Explore our resources on buying, selling and operating a Cafe business
This collection of guides and resources is designed to help you to make informed decisions and have a greater understanding on a wide range of cafe business related topics.
The Hidden Startup Costs of a Café Business
Are Café Businesses Good Investment Opportunities?
Due Diligence When Buying a Convenience Store
Buying Freehold vs. Leasehold Convenience Store
Due Diligence Process for Buying a Cafe
Café Franchise vs. Independent Café: Which to Buy
A Health and Safety Guide for Cafes
What is Involved in Buying a Leasehold Café?
How much profit do UK cafés make on average?
How to source equipment for your new café business
Your checklist for buying your first café
How to Write a Cafe Business Plan
Legal Requirements when Opening a Cafe
Café financing and loans. What are your options?
7 strategies to increase sales in your new café business
4 top tips for hiring the right candidates for your new cafe business
Cafe business guides
The Hidden Startup Costs of a Café Business
Are Café Businesses Good Investment Opportunities?
Due Diligence When Buying a Convenience Store
Buying Freehold vs. Leasehold Convenience Store
Due Diligence Process for Buying a Cafe
Café Franchise vs. Independent Café: Which to Buy
A Health and Safety Guide for Cafes
What is Involved in Buying a Leasehold Café?
How much profit do UK cafés make on average?
How to source equipment for your new café business
Your checklist for buying your first café
How to Write a Cafe Business Plan
Legal Requirements when Opening a Cafe
Café financing and loans. What are your options?
7 strategies to increase sales in your new café business
4 top tips for hiring the right candidates for your new cafe business
buying a business
The Hidden Startup Costs of a Café Business
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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Are Café Businesses Good Investment Opportunities?
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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Due Diligence When Buying a Convenience Store
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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Buying Freehold vs. Leasehold Convenience Store
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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Due Diligence Process for Buying a Cafe
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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What is Involved in Buying a Leasehold Café?
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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How to Write a Convenience Store Business Plan
You’re not too late to get into the convenience store business - here’s all the costs involved.
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Business Loans and Funding to Open a Convenience Store
You’re not too late to get into the convenience store business - here’s all the costs involved.
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How to Value a Convenience Store for Sale
You’re not too late to get into the convenience store business - here’s all the costs involved.
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How Much Does it Cost to Buy & Run a Convenience Store?
You’re not too late to get into the convenience store business - here’s all the costs involved.
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Your Essential Checklist for Buying a Convenience Store
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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How to Hire the Right Candidates for your Convenience Store
CoGoGo explores what you can do to attract and identify qualified candidates.
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How to Choose Stock Suppliers for your Convenience Store
Discover the pros and cons of cash and carries versus partnering with distributors.
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What Questions Should You Ask When Buying a Convenience Store?
From leases, licensable activity and locations, CoGoGo presents the top questions that you’ll need to ask the current owner as part of the due diligence process.
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What Are the Success Rates of UK Convenience Stores?
UK convenience stores continue to thrive, with more reaching their third-year anniversary. Discover the success rates of UK convenience stores and explore the factors driving their growth.
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The Best Places to Buy a Convenience Store
Learn about urban vs. rural markets, ideal customer proximity, competitor analysis, and inventory management, in CoGoGo’s guide to prime convenience store locations.
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Is Buying an Existing Convenience Store a Good Idea?
Discover the pros and cons of buying an existing convenience store in the UK – from the benefits of a time-tested business model and historical financial data, through to due diligence risks and a lack of operational flexibility.
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Convenience Store Trends in 2024
The convenience store sector is set for significant growth in 2024/25, driven by rising consumer confidence, new technologies and value-added services, and hyper-local delivery trends.
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What Are Average Convenience Store Profits in the UK?
Curious about average convenience store profits in the UK? With over 50,000 stores collectively generating £55.9bn, learn what store owners can expect to pocket, plus key trends shaping the sector's financial performance.
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How Much Does it Cost to Buy and Run a Café in the UK
Discover the true costs of buying and running a café in the UK.
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What will a Labour government mean for selling your small business?
A strong Labour majority raises the prospect of increased capital gains taxes. Small business owners should consider selling now!
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4 top tips for finding your e-commerce niche
Competition in the e-commerce world is fierce. In this blog, CoGoGo offers 4 tips for finding your e-commerce niche.
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Top tips for rebranding your small business
Buying a business offers a head start, but infusing your own creative energy is key to making it truly yours.
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What are the success rates of cafés and coffee shops in the UK?
Launching a thriving café or coffee shop in the UK can be a lucrative venture. Discover the latest success rates, industry trends, and expert tips to increase your chances.
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The Hidden Startup Costs of a Café Business
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
Read moreAre Café Businesses Good Investment Opportunities?
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
Read moreDue Diligence When Buying a Convenience Store
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
Read moreBuying Freehold vs. Leasehold Convenience Store
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
Read moreDue Diligence Process for Buying a Cafe
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
Read moreWhat is Involved in Buying a Leasehold Café?
From licenses and loans through to liabilities, leases, and all the legalities.
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How much profit do UK cafés make on average?
Cafés and coffee shops pocketed a healthy £56,763 in profits on average in 2024, but how much can you expect to make as an independent operator? CoGoGo investigates.
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How to source equipment for your new café business
Starting a café? Discover the essential equipment needed for a thriving café, from espresso machines to POS systems. Learn how to prioritise your investments and source affordable options.
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Buying a café
From lease conditions and financial health to staffing and competition, CoGoGo’s guide helps you cover all bases before you shell out on your dream café business.
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How To Value a Café for Sale. A Quick Guide
This guide sets out and explains the three main approaches to valuing a café business.
Read moreCafe Finance
Café financing and loans. What are your options?
Explore diverse financing and loan options for café owners, from commercial mortgages and business loans to merchant cash advances and crowdfunding.
Read moreHow Much Does it Cost to Buy and Run a Café in the UK
Discover the true costs of buying and running a café in the UK.
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