Mobile coffee machine reseller and repair service
Sell, install and repair commercial coffee machines for cafés and offices, working from home and on the road.
- C$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
You resell commercial espresso and bean-to-cup machines from distributors, then install them and keep them running with servicing, descaling and repairs at the customer's site. You work from home and a van or car, with a small parts stock.
Your first three steps
- Apply for reseller or dealer accounts with a few commercial coffee machine distributors and ask about their technician training
- Get manufacturer or industry training on servicing espresso machines and grinders, and build a basic tool and parts kit
- Offer a discounted service check to 10 local cafés and offices and ask for referrals
Who pays
Independent cafés, restaurants, offices, gyms, B&Bs and small food businesses that need reliable machines but have no in-house technician.
How it makes money
Margin on machine sales, installation fees, paid service calls, and yearly maintenance plans. Parts and water filter supplies add repeat income.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and basic plumbing or electrical aptitude
- Customer service and clear communication
- Sales and quoting
- Organizing service visits and parts
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether you need product or tools and equipment cover
- Plumbing and electrical connections may need a licensed tradesperson in your province, check your provincial regulator
- Home-based business licence rules from your municipality
- Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
- Warranty terms and who is responsible when a machine fails
- Vehicle insurance that covers business use and carrying equipment
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: mobile coffee machine reseller and repair service
Researched with live web search for Canada: 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 machine sales and repair business in Canada?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, parts stock and the machines you resell. Get supplier and insurance quotes to firm up your own figure.
How much can a mobile coffee machine reseller earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many machines you sell and how many service contracts you hold. Part-time work can start at around 15 hours a week.
What licences and rules should I check before starting?
Things to check: commercial general liability insurance (and whether you need product or tools cover), whether plumbing and electrical connections need a licensed tradesperson in your province, home-based business licence rules, GST/HST registration, warranty terms and business vehicle insurance.
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