The following espresso bean calculations are base on an average cost per pound of $6.50. Milk cost $2.25 per gallon. 90% of all drinks sold in the U.S. are milk-based drinks (i.e. , cappuccino , latte , mocha). In the North West "Coffee Mecca" the average drink size is 16oz. for both hot and blended drinks. Add an additional 8-10 cents to food cost for paper/plastic cups and lids.
- 2 oz. Espresso Double Shot--Food Cost $.04--Average Sell $1.25--Margin $1.21
- 8 oz. Cappuccino--Food Cost $.14--Average Sell $2.25--Margin $2.11
- 12 oz. Latte--Food Cost $.20--Average Sell $2.75--Margin $2.55
- 16 oz. Mocha--Food Cost $.43--Average Sell $3.00--Margin $2.57
- 20 oz. Latte Double Shot--Food Cost $.53--Average Sell $3.50--Margin $2.97
The following projections are based on:
Average Food Cost per Drink---------------$.32
Average Retail Price per Drink------------$3.00
AVERAGE PROFIT per DRINK------------$2.68
- Drinks Sold/Day-25 each--Cost $8.00--Daily Retail $75.00--Monthly Retail $2,250.00--Monthly Profit $2,010.00--Yearly Profit $24,120.00
- 50 Sold/Day--Cost $16.00--Daily Retail $150.00--Monthly Retail $4,500.00--Monthly Profit $4,020.00--Yearly Profit $48,240
- 100 Sold/Day--Cost $32.00--Daily Retail $300.00--Monthly Retail $9,000.00--Monthly Profit $8,040.00--Yearly Profit $96,480.00
- 200 Sold/Day--Cost $64.00--Daily Retail $600.00--Monthly Retail $18,000.00--Monthly Profit $16,080.00--Yearly Profit $192,960.00
- 300 Sold/Day--Cost $96.00--Daily Retail $900.00--Monthly Retail $27,000.00--Monthly Profit $24,120.00--Yearly Profit $289,440.00
Successful operations (high traffic locations) have reached sales of 1,000+ drinks per day. Generally , 25% of potential traffic will purchase an espresso drink if marketed correctly , (i.e , good quality drinks and a knowledgeable staff).
