Churro shop with a walk-up counter

Walk-in customers such as shoppers, families, students and office workers, plus people placing party or office orders.

Sales of churros, sauces and drinks at the counter, plus larger pre-orders for parties and offices. Steady daily footfall matters most.

• Cooking and frying consistently
• Running a small team and rotas
• Managing costs and stock

• Health department permit and a plan review of the kitchen layout, often required before opening
• Commercial hood and fire suppression rules for deep fryers, which can be costly to install
• Lease terms, personal guarantees and build-out costs
• General liability and property insurance, plus workers' compensation once you hire
• State sales tax registration and a local business license, so check with your city and state

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your location, build-out, kitchen equipment and opening stock. These are estimates, and lease terms and build-out costs can change the total, so get quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your location, menu, prices and opening hours. These are estimates, not guarantees, and revenue is not the same as profit after rent, staff and ingredients.

Check the health department permit and kitchen plan review, which are often needed before opening. Check commercial hood and fire suppression rules for deep fryers, lease terms and personal guarantees, insurance, state sales tax registration and your local business license.