UK COFFEE SHOP CONSULTING
Coffee Shop Feasibility Consultant (UK)
Quick answer
We run structured feasibility studies for UK coffee shops before you sign a lease. Concept, site, catchment, and margin are independently tested against a bottom-up cost model. Typical engagement: £2,500–£6,000, delivered in 2–3 weeks.
The most expensive mistake in UK coffee is signing a lease before running a feasibility study. Rent, dilapidations, and the wrong equipment class then define the P&L for the next 5–10 years. A feasibility study makes that decision on paper first.
Who this is for
What's included
Catchment & footfall analysis
Population, workday density, competitor pressure, and true footfall at trading hours.
Site quality assessment
Frontage, visibility, servicing, extraction, and legal risk (planning class, licences, dilapidations).
Concept fit test
Whether the concept, price point, and daypart focus match the actual catchment.
Bottom-up margin model
Realistic covers, ticket, wage cost, occupancy cost — with a stress-test scenario.
Go / no-go recommendation
A written recommendation with the conditions under which it changes.
Typical outcomes
- A single lease not signed on a site that would have lost money
- Better negotiating position on rent, rent-free periods, and dilapidations
- A cost model already 80% built when you commission the full business plan
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coffee shop feasibility study cost in the UK?
A full independent feasibility study for a UK coffee shop typically costs £2,500–£6,000.
How long does a feasibility study take?
2–3 weeks for a standard engagement. Faster where the site and concept are already defined.
What if the feasibility says 'no-go'?
That's the point of running one. A £3,000 no-go recommendation is the cheapest lease you'll ever not sign.
Can you run feasibility on an existing café acquisition?
Yes — acquisition feasibility looks at trading history, lease terms, staff liabilities, and the true refit cost.
New to the sector? Read the full how to open a coffee shop UK guide — the pillar walkthrough for first-time operators.
BOOK A CALL
Book a coffee shop feasibility consultant strategy call
30 minutes. No obligation. Come with a concept, lease, or set of numbers — leave with a clear next step.