Self-Serve frozen yoghurt shop

Families, teenagers, shoppers and workers on a break, and people out for an evening dessert near a shopping strip, beach or university.

Customers pay by weight or per cup, and the toppings add to the margin. Extra sales come from drinks, takeaway tubs and group orders.

• Customer service
• Basic food safety and hygiene
• Stock and cost control
• Managing casual staff and rosters

• Lease terms, rent reviews and fit-out costs, so get the lease checked by a solicitor before signing
• Council food business registration and inspections, and whether your state requires a food safety supervisor
• Allergen information, because dairy, nuts and gluten in toppings need clear labelling
• Seasonal sales: cooler months can be quiet, so plan your cash flow
• Public liability insurance, workers compensation once you hire staff, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $50,000 to $200,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and equipment you choose. These are estimates only, so get quotes and have any lease checked by a solicitor before you commit.

Check council food business registration and inspections, and whether your state requires a food safety supervisor. Also check allergen labelling for dairy, nuts and gluten in toppings, plus insurance and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, foot traffic and the time of year. Cooler months can be quiet, so plan your cash flow. These are revenue estimates, not profit, and the work is typically full-time.