Plan phase
Coffee Shop Market Research: Sizing Up Local Competition
The Research milestone of opening a coffee business. Validate demand and study the local competition.
What this involves
Local demand and competition decide whether the concept works before you spend money. You are evaluating the whole package: location, brand story, quality, price, and service. There is enough business to go around, so the goal is to learn what has been working in your area and what has not.
- Visit three nearby coffee businesses at busy and slow times.
- Note prices, wait times, and what customers order most.
- Look for a gap in the area that you can fill.
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- Scout 3 nearby coffee businesses
- Note what is missing in the area
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