{"product_id":"specialty-coffee-roasting-startup-costs","title":"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Costs: $110K+ CAPEX Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the roaster as capital equipment, not overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFacility buildout and permits need separate quotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep inventory, packaging, and equipment costs separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSales commissions can reach 60% of revenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX scope\" data-note-text=\"This covers one-time capitalized startup assets only. It excludes inventory, green coffee replenishment, payroll runway, working capital, deposits, debt service, loan payments, and monthly operating losses.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates one-time capitalized startup assets for a specialty coffee roastery, including equipment, buildout, and setup, not ongoing operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial Coffee Roaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRoaster capacity, freight, installation, and commissioning quotes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"commercial_roaster\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Commercial Coffee Roaster\" data-capex-note=\"Roaster capacity, freight, installation, and commissioning quotes.\" data-lean=\"65000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-full=\"90000\" name=\"commercial_roaster\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"75,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Bean Storage and Racking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eStorage silos, warehouse racking, and related setup quotes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"storage_racking\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Green Bean Storage and Racking\" data-capex-note=\"Storage silos, warehouse racking, and related setup quotes.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"storage_racking\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePackaging machine size, change parts, and setup quotes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"packaging_line\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Packaging Machine\" data-capex-note=\"Packaging machine size, change parts, and setup quotes.\" data-lean=\"16000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-full=\"26000\" name=\"packaging_line\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"20,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Control Lab and Cupping Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLab gear, grinders, scales, and cupping setup quotes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"qc_cupping_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Quality Control Lab and Cupping Setup\" data-capex-note=\"Lab gear, grinders, scales, and cupping setup quotes.\" data-lean=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-full=\"14000\" name=\"qc_cupping_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"10,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuildout, Utilities, and Support Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVentilation, gas, electrical upgrades, office equipment, and site prep quotes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"buildout_support\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Buildout, Utilities, and Support Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Ventilation, gas, electrical upgrades, office equipment, and site prep quotes.\" data-lean=\"18000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"36000\" name=\"buildout_support\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers quote swings, freight, install surprises, and small scope changes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"8\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"12\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eTotal CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$159,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$145,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$14,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eCommercial Coffee Roaster\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"commercial_roaster\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 52%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"commercial_roaster\"\u003e52%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"storage_racking\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 10%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"storage_racking\"\u003e10%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"packaging_line\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 14%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"packaging_line\"\u003e14%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQC Lab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"qc_cupping_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 7%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"qc_cupping_setup\"\u003e7%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"buildout_support\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 17%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"buildout_support\"\u003e17%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX scope\u003c\/strong\u003e This covers one-time capitalized startup assets only. It excludes inventory, green coffee replenishment, payroll runway, working capital, deposits, debt service, loan payments, and monthly operating losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the Specialty Coffee Roasting CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/specialty-coffee-roasting-financial-model\"\u003eSpecialty Coffee Roasting Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e shows startup CAPEX, launch timing, and amortized costs—open it and tighten assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStartup costs listed clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth-by-month launch timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepreciation and amortization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/specialty-coffee-roasting-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_aae1556d-aa50-4153-a9c4-bab37d6e2768.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/specialty-coffee-roasting-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_aae1556d-aa50-4153-a9c4-bab37d6e2768.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and purchase timing, letting users customize equipment, facility and setup costs for scenario-ready projections and investor-ready forecasts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does commercial coffee roasting equipment cost?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty Coffee Roasting\u003c\/strong\u003e, core equipment can start around \u003cstrong\u003e$110,000\u003c\/strong\u003e from a \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e commercial roaster, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in green bean storage silos, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e packaging machine. That number moves fast with batch size, automation, new versus used gear, controls, destoners, chaff collection, emissions controls, freight, installation, and commissioning. And equipment CAPEX, or capital spending, is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the full startup cost because buildout, permits, inventory, payroll runway, and working capital still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCore costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e commercial roaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e green bean silos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e packaging machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore equipment totals \u003cstrong\u003e$110,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBudget drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch size changes roaster price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation adds cost, but saves labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed gear lowers CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight, installation, commissioning add more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to start a coffee roasting business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/specialty-coffee-roasting\"\u003eWhat Is The Main Goal Of Specialty Coffee Roasting To Achieve Success?\u003c\/a\u003e, plan on at least \u003cstrong\u003e$314,600\u003c\/strong\u003e in identified first-year funding: \u003cstrong\u003e$110,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX + \u003cstrong\u003e$69,600\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed overhead + \u003cstrong\u003e$135,000\u003c\/strong\u003e starting payroll. That still excludes the lab, buildout, opening inventory, deposits, cash reserve, and the Fulfillment Assistant starting in Month 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBase funding math\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$110,000\u003c\/strong\u003e identified CAPEX before missing items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed overhead before payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Head Roaster salary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$70,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Operations Manager salary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28,000\u003c\/strong\u003e first-year units planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$519,000\u003c\/strong\u003e first-year revenue assumed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean setup: shared space, lighter inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuller setup: dedicated space, deeper stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs should I expect when opening a coffee roastery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you open Specialty Coffee Roasting, the hidden costs are usually the working capital items around the roaster, not just the machine itself; if you want owner-level context, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/specialty-coffee-roasting\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of Specialty Coffee Roasting Make?\u003c\/a\u003e. At \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 units\u003c\/strong\u003e, green coffee is \u003cstrong\u003e$800 to $1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, bags and labels are \u003cstrong\u003e$400 to $750\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipping materials are \u003cstrong\u003e$200 to $300\u003c\/strong\u003e, and consumables are \u003cstrong\u003e$50 to $100\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those four items alone add \u003cstrong\u003e$1,450 to $2,650\u003c\/strong\u003e before rent deposits, utility upgrades, ventilation, exhaust, insurance, permits, business registration, and launch spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInventory costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.80 to $1.50 per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBags and labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.40 to $0.75 per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.20 to $0.30 per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumables:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.05 to $0.10 per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup overhead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRent deposits and utility upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation and exhaust work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance, permits, registration, fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample roasting, QC, shrinkage, waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table shows startup CAPEX for roasting equipment plus excluded cash needs for launch runway and reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$1,128,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,278,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"70000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-high=\"90000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Coffee Roaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$75,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRoast capacity and automation level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Bean Storage Silos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStorage volume and handling setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"18000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"24000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging Machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePackaging speed and line complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-high=\"12000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Control Lab Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLab calibration and sample testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"27000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-high=\"35000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery Van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$30,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eFleet purchase and delivery range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"1000000\" data-base=\"1128000\" data-high=\"1300000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$1,128,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePayroll runway and launch cash needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges reflect researched planning assumptions; non-CAPEX cash includes runway and launch reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSpecialty Coffee Roasting Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCommercial Roaster And Installation Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoaster CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial roaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the whole startup budget. The source model uses a \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e unit across \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Quote it by \u003cstrong\u003ecapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebatch size\u003c\/strong\u003e, and controls, then split out \u003cstrong\u003enew vs. used\u003c\/strong\u003e, destoner, chaff collection, freight, commissioning, warranty, and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstall Add-Ons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation can add costs fast. Budget for \u003cstrong\u003egas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efire safety\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eemissions\u003c\/strong\u003e work, plus any permit or inspection fees tied to the site. Ask for a line-item quote for equipment, install labor, and code upgrades so the roaster price does not hide the real launch spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCut Quote Gaps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment if warranty and training matter more than price; use \u003cstrong\u003eused\u003c\/strong\u003e gear only when service history is clear and parts are easy to get. Get at least \u003cstrong\u003e2 quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e and compare the same scope. The biggest mistake is mixing the roaster price with facility work, which makes the budget look cheaper than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMonth 1 to 3 Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick check: if the quote shows only the \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e machine, it is incomplete. Ask for separate lines for \u003cstrong\u003efreight\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etraining\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus any site upgrades. That tells you what lands in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, what slips into \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and what can push to \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility Buildout And Ventilation Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roastery buildout is not one fixed number. The model carries \u003cstrong\u003e$3,500\u003c\/strong\u003e rent and \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities from Month 1, but the fit-out itself is \u003cstrong\u003equote required\u003c\/strong\u003e and may include leasehold improvements, gas lines, electrical upgrades, HVAC, exhaust stacks, fire safety, and emissions controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice this with vendor bids for power, gas, ventilation, suppression, and inspections. You need the space size, landlord scope, permit path, and local code requirements. One clean estimate usually needs several trades, not one quote. That’s the real gate before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLease scope drives the bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspections add time and cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode issues can force redesign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Control It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a space that already has food-use infrastructure, and keep the roaster close to existing gas and power. Get code review before signing. Don’t cut fire safety or emissions controls to save cash; that usually comes back as delays, rework, or failed inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse existing utility capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock scope before lease signing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget for change orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhy Costs Swing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation, landlord scope, and permitting can move this line a lot. If the site needs new gas, upgraded electrical capacity, or an afterburner, put that cash in pre-open funding, not in monthly rent. Same roaster, different city, very different bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePackaging And Production Support Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging and production support sits outside the primary roaster \u003cstrong\u003ecapital spending (CAPEX)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The source model includes a \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e packaging machine in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 to Month 4\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e green bean storage silos in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus bag sealers, label printers, scales, grinders, storage bins, moisture meters, sample roasting, and quality control tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to price it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild this line from quotes and unit counts. Price each tool by \u003cstrong\u003equantity × unit cost\u003c\/strong\u003e, then add the \u003cstrong\u003equality control lab equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e line with the amount still pending. Keep \u003cstrong\u003edurable equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e separate from \u003cstrong\u003econsumable packaging inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the budget shows what lasts across batches and what gets used up on each roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep costs clean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the launch-critical items, then add the rest only if they affect quality or throughput. The big trap is mixing bags, labels, and shipping materials into equipment CAPEX. Durable gear should cover the machine, silos, sealers, printers, scales, grinders, bins, handling tools, and meters; consumables should sit in inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCash timing matters. The packaging machine lands in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 to Month 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, while silos hit in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the spend is not all at once. \u003cstrong\u003eOne clean rule: buy equipment once, but stock packaging by launch volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the QC lab line open until the source quote arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eGreen Coffee And Packaging Inventory Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOpening Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening inventory is cash tied up before sales start. With \u003cstrong\u003e28,000 units\u003c\/strong\u003e planned in year one, material cost runs about \u003cstrong\u003e$1.50 to $2.75 per unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e$42,000 to $77,000\u003c\/strong\u003e if fully stocked at once. That is not the same as ongoing \u003cstrong\u003eCOGS\u003c\/strong\u003e; opening stock should cover the first lots and launch window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the estimate from five inputs: green beans \u003cstrong\u003e$0.80 to $1.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, bag and label \u003cstrong\u003e$0.40 to $0.75\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipping materials \u003cstrong\u003e$0.20 to $0.30\u003c\/strong\u003e, roasting consumables \u003cstrong\u003e$0.05 to $0.10\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fulfillment packaging \u003cstrong\u003e$0.05 to $0.10\u003c\/strong\u003e. Multiply quote-backed unit cost by units on hand, not full-year volume, for opening inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLean Ordering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this lean by ordering to real lot depth, not to hope. Use supplier \u003cstrong\u003eminimum order quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e only when they match the launch pace, and stage \u003cstrong\u003eimport timing\u003c\/strong\u003e so beans land before roast runs. Buffer stock should cover delays, damage, and slower wholesale turns, but excess green coffee still ties up cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this hides is working capital. If inbound beans take weeks and packaging comes in mixed lot sizes, cash gets trapped fast. Track each SKU by lot, keep a small safety stock, and avoid buying a full year of materials upfront unless sales are already committed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePermits Insurance And Launch Readiness Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a specialty coffee roaster, this budget covers \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness registration\u003c\/strong\u003e, local permits, food business rules, insurance, legal and accounting help, website, photography, sales collateral, and first wholesale outreach. The source model’s monthly base is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e accounting and legal, \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e website support, and \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e software, plus \u003cstrong\u003e60%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue for sales and marketing commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePermit Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume one permit path; rules change by \u003cstrong\u003estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecounty\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efacility\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esales channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Get written quotes and filing lists for your exact site, then add insurance terms, counsel hours, hosting months, software seats, and collateral scope. One clean rule: budget the fixed launch stack first, then layer commissions on top of Year 1 revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck local food rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote legal and insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap wholesale channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep branding and outreach lean: one website, one photo set, one sales packet, and a small software stack. Don’t cut \u003cstrong\u003einsurance\u003c\/strong\u003e or compliance to save money. The easiest savings come from scope control, not from skipping requirements. If a permit or label rule changes, re-quote before you file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePermit Risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a checklist for registration, food handling, and wholesale selling, then verify each item with the local authority. The big risk is assuming one filing covers every location and channel; it doesn’t. Budget for updates if the site, process, or customer mix changes after launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Specialty Coffee Roasting Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes. Equipment specs, code requirements, and working capital can move the total.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-ta\nble-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eCosts shift fast here because the roaster, storage, packaging, lab gear, inventory depth, and launch staffing scale differently. Lean trims buildout; Full adds automation and more working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full launch funding bands for a specialty coffee roastery.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower-cash start\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel-aligned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Start with one smaller roast line, a short SKU list, and limited inventory in shared or lower-buildout space.\"\u003eStart with one smaller roast line, a short SKU list, and limited inventory in shared or lower-buildout space.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Follow the model with the $75,000 roaster, $15,000 silos, $20,000 packaging machine, and 28,000 first-year units.\"\u003eFollow the model with the $75,000 roaster, $15,000 silos, $20,000 packaging machine, and 28,000 first-year units.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Build for faster scale with deeper inventory, more automation, stronger lab controls, and broader direct-to-consumer and wholesale support.\"\u003eBuild for faster scale with deeper inventory, more automation, stronger lab controls, and broader direct-to-consumer and wholesale support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use smaller or used equipment, basic packaging, and only the core blends and one or two add-ons.\"\u003eUse smaller or used equipment, basic packaging, and only the core blends and one or two add-ons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use dedicated roasting space, the core equipment set, $5,800 monthly overhead, and a balanced direct-to-consumer and wholesale launch.\"\u003eUse dedicated roasting space, the core equipment set, $5,800 monthly overhead, and a balanced direct-to-consumer and wholesale launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Add dedicated buildout, more packaging and quality control capacity, and extra working capital for wider SKU and channel coverage.\"\u003eAdd dedicated buildout, more packaging and quality control capacity, and extra working capital for wider SKU and channel coverage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Used roaster; shared space; limited inventory; basic lab gear; fewer launch SKUs\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed roaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshared space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic lab gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer launch SKUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Commercial roaster; storage silos; packaging machine; fixed overhead; launch inventory\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial roaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estorage silos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epackaging machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elaunch inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Automation; buildout; deeper inventory; stronger lab setup; channel launch support\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estronger lab setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echannel launch support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$850,000 - $1,000,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$850,000 - $1,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eTight budget\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1,100,000 - $1,250,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1,100,000 - $1,250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1,300,000 - $1,600,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1,300,000 - $1,600,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits founders testing demand with less cash and a narrower channel plan.\"\u003eFits founders testing demand with less cash and a narrower channel plan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits operators who want the source model's setup and a realistic first-year operating cushion.\"\u003eFits operators who want the source model's setup and a realistic first-year operating cushion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits teams that want to push volume faster and can fund more upfront cash.\"\u003eFits teams that want to push volume faster and can fund more upfront cash.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes. 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