Açaí bowl and smoothie shop

Locals, office workers, gym-goers, students and holidaymakers walking past.

Selling each bowl, smoothie or juice at a price well above ingredient cost, with extras like toppings, boosts and loyalty cards lifting the average sale.

• Food prep and hygiene
• Customer service
• Costing and stock control
• Managing rosters if you hire staff

• Food business registration with your local council and food safety supervisor or training requirements in your state
• Council or landlord approval for fit-out, plumbing and signage
• Public liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Allergen labelling and handling (nuts, dairy and others)
• Seasonal demand: quieter in cooler months in many areas
• Fresh fruit and frozen stock costs can change, so check your margins regularly

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on location, fit-out and equipment. Fresh fruit and frozen stock costs can change, so check your margins regularly.

Check food business registration with your local council and any food safety supervisor or training requirements in your state. Also check council or landlord approval for fit-out, plumbing and signage, allergen handling, and public liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, pricing and season. Demand can be quieter in cooler months in many areas. Estimated time starts at about 40 hours a week.