Coffee bean market stall

Market shoppers, foodies, gift buyers and home coffee drinkers who like buying from someone who knows their coffee.

Retail margin on beans and gear, with repeat customers who return each week or fortnight. Pre-orders by text or online can add sales between markets.

• Knowing coffee and flavour profiles
• Friendly selling face to face
• Handling cash and card payments
• Setting up and packing down a stall

• Check with the market organiser and your local council about food stall registration and any food safety requirements
• Public liability insurance, which most markets require
• Check food labelling rules for packed coffee
• Weather, early starts and the cost of stall fees on slow days

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $7,000, depending on your stall setup, how much coffee stock you buy and the range of brewing accessories you carry.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets you attend, your pricing and how many regulars you build. Stall fees on slow days are worth factoring in. Expect at least around 8 hours a week.

Check with the market organiser and your local council about food stall registration and any food safety requirements. Also check public liability insurance, which most markets require, and food labelling rules for packed coffee.