The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide

roasting profitability calculator

Most coffee shops rely on a roasting partner to supply them with wholesale coffee beans. However, advancements in coffee roasting technology have made it easier than ever for coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants to start roasting their own coffee.

In this written micro-guide and roasting profitability calculator, created in partnership with Toper Roasters, we explore…

  • How roasting can reduce your costs and raises your profits, and when the investment becomes worth it for your unique context
  • A breakdown of new revenue opportunities unlocked by roasting
  • Estimations on initial investments, from the commercial roaster to green coffee stock to labor and energy
  • Operational considerations you’ll want to think through before making any big purchase, like roasting spaces, local regulations, and safety considerations

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