Fresh Juice and Smoothie Bar

Office workers, students, gym-goers and health-minded locals buying a drink on the go.

Price per drink, with extra for add-ins and shots. Loyalty cards, multi-drink deals and a small grab-and-go fridge can lift the average sale.

• Food safety and cleanliness
• Costing recipes and managing waste
• Friendly, fast customer service

• Food premises permit and inspection from your local public health unit, plus food handler certification where required
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, and check what your lease requires
• Fresh produce spoils quickly, so waste and price swings can eat into margins
• Winter can mean slower foot traffic for cold drinks, so plan a warmer menu or seasonal offers
• Allergen labelling and cleaning rules for blenders and juicers, check your provincial requirements

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000 CAD, depending on the premises, equipment and fit-out. Check what your lease requires, and remember fresh produce spoils quickly, so waste can eat into margins.

Check for a food premises permit and inspection from your local public health unit, plus food handler certification where required. Also check insurance, allergen labelling, and cleaning rules for blenders and juicers with your provincial requirements.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000 CAD, depending on location and foot traffic. Winter can slow cold drink sales, so plan a warmer menu or seasonal offers. Expect roughly 40 hours a week or more.