Here's How to Open a Coffee Shop

Worldwide, experts estimate that people drink about 2.5 billion cups of coffee a day. Sales in the ready-to-drink market—which includes coffee shops—are forecast to grow by 67 percent between now and 2022. Additionally, coffee and other ready-to-drink shops show incredible resilience in volatile markets, helping to eliminate some of the uncertainty associated with small business ownership. If you’ve been thinking of combining your love of coffee with your entrepreneurial spirit, it may be time to try your hand at opening a coffee shop.