Behind The Scenes Of a $24,000 a Month Coffee Shop Business
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- Starting a coffee shop is a dream for many, but opening a café can be a big investment. A drive-thru coffee shop business is an excellent alternative, with lower start-up costs and huge profit potential for entrepreneurs passionate about owning a coffee shop.
Today we’re talking to Sandy Edin, owner of the Shots 2 Go coffee shop. The stand was struggling when she bought it in 2010. She used her experience as a barista and café manager to transform Shots 2 Go into a successful coffee business, and in this interview she’ll share the strategies she used to do it.
Opening a coffee shop from scratch can be intimidating, even if you have lots of industry experience. Buying one that was already up and running saved Sandy a lot of that work and let her get to making money faster.
We’ll hear straight from Sandy why she decided to buy her coffee stand, along with her advice on how to open a coffee shop like what equipment is a must-have and how much money you’ll need up front to get started.
Bringing in customers is critical for the success of any new business. We’ll find out what marketing strategies Sandy used to get Shots 2 Go on customers’ radar, particularly during slow times, to keep her business competitive.
Anyone who’s thinking about starting a coffee shop business will gain some valuable insights from watching this video! If you want to know more about Shots to Go you can check out their Facebook page at / shots2goespressodrivethru .
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Meeting The Owner Sandy
2:35 Equipment Tour
4:02 Bagels, Sandwiches and Food
5:23 Grocery and Supply Shopping
6:54 Trailer and Truck Fleet
8:34 Business Purchase Price
9:02 Buying A Struggling Business
10:03 Revenue
12:07 Equipment and Product Reviews
13:15 How To Start Your Own Coffee Shop
14:19 Profit Margins
15:40 Blitz
17:34 Marketing
18:39 Best Month Ever
20:02 UpSelling
21:11 Managing Money
22:21 Outro
#coffeeshop #openingacoffeeshop #coffeeshopbusiness
So what do you think, guys-ready to buy a drive-thru coffee stand? How do you think running a stand compares to owning a full café? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
I have stand alone cafe and I feel I need drive thru because of people’s live style and habit of getting coffee in USA. Don’t leave your car style
I think you definitely need a drive through, now days people wants things quick, so a drive through is a must.
@@manadziveasv2418 You should definitely do it. Your business will increase sales... Drive thru is the way of dining out during these times & even before the whole pandemic... Your on the right track, make that approach & invest in making a Drive thru.... You'll add a more successful business to your town.. Sky is the limit as they say 👍🙏
As a consumer running a small business (travel agency), I miss hanging out at the coffee shop. And many in society have missed out on the social engagement that a sit down coffee experience provides. Is a drive through the ultimate goal for a coffee shop once the COVID pandemic ends? I don’t think it’s a 100% guarantee. Which ever way you coffee shop owners go, I’m rooting for you!
Hey upflip you should do a marijuana dispensary
I went to high school with Sandy. My mother in law used to get coffee from her at the stand in Custer. One day she took me to meet Sandy!! Joke was in her as we already knew each other. Glad she has become successful in her business. Way to go Sandy!!
You inspired me 🤗
Stop lying. You don't know her!
What city and state is this in ?
@Tony Steven cool story bruh 😎.
@@rossbriannestein5054 how would you know😂😂
I'm super proud of my mom, she works so hard!
She deserves all the clout💙💙💙👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
That’s right, she sure does 💪
This is your mom? Seems like a wonderful person. I enjoyed the video
i like the business that your mom make it's super interesting
you have a smart, wonderful mom! hope you manange to get her to find a way to experience holidays. find a person to manage the business while you go in holidays
You really should be proud of her, she’s an inspiration
I ran a pub and deli for 12 plus years. The general public has no idea how much work is involved in some of these smaller businesses.......I wish her the best and she can be proud of what she has accomplished!
That's amazing Doug!
Yes it requires a lot of work but a ton of knowledge comes out of it and you can't learn from college I sold my delivery company due to health issues . Getting bored for being retired strongly thinking about starting up a business again love working ❤️ and seeing the accomplishment also huge opportunities comes your way
This is better than TV.
Insightful and inspiring.
Glad CZcams recommended it.
Picked up a café during the pandemic that was taking on debt for $0 (takeover of the business not the debt). Took a few months to remodel and learn the business, now it’s generating $45k/mo.
That's an awesome story Esk8! Where are you located as we are always looking for great new businesses to interview.
@@UpFlip Next month will be our first year since taking over. Many have asked us for franchise opportunities and to buy the business, but I’m still scaling the business. Competition is just walking distance away “Starbucks”, but we’ve managed to take a huge chunk of their business since opening. They have actually scaled back their hours and staff since we opened.
must lying
45k making coffe , mmmmm hard to believe
probably big chain cafe plus roastery that open their business all over the country. selling cups of coffee alone is not enough. majority of the money is from roasting raw coffee beans in big batch and sell it in paper bags (without water)
Please more coffee shop business interviews! Such an interesting and underrated episode.
Thank you Kier! We'll try to find some more coffee shops!
Yesss!! Please and thank you
@@UpFlip Diedreich (sp?) Espresso in Snohomish County.
Sure bet.
Great lady.
Spend a few mins perusing her website?
She's amazing, and serves up one great cup of joe, lattès, etc.
Amazing entrepreneur.
LOVE how you go through the equipment (brand of fridge etc.) and all the bottom line stuff that is often overlooked in these business type interviews. Really makes these videos more relatable and practical to watch as an entrepreneur myself! Thank you for the educational content.
true..some ppl dont realize commercial equipment is 10 fold more expensive...
The young lady has a wonderful personality which is necessary for a business.
Not really.. she was nervous af and covid crazy
you see all you "meaningless job haters"?...if you pay attention to what is really going on where you work you parlay it into your own business in the future...this is known as "laboring under correct knowledge"...she saw the opportunity and mixed it with her talent...bravo
Come on! Talk to them! 💯
I love seeing people doing good in life
We do to!
Coffee Shop owner here loving the channel ! the fun random questions to break up the seriousness makes your videos amazing.
Thanks a lot! We’re always trying to improve!
What a fantastic video. Extremely well shot, edited, and the host asks great questions without interrupting. Also, what an amazing business owner. She’s a rockstar.
Thanks for the kind words and support Ross!
He’s my favorite host
Such a hard-working, cheerful and happy Lady, always admire people that take it on their own to set up a business, can be very difficult to get it up and running through hard work, dedication and passion, and see it grow year on year, I'll always be an advocate and customer supporting small independently run businesses. I wish you continued success.
I used to own a bagel /coffee and deli restaurant. Anyone who can succeed in the food or beverage industry should be commended. It's alot of work and alot of labor. It's tough to find good employees in the food industry, unless they work for tips. It's tough to keep it running right of you aren't there. So, as she said kiss vacations goodbye. I worked for 6+ years with no vacation. We made our bagels from scratch. So labor was high. Making bagels daily is hard work and time consuming. Utilities are high. Space is needed. I like this type of business.... low rent, low labor rates, make coffee, sell coffee, and sandwiches with ingredients you can easily buy and resell. Good job on growing this business
I was there... running one..you become a slave..we could chat all day/night on business experience..its over work
Just realized this place is less than a mile from my new house behind the golf course! Will be checking out their coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The cash & carry is what made me realize it was Bellingham.
Let us know how you like it Mike!
@@UpFlip It was a great experience! The Bacon infused bagel with the cheese backed into bagel was epic! Also my Strawberry Red bull was top notch! Found my favorite coffee shop! Thanks..
What a great story. Sandy is a hard working lady who deserves the fruits of her labour.
I cant stop binge watching all your amazing businesses you interview. this channel is WAY underrated. I subbed and liked a ton of your vids! keep it up
Wow, thank you Michael! Stay tuned for lot more great content.
She has a very vibrant spirit and appreciative transparency. Beautiful to see people do what they love and it shows it keeps them young and lively.
finally got a recommended video that has value.
Glad you found it helpful!
The best thing about her shop is the location. The second best thing is having a nearby store that has everything ♥️
Very good points Mel!
the revenue doesn't surprise me, people really like drive through food and coffee establishments. Especially now, they don't mind waiting as much in line, because people will text on their phones to pass the time.
If she added The four delivery services like doordash etc the traffic would probably triple. Then add on shed or storage area would be smart too to expand for storage. Wholesome woman! Awesome video!
Thank for sharing Cameron. We love your idea of adding delivery services to the business. That could do wonders to help with sales especially now that the economy is becoming more delivery driven. Thanks for sharing and we really appreciate the support Cameron.
Solid video about a drive-through coffee place - the biggest takeaway I got was sponsoring/getting signage into local businesses with lots of footfall to bring more customers to your door - that's solid!
One of my most favorite programs on CZcams.. very helpful and informative for anyone looking for start up a SMEs! This program is very helpful for people looking for exploring various ideas of start-up businesses...
Thanks for the channel support and kind words as always Darab!
Excellent work as always! Please keep these videos coming.
Thanks Paul! We sure will!
Absolutely love your show. Exactly what I have been looking for... thank you
My lil sis is a barista at coffee bean and I mentioned since she knows the business in and out, she should open her own. This popped up randomly and glad it was created
Glad you enjoyed it Xuan! Sounds like we might have a future coffee shop business owner in the works. Good luck to you and your sister if you try to create your own coffee business.
great interview, insightful,. Owner is hard working and passionate, hope she can one day take a holiday!, Def deserves one.
Thanks for watching!
Just came across this channel and I gotta say I love this - tons of info in here I'll be checking out the rest of your videos to come, thanks!
Thanks for the kind words Blake.
This has always been one of my dreams. Just to have a small coffee shop
You can make it happen Quinita!
I have been watching your videos lately, I love them all.
I own a small business in Colorado and you truly inspire me with all the stories and interviews ❤
Our hearts are full, knowing we can touch lives with our videos! Hope you take these powerful lessons with you and apply them. Cheers to your success! 🔥
Getting ready to start a coffee shop and appreciate your interview with Sandy...do more please..
Have you checked out our other coffee business videos yet Stephen? You will also want to give our blog on how to start a coffee shop business a read. Best of luck on getting your coffee shop started and do keep us posted on how it goes! Where is will be located and what will its name be?
You gain a follower, great content with great questions and also great business owner interviewed. Going to watch all the videos!
Awesome, thank you!
This was really helpful, it's very much what I'm thinking of doing, just coffee, drinks, and breakfast. Thanks for sharing your advice!
Nice interview with her coffee shop! learned some nice ideas. Thank you! We started off at the farmers market. A great place to get started!
Thanks a lot! That’s our goal.
@@UpFlip
I look forward to an interview with you in a few years with our Organic coffee shop.☕😁
amazing video. looking at starting up my own stand similar to a coffee stand and videos like this help so much! keep it up🙏🏽
Glad it was helpful Noah! Best of luck on your business journey!
This is great! Thanks for making these videos! 🤟🏼 Great business model. hats off to her for all hard work and hope she have more future success!
Thanks for watching Munti Glad you enjoyed. Stay tuned for more great content. 😀🌟
She's earned her right to be successful 👏🏽
Thank you so much. I’m in the process of building out a coffee truck that will be permanently parked. This was very informative for me. Especially those energy drinks!
That’s awesome! Hope everything works out for you, did you see our Onit coffee video? It’s a coffee truck in California! They’re very successful.
This lady has an attic to store supplies. Where does a truck store supplies? A trailer nearby?
Same here.
I'm in SC and the 'city' does not allow a trailer/food truck to be parked permanently; they also informed me that they only allow this type of business where there is high foot traffic (so downtown where a drive through doesn't really make sense).
How are things going for you?
@@danwake4431 A coffee trailer will probably have a limited supply compared to a stand. Your need for storage will be limited comparatively. That being said; if you are busy you will have to make stops to your trailer to re-up; probably only milk to be honest though.
I'm hoping to have around 200 customers a day. If 3/4 of them are 'espresso drinks' using milk then I may have to have an extra ice chest with a few gallons of milk in it.
This was soooo informative and inspiring. Bless you and your company!
Awesome! Glad to hear it. Thank you for watching!
My hometown!! Bellingham, wa! Cruising coffee set the tone for drive thru coffee
That's awesome!
Great video with lots of useful business. I run steel business, but always wanted to do drive thru coffee. Awesome, time to start!
You can do it Pavel! Thanks for supporting the channel!
Super helpful information! Thank you for sharing❤️
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
This was very informative. Great to see that she is doing well at what she likes.
Glad it was helpful Isaac!
Excellent and insightful video! More like this please!
More to come Henry!
Very inspiring. It proves that no success comes that easy. Hard work and determination.
Indeed!
Are you looking to start your own business?
This is such a great video. Thank you
Liked the video. You ask useful questions. Like the different shots and areas. Engaging. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub Lucas!
Miss Sandy... good to put a Voice with the Beautiful Eyes.
Your video is Great...love it.
Keep on Keeping ON.
I love your energy and your concept.
Great inspiration for sure!
great channel very good energy. awesome work
One of my friend is going to open a coffee business in Lima, Peru. This is a great recommendation. Thanks!
Great work I’m hooked on this channel!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great video, Sandy sounds like an amazing business owner, and generous in giving back to her community.
Thank you cn89949! She's a great lady!😀Would you ever consider opening a coffee shop?
@@UpFlip I'm mainly looking for a single operator high margin business at the moment
@@cn89949 great
Great info. Thank you so much
Glad you enjoyed :)
Awesome channel and great video!
Thanks a lot Adrian!
Your interview skills are fantastic. Subscribed
You Rock Ayo!😀👍
I like her because she started from the bottom!! Good job lady!!
True entrepreneur
I love those videos thank you
We have a similar one coming stay tuned ;)
This is a neat perspective of a coffee shop that is likely rivaled with many other coffee shops in the area. I know when I lived in grants pass Oregon Dutch Bros. was a big deal. They were highly successful with multiple locations back around 2010. Cant even imagine how much that company has expanded now days. I knew a guy that knew the owner of dutch bros and they have a real cool story as well. its a great concept. I could see more of these style coffee shops doing well in Texas as there are not as many as there were out west. Maybe more now, its been a few years since Ive been out traveling. Although ya, was considering opening up a dutch brothers style coffee shop down in Austin around that time, just stayed as a possible opportunity in my mind, nonetheless it's always great to see people follow through with a business and find success. (LMAO just looked it up, dutch bros has about 500 more locations now than they did in 2010. Didnt even know they went public, reading the wiki, HOLY MOLY thats crazy growth, they have locations even in austin now. to funny really) good luck out there, love to see good success from such a competitive market
Very informative and inspiring.
Appreciate the your work. Good to know
Thanks a lot!
This was a fascinating watch, going behind the scenes and observing the operations of this store. Where I come from, coffee is immensely popular but haven't seen it in this drive thru format (unless you're talking about McDonalds or Burger King). Thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot Mr. Leong, coffee should always have drive throughs!!! People don’t want to wait these days.
Starbucks
@@effff327 lol right
Dutchbros??
Where ru fron????
You should be very proud of yourself. Very impressed
This woman is a visionary! Brilliant
Yes indeed!
Wow this woman is awesome! Such a great personality and hard worker. If she doesn’t already, I could see her doing well making CZcams videos.
Thanks for sharing Andrea!
Thank you so much for this video.
It's our pleasure Henry Thompson. 😀Have you considered getting into an industry such as this one?
this is infinitely inspiring!!!
Glad you find it inspiring Lauria!
I'm opening up a coffee shop, this is so helpful.
We’re glad it was helpful
My favorite coffee stand
Wow, what a heck of a woman, you go girl you inspired everybody
She's amazing!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Tim!
Excellent video.. hopefully one day I will get a coffee shop 😀 I love coffee ☕️
You should!
Great show!
Thanks Angelo, glad you enjoyed!
Good advice sandy! Thanks
We're so happy you found this video informative Wendy. Thanks for watching. Have you checked out our latest video?
love the videos!
Thank you Jason!
Sandy is awesome and honest.
Thank you Stephen! Yes she is. 😀Would you ever start a coffee business?
I highly recommend True fridges! We use them in our five bakery's. People usually burn them out though because on top their is a fan and head shroud that needs to be vacuumed out monthly....we do deal with a lot of flower so monthly really is needed but I'd even say every other month for most places would be smart
Thanks for the coffee and food business tips Abe! We appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great content!
Thank you Josiah
Sandy is just a go getter ❤
Awesome content!!!!!
Thank you Ash!
I just want to expresso my enthusiasm for this awesome coffee shop!
Such an awesome business! Thanks for watching!
so inspiring ❤❤❤
I lived down the street from Shots in high school and would Cruz down on my moped to get there bagel sandwiches! So good and super cheap, funny I just stumbled on this video
i like the business you make ms sandy its super amazing
Thanks for watching Yazan!
Great video!
Thanks for the visit Alfred!
really cool channel! glad i found it
We're glad you're here Lydon. Welcome!😀🤩👍Any business content you'd like to see on future videos?
@@UpFlip Thanks! In SHanghai i have noticed a huge uptrend in small business that specialize in womens luxury bags. Reselling, repairing and renting of luxury bags. 2021 saw a huge increase in this and would be great if you could make a video on this kind of business or similar. Brings into question that historically wages have not kept up with prices of goods/inflation, therefore is investing in luxury brands profitable long-term? Thanks @UpFlip
I really like the idea for drive way for this small cafe! Good..
Thank you for watching and engaging with the content! ☺️
Love the 👽 question! ✨
Too inspirational!!
We are humbled to know that our videos can make an impact! We hope you take these lessons to heart and apply them for success. ☺️
Clicked play and like so fast 👍🏽
Thank you 🙏
Kudos to the coffee shop owner!
Thanks for watching and supporting our coffee shop video!
I am curious though. Did the freezer door get checked? And Sandy is right. Location is very important especially when it is a food business. Overall, this looks like a delightful business. Very informative. And I wish this women and her team all the best. Thanks for another video UpFill.
Drive through is a good key!!
Yes it is. It opens up the business for a lot more clients. Thanks for the feeback. The Messiahs. Are you new to the channel?
Inspiring video
Glad to know you found inspiration in this video! If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting any business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
She can talk about her business and that earned my respects. Talk to my previous employer and she wouldn't know what to say because the staff been running everything for her business. We quit and wished her good luck.
So inspiring
Very inspiring Rina!
Thank you for your great contents. I appreciate it. I wonder if you do entrepreneur training programs? Thanks
Thank you for the kind words, we’re going to be releasing a hub soon where you could learn all about business.
I love people run there business , I will have this freedom someday 👍🏼 love upflip
You got this ! Just keep learning and just go for it!