Neighbourhood bagel shop

Office workers, students, shoppers and locals looking for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack.

Per-item sales of bagels, sandwiches, drinks and extras, with a busy morning and lunch trade. Catering orders for offices can add steady extra sales.

• Food preparation and good hygiene habits
• Managing stock and cutting waste
• Friendly, quick customer service

• Food business registration with your local council, ideally at least 28 days before opening
• Food hygiene rules, allergen labelling and a food safety management plan
• Lease terms, business rates and fit-out costs, check these carefully before signing
• Planning permission or change of use for the premises, check with your council
• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance once you hire staff

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the premises, the lease, your fit-out and the equipment you need. Treat this as an estimate and check lease and fit-out costs carefully before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically around £6,000 to £25,000, depending on your location, your menu and footfall. This is revenue, not profit, as rent, ingredients, staff and other costs come out of it. Expect around 40 hours a week at least.

Check food business registration with your council, ideally at least 28 days before opening, plus food hygiene rules, allergen labelling and a food safety management plan. Also check planning permission or change of use, lease terms, business rates and insurance.