Compact chocolate dessert bar

Shoppers, office workers, families and visitors passing through a busy centre or market precinct who stop for a treat.

Drinks and desserts sold to people who sit and enjoy them on site, with lower rent and fit-out costs offset by a smaller menu and fewer seats.

• Making a small menu to a consistent standard
• Customer service at speed
• Costing and stock control
• Basic social media for local promotion

• Food business registration and food safety rules from your local council, which vary by state
• Centre leases can include turnover rent, trading hour requirements and fit-out rules, so read them carefully
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance once you hire
• Allergen labelling and cross-contamination, especially with nuts and dairy
• Foot traffic can drop in quiet periods, so check how busy the spot is at different times
• Hot weather can hurt sales of hot drinks, so plan a few cold options

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on the kiosk or tenancy, fit-out and equipment. Treat this as an estimate and compare your own quotes before signing a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on foot traffic, your menu and trading hours. Check how busy the spot is at different times, as quiet periods can affect sales.

Read the lease carefully, as centre leases can include turnover rent, trading hour requirements and fit-out rules. Also check food business registration and food safety rules with your council, plus allergen labelling and insurance.