Neighbourhood sandwich shop

Office workers, tradies, students and locals buying breakfast or lunch, plus small businesses ordering platters.

Sales per item and combo deals (sandwich, drink, snack), with extra from catering orders. Most trade happens in the breakfast and lunch rush.

• Fast, tidy food preparation
• Food safety habits
• Customer service
• Costing and managing stock

• Food business registration with your local council, and a Food Safety Supervisor and food handler training (check your state's rules)
• Fit-out and approval requirements for the premises, check with council before committing to a lease
• Lease terms, rent and a trading area with enough passing trade
• Public liability insurance and workers compensation once you hire staff
• Food waste and thin margins, so keep the menu small
• Allergen labelling and handling rules

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on your premises, fit-out and equipment. Check council approval requirements and lease terms before committing, as fit-out rules can affect the final cost.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, passing trade, menu and opening hours. These are estimates only. Margins can be thin and food waste adds up, so keeping the menu small helps.

Check food business registration with your local council, and your state's rules on a Food Safety Supervisor and food handler training. Also check premises fit-out approvals, allergen labelling and handling rules, public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff.