Pop-Up cat cafe sessions

Cat lovers, families, friend groups and corporate or birthday bookings, plus people considering adopting.

Ticket price per session, plus drinks and snacks, merchandise and private group bookings. A share or donation to the rescue partner is often part of the deal.

• Handling cats calmly
• Organising events and bookings
• Partnering with rescue groups and venues
• Social media and local promotion

• Venue owners and councils may restrict animals indoors, so check this before booking
• If you serve food, check your council's rules on temporary or mobile food premises and whether a partner cafe should supply it
• Public liability insurance that covers events and animals
• Cat welfare: keep sessions short, give cats hiding places and rest breaks, and follow your rescue partner's rules
• Check state animal welfare rules and any permits for transporting or displaying animals
• Allergies, hygiene and children's safety, so brief visitors on how to handle cats

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on venue hire, supplies and insurance. It is a lower-cost way to test the idea before committing to a lease.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many sessions you run, ticket prices and group bookings. Revenue is not profit, as venue hire and costs need covering. The idea assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check whether venue owners and councils allow animals indoors, and your council's rules on temporary or mobile food premises if you serve food. Also check public liability insurance covering events and animals, state animal welfare rules and any permits for displaying animals.