Pop-Up cosplay café on weekends

Fans of anime, gaming and comics, groups of friends, families and people attending conventions or markets.

Drinks, snacks and desserts sold on the day, plus ticketed themed sessions, tips and small merchandise sales. You pay for the space by the day or through a revenue share.

• Event planning and organizing
• Customer service
• Simple food and drink prep
• Social media promotion

• Temporary food permits or event permits from your public health unit and municipality; processing times and rules vary by province
• Food prepared in a home kitchen may not be allowed for sale; check before you plan your menu
• Using trademarked characters can cause copyright or trademark problems, so check before you do, or use original themes
• Commercial general liability insurance, which venues often require
• Weather and winter travel can affect attendance at events
• Income can be uneven, so keep spending low until you know the turnout

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the space, menu and equipment. Keeping spending low until you know the turnout helps, since income can be uneven.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many dates you run and the turnout. Weather and winter travel can affect attendance at events.

Check temporary food or event permits with your public health unit and municipality, as rules and processing times vary by province. Food prepared in a home kitchen may not be allowed for sale, and venues often require liability insurance.