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Planning and designing your coffee shop is the fun part. The not-so-fun but crucial part of launching your business is the legal stuff. If you hope to keep your doors open, you will need to abide by local regulations and obtain the appropriate licenses and permits.

Regulations will largely vary from city to city, state to state. However, there are some general requirements that virtually all coffee shops will need to meet regardless of where they're located.

It's important to remember that your shop's equipment will be the lifeblood of your business. If you can't make a decent cup of coffee, customers won't even think about coming back.

With that in mind, let's take a more in-depth look at the equipment you'll need as well as other supplies.

A rich-aroma syrup with a delicate taste that is suitable for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Syrup can also be used to soak cake, or add flavor to tea or coffee. All you need is fresh linden flowers and a little magic.

Location, location, location. Just as in real estate, location is the most important thing when opening a business. Your marketing plan and branding may be on point. You may make the best cup of coffee in town. But if your location is bad, your shop will struggle to keep its doors open.

It's time to put your math skills to work. If you want to keep your coffee shop's doors open, you need to turn a profit. That means creating budget and a list of coffee shop expenses.

Imagine getting into your car, pulling out of the driveway and heading out on the road with no destination. You may hit a few dead ends along the way. You may get lost. You may find yourself in place you didn't want to be.

This is exactly what happens if you try to start a business without a plan.

Chefs wear uniforms just like any other professional, but instead of trying to impress clients, their uniform's goal is practicality and sanitation.

Those who are new to the industry may not know how to choose chef clothing, or which items are needed. To complicate matters even more, you'll find that chefs wear a combination of fabric and disposable items.

Our handy guide will help you choose the best chef clothing and accessories for the job.

Every bar needs professional cocktail tools to serve drinks exactly how patrons want them. From mixers to tongs, strainers and muddlers, there are quite a few cocktail tools and equipment that every bar should have on hand.

Starting up your own restaurant or kitchen can be difficult. There's a lot of items you'll need to have on hand. The issue is that many first-time owners don't know what is available to them. Commercial kitchens are teeming with new pieces of equipment.

And one of the most important pieces of equipment is a commercial scale.

No matter what type of cuisine your restaurant serves, bread is sure to be on the menu somewhere. Bread makes for a cheap and simple appetizer, whether served on its own, with fresh olive oil, or stuffed with cheese.