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Signing a Coffee Shop Lease: What to Know Before You Sign

The Lease milestone of opening a coffee business. Secure the space you will operate from.

What this involves

The lease is a multi-year commitment that can make or break your margins.

  • Compare two or three spaces on rent, term, and condition.
  • Read who pays for improvements, repairs, and utilities.
  • Have a professional review the terms before you sign.

Your Lease checklist

The steps this milestone covers. Start the personalized version to check them off and save your progress.

  • Scout the location and surroundings
  • Compare 2 to 3 spaces
  • Review lease terms before signing

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Answer a few questions and ShopLaunch tailors Lease and the rest of your roadmap to your concept, budget, and pace. Save it, check off steps, and come back any time.

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