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Blog
3 March 2026
Can a Coffee Shop Benefit from Consultancy?
Most café owners ask whether a coffee shop consultant is worth it after something's already gone wrong. Here's an honest look at what coffee consultancy actually does, when it helps, and when you probably don't need it.
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5 February 2026
Coffee Shop Lease & Location Guide UK: How to Find the Right Site and Negotiate Your Lease
A practical guide to finding and evaluating a location for your UK coffee shop, understanding commercial leases, negotiating your terms, and avoiding the expensive mistakes that sink cafés before they've served a single cup.
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Free calculators to help you make better decisions before you spend a penny.
Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate what it actually costs to open a café in the UK — fit-out, equipment, working capital and more.
Cup Cost Calculator
Work out your true cost-per-cup across espresso, milk drinks and filter — so your pricing actually makes sense.
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