What Do I Need to Open My Coffee Business?
Starting a coffee business can get confusing fast. Tell us where you are in Washington, what you're opening and how you plan to operate. We'll turn that into a practical starter checklist and point you to the agencies you should contact before you spend money in the wrong place.
Build your coffee business checklist
Answer the questions on the left, then click Build My Startup Checklist.
Your checklist will focus on the agencies, permits and questions most relevant to your business model.
Before you sign a lease
Ask the city/county and health department whether the exact address is approved for your intended use. Confirm zoning, occupancy, water/sewer, hand sinks, warewashing, plumbing, ventilation, fire review, drive-thru restrictions and food-establishment plan review before committing.
Opening a coffee business?
We help new and established coffee businesses with wholesale coffee, custom blends, private label, product planning and the real-world coffee questions that come with getting open. You handle the vision; we’ll help with the coffee side.
This finder is educational and is designed to help coffee entrepreneurs identify the agencies and questions they should investigate. Requirements can vary by exact address, menu, process, equipment, water/sewer system and jurisdiction. Always verify final requirements with the regulating agency before signing a lease, building a facility or buying major equipment.
