Free Resources
Tools and templates to help you plan, launch, and grow your coffee shop.
These resources are completely free — no email required. We built them because we believe every aspiring coffee shop owner deserves access to professional planning tools, not just the people who can afford a consultant.
Startup Cost Checklist
A category-by-category budget planner covering build-out, equipment, permits, inventory, furniture, professional services, and working capital. Includes typical price ranges and space for your own estimates.
Download PDF →Business Plan Template
A fill-in-the-blank framework covering executive summary, market analysis, concept & menu, operations, financial projections, and funding request. Designed to match what lenders actually look for.
Download PDF →Location Evaluation Scorecard
Rate potential locations across 10 weighted factors including foot traffic, demographics, competition, visibility, and lease terms. Includes a red flag checklist and foot traffic observation log.
Download PDF →Equipment Checklist
Every piece of equipment you need, organized into 8 categories: espresso & brewing, refrigeration, food service, technology, cleaning, smallwares, disposables, and furniture. With budget ranges for each item.
Download PDF →First 90 Days Action Plan
A week-by-week roadmap for the most critical period after opening. Covers soft launch preparation, building regulars, analyzing data, optimizing operations, and growing community. Includes a KPI tracking table.
Download PDF →Ready to Validate Your Concept?
These free tools are a great start. The Reality Check takes it further — a structured 5-day course that tells you, with data, whether your coffee shop concept will actually work. $97, credited toward the Accelerator.
Learn About the Reality Check →