Starting an espresso cart business can be a great way to enter the food service industry. It’s relatively inexpensive to start, offers potential for high profits, and can provide flexible hours. However, there are certain drawbacks that should be considered before taking the plunge into running your own espresso cart.
Pros:
• Low start-up costs – An espresso cart requires less equipment and a smaller budget than opening up a full cafe, making it much more affordable. • High profits – The high markup on coffee makes this business model extremely profitable.
• Flexible hours – You can choose to run your cart during peak times or keep it open for long hours.
Cons:
• Limited menu options – You’ll be limited to just coffee a few baked goods, so won’t be able to the same types of food items would in a cafe.
• Limited seating – With an espresso cart, you won’t have any seating options for customers.
• Mobility challenges – You will need to find the right places to park your cart and be able to transport it from one location to another without issue.