Irish gift and food shop

Local Irish American families, tourists, gift shoppers and people who want Irish foods they miss from home.

Retail markup on products sold in the shop, often boosted by an online store and special orders for weddings, clubs and events.

• Buying and stock control
• Retail customer service
• Merchandising and basic bookkeeping

• Check city or county business license, zoning and sign rules for your location
• Register with your state for sales tax and check what you must collect
• Imported food may have FDA labeling rules and local retail food permit requirements
• Lease commitments and unsold seasonal stock are the biggest financial risks, so negotiate terms carefully
• Carry general liability and property insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your location, lease terms and how much opening stock you buy. Lease commitments and unsold seasonal stock are the biggest financial risks, so negotiate terms carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your location, foot traffic and seasonal peaks around March. This is revenue, not profit, so rent, stock and other costs come out of it.

Check city or county business license, zoning and sign rules for your location, and register with your state for sales tax. Imported food may have FDA labeling rules and local retail food permit requirements. Also check insurance and workers' compensation once you hire.