The desire of existing businesses to add specialty coffee or to create a coffee ambiance is growing and with it comes a new opportunity for the coffee business. Bars and kiosk are similar to the cart business in that they are placed in an existing location, but they often hold the advantage of having water and drain lines, as well as providing more work space.
The advantages include:
- Smaller initial start up cost compared to a coffeehouse
- Heat and air conditioning are provided
- Provides more work space than a cart
- A more noticeable business
- Often will have water and drain lines
- Seen as more permanent
- Can be self contained
The challenges include:
- A larger investment than a cart
- A greater design challenge to match existing design
- Could provide a security challenge
- Limited business hours
- Possible locations (see possible cart locations)