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Café Startup Equipment Checklist: What You Do (& Don’t) Need!

Café Startup Equipment

• Food and drink preparation

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• Drip coffeemakers

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• Coffee presses

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• A high-quality espresso machine

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• Industrial coffee grinders

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• A water filtration system

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• Food preparation tables

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• Food storage bins, bottles, and pumps

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• Commercial blenders

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• Ovens/toasters/grills

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• An ice maker

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• Software

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• A robust security system

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• A POS system

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• Employee management/scheduling software

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• Payroll/accounting software

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• Storage and refrigeration

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• Industrial refrigerators

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• A large freezer (walk-in for larger businesses)

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• Insulated containers for cream and milk

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• Industrial shelving for dry storage

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• Food storage containers for opened ingredients

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• Industrial plastic wrap

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• Consumable Goods

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• Napkins

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• Insulated paper cups and lids

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• Cardboard sleeves

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• Plastic cups and lids

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• Paper towels

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• Straws

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• Paper/cardboard plates

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• Dishes and flatware 

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• Plates

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• Mugs

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• Cups and drinking glasses

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• Spoons, knives, and forks

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• Drink preparation utensils 

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• Cleanup and maintenance

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• A 3-compartment sink for rinsing, washing, and sanitizing dishes

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• Mop and dedicated mop closet/sink

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• Rags and industrial cleaning spray

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• Dishwasher

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• Bus trays for dirty dishes

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• Trash cans and bags

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• Dumpster/trash compactor

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• Furniture and decor

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• Tables and chairs

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• Counters/bar seating

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• Outdoor furniture and umbrellas

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• Food prep/work counters

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• Display/storage cases

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• Overhead menus

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• In-store menus and displays

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• Interior/exterior lighting

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• Wall art, framed photos/posters, etc.

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• Audio systems

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