Family cafe with a kids' play corner

Parents, grandparents and carers, plus mothers' groups and families hosting small birthday gatherings.

Coffee, meals and kids' items sold across the counter, with extra income from small party bookings, play-corner entry fees or group sessions.

• Cooking or managing a kitchen
• Customer service
• Cash flow and stock management
• Staff rostering

• Food business registration with your local council and food safety supervisor requirements, check your state rules
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff
• Child safety in the play area: safe flooring, equipment and supervision rules, check relevant standards
• Lease terms and fit-out costs, get advice before signing
• Staff who work with children may need a Working with Children Check, check your state

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $60,000 to $250,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and play area. Lease terms and fit-out costs can be large, so get advice before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $20,000 to $90,000, depending on location, opening hours and how busy the cafe gets. Parents, grandparents, carers and mothers' groups are the typical customers.

Check food business registration with your local council and food safety supervisor requirements in your state. Also check child safety standards for the play area, Working with Children Check rules for staff, and public liability and workers compensation insurance.