8 Reasons To One Day Open Your Own Coffee Shop
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

8 Reasons To One Day Open Your Own Coffee Shop

Would you like a $.99 pastry with your espresso?

4353
8 Reasons To One Day Open Your Own Coffee Shop
CMPNY

At first, it may sound like a daunting task, but owning a small business seems to have many perks.

Many of us have dreams beyond our college degrees, mine just happens to be opening a coffee shop.

Looking past the logistics of possibly being a small business owner someday, I believe owning a coffee shop would be a task many of us would love to take on.

So, below are 8 reasons why opening your own espresso shop sounds like a perfect idea:

1. Family

I think one of the best ways to successfully, and happily, open a coffee shop is to get family involved. Allow them to brainstorm with you, look for spaces with you, and help you figure out those daunting logistics.

Also, just the idea of being around family every day sounds pretty good to me.

2. Local Economy

Opening up a coffee shop in small town, or even a small city, would allow your business to be a part of the local economy. You would have small business neighbors and friends, regular customers, and will understand the town even more than before.

Helping out the local economy financially, I think, would be a very rewarding feeling.

3. The People - All Walks of Life

Owning any business will allow you to encounter people from all walks of life.

That's pretty cool, right?

I love learning about other people's background and hearing their unique stories.

Coffee shops are the perfect place for people to open up to you, their friends and family, or their colleagues.

4. Booming Popular Culture

Let's face it, the consumption of coffee has increased because of well-known coffee corporations, aka Starbucks.

Opening up a small coffee shop almost guarantees successful business, if you do everything right, because of this desire to drink coffee.

It's a go-to hot spot for business lunches. It's a perfect place for college students to do homework. It's a perfect date night location. And it's a nice place to hang out with family.

5. You Can Be Your Own Boss - Authority

Want to close on Thanksgiving Day? Okay, that's fine.

Want to hire new workers? That's fine.

Need a day off? Sure, you can do that.

Having that kind of authority over your small business sounds like a lot of fun.

6. Decorating

It's your coffee shop, so decorate it however you please.

You can create a retro space, a cozy space, and rustic space, or a combination of the three.

It would be completely up to you.

7. It's A Really Good Backup Plan

Maybe one day you wake up and think, "I'm just not happy with my current career."

Opening up a small business, particularly a coffee shop, is a great way to get away from your unhappy job,

You would be around people all day, you would be your own boss, and you would potentially be doing something you loved.

8. Simply A Love For Coffee Shops

Over the past couple of years, I've grown to love sitting in a coffee shop with friends or family.

Even more, I love doing work or reading.

I think creating a space like that for other people would be satisfying.


Getting the courage to open your own coffee shop may seem scary at first, but I think it sounds like the perfect reward.

Especially if you're a coffee lover like me.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

71229
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

133328
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments