BUSINESS COSTS
What does it really cost to start a business in the UK?
Start-up and running costs for popular small businesses, taken from published UK guides and linked to their sources. Each guide ends with a simulated first week, so you can see how fast the money moves.
How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in the UK?
Most published UK estimates put opening a café at roughly £20,000 to £100,000. A coffee cart or stand is cheaper, at roughly £7,500 to £30,000. Where you land depends mostly on rent, how much fit-out the unit needs and how much equipment you buy new.
Read the breakdown →How much does it cost to open a gym in the UK?
Sage puts the typical upfront cost of opening a gym in the UK at about £75,000 to £120,000. Equipment alone for around 20 members is roughly £40,000, before rent, insurance and marketing.
Read the breakdown →How much does it cost to start a food truck in the UK?
The biggest cost is the vehicle. A pre-owned van can be £1,000 to £25,000, plus £15,000 to £35,000 to convert it, while a new factory-fitted truck is £30,000 to £50,000 or more. A trailer is cheaper at about £5,000 to £15,000, or you can rent for around £800 to £1,500 a month.
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