Coffee wholesale reseller
Buy roasted beans in bulk from a roaster and supply local cafés, offices and shops.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- From home
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You buy roasted coffee in bulk from an established roaster, repack or relabel where allowed, and deliver it to local customers. You focus on sales, service and reliable deliveries, not roasting.
Your first three steps
- Ask several roasters about wholesale or white-label pricing and minimum orders
- Taste-test blends and pick one or two that suit local cafés and offices
- Visit ten nearby cafés and offices with samples and a simple price list
Who pays
Small cafés, restaurants, offices, gyms, farm shops and delis that want a steady local supplier.
How it makes money
You earn the margin between your bulk buying price and the price you charge per kilo, with regular repeat orders from each customer.
Skills that help
- Sales and relationship building
- Knowing coffee well enough to advise customers
- Organised with orders and deliveries
Watch out for
- Food business registration with your local council, and whether your home kitchen is allowed for storing or repacking
- Council approval for a home-based business and for storage at home
- Food labelling rules if you relabel or repack, check Food Standards Australia New Zealand guidance
- Public liability and product liability insurance
- Cash flow, as cafés may pay on 14 to 30 day terms
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: coffee wholesale reseller
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a coffee reselling business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your packaging and your delivery setup. These are estimates only. You buy from an established roaster rather than buying roasting equipment.
How much can a coffee wholesale reseller earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many cafés, offices and shops you supply. That is revenue, not profit. Customers may pay on 14 to 30 day terms, so watch cash flow.
What should I check before reselling coffee from home?
Check food business registration with your local council, and whether your home kitchen is allowed for storing or repacking. Also check council approval for a home-based business, food labelling rules if you relabel, and public liability and product liability insurance.
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