Start a juice and smoothie bar

Office workers, gym-goers, students and shoppers who pay at the counter, plus some regular locals.

Sale of each drink, with extra for add-ins and larger sizes. Margins depend on fruit costs, waste and rent, so a busy spot and tight stock control matter.

• Customer service
• Food safety and hygiene
• Stock ordering and cost control
• Working quickly at busy times

• Food business registration with your local council and any inspection requirements
• A food safety supervisor and food handler training may be required, check your state rules
• Lease terms and fit-out costs, including sinks, handwashing and ventilation
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
• Fruit prices and spoilage can squeeze margins, especially out of season

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the shop size, lease terms and fit-out, including sinks, handwashing and ventilation. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for your own location before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, trading hours and customer numbers. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for rent, wages and fruit costs. The estimate assumes at least about 40 hours a week.

Check food business registration with your local council and any inspection requirements. A food safety supervisor and food handler training may be required, so check your state rules. Also check lease terms, fit-out needs, and public liability, product liability and workers compensation insurance.