[@godfatherNYC]

Great video! Nice people, doing good stuff. I would suggest you kill the AutoFocus on your cameras as it keeps adjusting and losing focus and is very distracting for some of us viewers. Keep up the great work!

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for the suggestion. We're glad you enjoyed this video!

[@VeronicaDiPolo]

Great business success story!

[@UpFlip]

It sure is, we're glad you've enjoyed it!

[@sinistertoadman]

Great stuff!!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it Joseph!

[@umitkirazoglu1094]

Dude, I don't usually comment, but let's just say I had to like and comment this video!

[@UpFlip]

We appreciate it!

[@papajoe5331]

I am starting a coffee shop in Ga... have the a building and location locked up...where is the best shop to purchase equipment?

[@coffeedrinksanddesserts3255]

We are on a process to open a bakeshop/coffee shop in the SW suburbs of Chicago. Please watch out in 2-3 months.

[@UpFlip]

How is the coffee shop going YSG Family?

[@coffeedrinksanddesserts3255]

@@UpFlip Thank you for noticing me. Currently our coffee shop is under construction and we are hoping to open by mid August this year. Our DBA is YSG Dessert Bar as we are baking desserts at the store. I hope you come and visit us in Chicago in the future. Thank you so much. By the way, we also have YT channel YSG kitcheneria. It is a baking tutorial.

[@carsongarfield6524]

Haven't heard much from Macklemore in a while. Glad he's doing well!

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for watching Carson. What other videos have you seen on the channel?

[@whymindsetmatters]

Lol 🤣😭

[@janellemcleod]

Yes, I agree as I am part of that percentage who rather just make my own coffee from home. Once the Keurig machine came out it was over!!!😆😝 JM

[@UpFlip]

But sometimes coffee shop coffee just hits different, you know what I’m saying?

[@janellemcleod]

@@UpFlip yes, true!! Totally true. It is still ok to go visit one every now and then but not daily like back in-the-days.☕️ JM

[@dennissemikin123]

Great video 👍

[@UpFlip]

Thank you! We hope you were able to take some valuable insight from it.

[@stevec404]

Joe has a wonderful business philosophy.

[@UpFlip]

Definitely! Glad you think so :)

[@Leo-eb1wl]

To everyone thinking about opening a coffee shop here is a little fun fact for you. 50% go broke in the first 2 years. If you are really good at what you do and have great staff in a good area, with cheap rent you can make a decent wage. Staff is a headache and you will have to do 60 hour weeks. If you love it than it won’t be so bad. Very few people make great money in a coffee shop.

[@DavidSmith-wr6vj]

How do u know this? It sounds about right but???

[@whymindsetmatters]

Said the Starbucks CEO

[@snoerdk]

Really good channel. I will be watching in the future. I think you need to work on the sound. It could be clearer. Good luck! 😀

[@UpFlip]

Thanks! Check our most recent videos where our audio has greatly improved :)

[@jerryfigueroa]

Great content, love the interview. But why no mic on the host?

[@UpFlip]

Hey Jerry, thank you for your remark. We've definitely improved since this video. You can see more recent videos on our channel!

[@roxsandbebbs2715]

Wow! Awesome

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for the support!

[@-wibhabeshochi5097]

Yes yes no 1 ethiopian guji coffee ኢትዮጵያን ጉጂ 💚💛❤️

[@shiftlessinseattle]

A good washed Ethiopia Guji is my favorite, too.

[@UpFlip]

You have good taste! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@verumfc]

That intro beat though. Had me freestyling lol

[@user-fq3yi4ic1k]

wow, very cool !

[@UpFlip]

Thanks!

[@CulinaryCentury]

interesting thanks you sharing

[@UpFlip]

We hope you enjoyed it - thank you for watching! ☺️

[@mattinthemountains]

"That's awesome"

[@_matty.gainz_]

“Stick around and find out”... Why would I leave

[@davidt7431]

Smart ass

[@evemendez6276]

i will use it

[@UpFlip]

We’re happy you are able to get something out of this video :)

[@SS-bq1yv]

Is there anything JOE can't do? my gosh. he's an entrepreneur extraordinare. you make your parents proud I'm sure.

[@reiddennis4512]

Are you not using your lapel microphone(s)? The audio needs improvement in this video. It would make a big difference in your overall production value if you could improve this.The part with the owner sounded ok it's the employees interview that sounded like there was no lapel. Also you might look into normalizing the audio across the video so it's all about the same volume. It was an interesting video, I look forward to seeing more.

[@UpFlip]

Reid, thank you for pointing that out! We have taken care of the audio issue, and its no longer the case. Just check out some of our other videos ;)

[@estebanazcarragasada9386]

Magnificent Video and chanel

[@Gheston]

Gotta give props to Marcus Lemonis for the three P’s

[@LaundryChuteLLC]

Folgers is used to mask the smell of a higher altitude pick me up

[@DC-zu2jh]

I would stop by

[@UpFlip]

Pleas do DC!

[@roxsandbebbs2715]

And I’m very good at it and I will succeed and be successful

[@UpFlip]

Yes you will! Keep us posted on your entrepreneurial journey.

[@stefanociamarra2505]

such a shame that customers are used to add flavors to anything. Support more the simplicity and the beauty of your own products.

[@UpFlip]

So true! I'm guilty of it too.

[@carlosenciso45]

Great 😊

[@benmecuriaw7018]

If you really want to taste coffee, go to Ethiopia. It is just an amazing.

[@chenevertscoffee997]

Yes Ethiopian ""Guji""

[@umbertovanstaden2651]

Only a dream soon to become a reality.... I hope

[@UpFlip]

Let us know once you realize your dream, we'll be glad to hear it! This is what this channel is all about!

[@miksivak3747]

Wait, is the host the Tag Pup guy?

[@selam2541]

Ehiopian coffee is the best, yet there are varieties with best tests....

[@simonmonty7171]

Did you like try all their drinks back ro back before you started filming? 😂

[@dakotagrown8619]

I have a poster of this in my room.. Hahahaha

[@cindymorrison_caravanlifej3536]

I work at La Marzocco

[@UpFlip]

Where is that coffee shop located?

[@levanchkhe5657]

hello. I wanna open coffee shop with small Kitchen where we can cook croissant, bagels and elementary stuff, make all kinda shakes and smoothies, and of course coffee, I wanna have 20-30 person seats in the place. how many sq ft will I need for that considering small kitchen with oven, freezers and fridges and all tables and chairs... I need this info because I have to tell realtor to look up space for me and I have to be specific about size. thank you. .thanks in advance

[@balex556]

well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services

[@chronicmango]

How did you choose this business to highlight?

[@UpFlip]

Based on their story and success!

[@gregkrazanski]

wow, say "empower" one more time and it might start meaning what you want it to mean!

[@UpFlip]

Empower!

[@Mewkoh]

That would be a great video if you could go back there after the corona virus to see how it affected his business, his sales, his staff, etc

[@UpFlip]

Good idea!