Opening a café with a plan
Opening a Café – with the Right Plan
From the idea to your own coffee business: we create your bankable business plan with concept, location, calculation, and financing from a single source.
14 days
to the draft
€0
with an approved AVGS voucher
4.9
on Google
Since 2018
Experience
- Café concept & location soundly planned
- Realistic calculation (cost of goods, margin)
- AVGS coaching: with an approved voucher and no personal contribution or from €3,000
- Free & non-binding
- Reply within 24 hours
- No obligation
Qualifications & experience
Your project in experienced hands.
Our credentials and track record at a glance.
4.88 / 5
92 reviews on ProvenExpert
As of September 2026
750+
business plans written
Since 2018
Registration
BAFA register of consultants
Pavel Deuble, management consultant
Consultant ID 191790
What does this mean for you?
Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA). Pavel Deuble, consultant ID 191790. Your BAFA-funded consulting must be provided by a listed consultant.
Provider approval
AZAV-approved provider
UW Unternehmensweg GmbH, our sister company
AZAV provider approval Z-000392-2
What does this mean for you?
AVGS programs may only be delivered by approved providers. Our sister company UW Unternehmensweg GmbH, Leverkusen, takes care of this.
Our service
KfW financing support
We put together the documents for your loan application, which your house bank forwards to KfW, and prepare you for the bank meeting.
In practice: Since 2018 we have written more than 750 business plans. 99% of the start-up grant (Gründungszuschuss) applications we supported were approved (internally documented). The start-up grant is a discretionary benefit under § 93 SGB III; the Employment Agency decides on approval.
Track record & funding notes
Listed in the BAFA register of consultants; AVGS programs through the AZAV-certified provider UW Unternehmensweg GmbH
4.88 out of 5 on ProvenExpert
Based on 92 reviews on ProvenExpert (as of October 2026).
Why a Business Plan for a Café?
A café depends on location, concept, and repeat visits, but often fails because of thin margins and underestimated fixed costs. A well-thought-out business plan realistically calculates foot traffic, average ticket, and cost of goods, and shows the bank that the concept works even with short opening hours.
What Belongs in the Business Plan for a Café
We sharpen the café-specific points:
- Concept and positioning (e.g., specialty coffee, breakfast, to-go)
- Location, foot traffic, and competition
- Calculation: average ticket, cost of goods, margin
- Investment (portafilter machine, furnishings, renovation)
- Fixed costs, opening hours, and utilization
- Planning of revenue and liquidity
Funding & Costs
A professional business plan normally costs from €3,000. With an Activation and Placement Voucher (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, AVGS) from the Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit), the consulting is 100% free of charge for you after written approval; through BAFA funding you save 50% to 80% depending on your company’s location. For investments, we combine the plan with a KfW start-up loan on request.
We create your bankable business plan in around 14 days, take care of the expert opinion (fachkundige Stellungnahme) on request, and accompany you all the way to the meeting with the bank or authority.
Personal Consulting, No Call Center
You have a dedicated contact person who knows your project and accompanies you from the first idea to implementation. On an equal footing, transparent, and tailored to your situation.
- A dedicated consultant instead of changing case handlers
- Bank-tested documents that meet funding requirements
- Support all the way to the meeting with the bank or authority
Profile & Suitability at a Glance
€30,000–120,000 (portafilter machine, furnishings, renovation)
From opening; after renovation ~1–3 months
Owner profit ~€20,000–60,000/year
Medium to high
No requirement; instruction under the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) required
Business registration + IfSG instruction; restaurant license only if alcohol is served
Yes, preparation & business plan
Partly, regular customers
6 / 10
A lower entry barrier than a restaurant and loyal regular customers, but thin margins per cup and short peak times. Location and average ticket are decisive.
Earnings – example calculation
Example: 120 guests/day × €6.50 × 26 days = ~€20,300/month revenue − ~€16,500 costs (cost of goods, staff, rent) = around €3,800/month surplus.
Pros
- Lower investment than a restaurant
- Loyal regular customers
- Flexible concepts (to-go, breakfast)
Things to consider
- Thin margin per sale
- Heavily dependent on foot traffic
- Revenue concentrated in peak times
All figures are guideline values for orientation, not a guarantee; actual numbers depend heavily on location, concept, and size. As of June 2026.
Official Sources, Information Sheets & Flyers
The authoritative primary sources to read up on: information sheets and program pages of the responsible funding bodies, as well as the relevant legal texts.
KfW – The business plan as a basis (start-up & succession) Information page · KfW – orientation on business plans & development loans IHK – Business plan guide Information page · IHKExternal links to official bodies, checked on June 19, 2026. Content and terms may change; the source itself is always authoritative.
Video testimonials
First-Hand Experiences
See how founders experienced the path to funded self-employment, with real names and verifiable on request.
4.9 / 5 · 65 Google reviews
In 30 minutes we answer all your questions, free of charge and without obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Opening a Café
What does a business plan for opening a café cost?
Normally from €3,000. With an AVGS voucher the consulting is 100% funded after written approval, otherwise through BAFA funding 50% to 80% depending on your company’s location. With funding approved in writing, your café business plan is often free of charge.
Is a café with short opening hours worthwhile?
That depends on location, concept, and calculation. That is exactly why we calculate foot traffic, average ticket, and fixed costs carefully. This way you and the bank can see early on whether the project is viable.
How quickly will I have the plan?
Usually within 14 days of receiving your key data, ready for the bank meeting or the start-up grant application.
Open Your Café with a Plan
In the free initial consultation we discuss your café concept and the financing.