For coffee shop business setup in Bangladesh, focus on permits, location, equipment, and a lean operating model that fits local demand from day one. Pick a high-visibility site near offices or universities with 10–12 hours of consistent footfall; validate demand by counting passersby in two peak windows for three weekdays and one weekend. Register as a proprietorship (fastest) with a TIN, secure a City Corporation/Municipality trade license, a fire safety license, and a health/food establishment permit; obtain a VAT BIN if you cross the NBR registration threshold. Open a business bank account and enable bKash/Nagad QR plus card POS. Source beans from reputable local roasters (e.g., North End, Kiva Han) or import via an IRC if you bring in equipment/green beans directly. Buy a 2-group espresso machine, 2 grinders, water filtration, and power backup; standardize recipes, calibrate daily, and target beverage cost under 25% with a tight 12–18 SKU menu. Hire and train baristas on extraction, milk texture, cleaning cycles, and waste control; implement simple SOPs, daily COGS tracking, and prep lists. List on Google Maps, Foodpanda, and Pathao Food; run launch offers for nearby offices. Monitor repeat rate, average ticket, and hourly throughput; iterate menu and staffing over time.
