How to Open a Tea Room
Decide what type of tea room you'd like to open., Look at existing tea rooms to find out which concepts attract customers, what the general pricing is, and how they market themselves to the general public. , Construct a sound business plan and have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what type of tea room you'd like to open.
Besides the classic Victorian-style tearoom that serves English tea and sweets, you can consider zen-oriented tea rooms and Chinese tea rooms that serve Chinese tea, modern tea rooms that serve blended and organic tea, and even tea rooms combined with a bakery or juice bar. -
Step 2: Look at existing tea rooms to find out which concepts attract customers
, Always include the costs of your tea room venue.
Whether you buy or rent real estate, your venue will account for a significant portion of your costs.
Estimate the costs of furniture for your customers, as well as preparation and serving equipment.
Find suppliers who are local to you and offer supplies at a reasonable price.
Research which licenses and permits you need to open a tea room in your chosen area.
Calculate how much you will need to pay employees, accountants, and other supporting staff.
Reserve a portion of your budget for marketing and advertising, as this is key to making your tea room more visible to customers. , Unless you have the money yourself, you will need to get a loan from the bank, or have investors put up the funding you need for your tea room. , You can either open a tea room at a new location, or buy an existing tea room.
Whatever you choose, make sure you have enough traffic to attract customers. , Make sure to give it a unique but pleasant style that will set it apart while still inviting customers in. , Remember to make up a menu that offers something to please both conservative and adventurous palates in order to maximize your customer base. , The success of your tea room will depend in large part on how your staff treats customers, as well as how proficient they are at preparing tea, so make sure to hire people who are polite, friendly, and efficient. ,,, Hand out free samples in front of your tea room to attract new customers and introduce them to your business. -
Step 3: what the general pricing is
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Step 4: and how they market themselves to the general public.
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Step 5: Construct a sound business plan and have a professional accountant evaluate it for you.
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Step 6: Get the capital you need to open a tea room.
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Step 7: Choose the venue for your tea room.
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Step 8: Buy your equipment and furniture and furnish your tea room.
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Step 9: Decide on your menu.
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Step 10: Interview and hire your employees.
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Step 11: Buy your supplies
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Step 12: such as teapots
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Step 13: cups and saucers
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Step 14: hot water boiler
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Step 15: spoons
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Step 16: infusers
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Step 17: and of course a variety of teas.
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Step 18: Advertise your tea room in local publications
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Step 19: on flyers
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Step 20: and on the local radio.
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Step 21: Open your tea room for business.
Detailed Guide
Besides the classic Victorian-style tearoom that serves English tea and sweets, you can consider zen-oriented tea rooms and Chinese tea rooms that serve Chinese tea, modern tea rooms that serve blended and organic tea, and even tea rooms combined with a bakery or juice bar.
, Always include the costs of your tea room venue.
Whether you buy or rent real estate, your venue will account for a significant portion of your costs.
Estimate the costs of furniture for your customers, as well as preparation and serving equipment.
Find suppliers who are local to you and offer supplies at a reasonable price.
Research which licenses and permits you need to open a tea room in your chosen area.
Calculate how much you will need to pay employees, accountants, and other supporting staff.
Reserve a portion of your budget for marketing and advertising, as this is key to making your tea room more visible to customers. , Unless you have the money yourself, you will need to get a loan from the bank, or have investors put up the funding you need for your tea room. , You can either open a tea room at a new location, or buy an existing tea room.
Whatever you choose, make sure you have enough traffic to attract customers. , Make sure to give it a unique but pleasant style that will set it apart while still inviting customers in. , Remember to make up a menu that offers something to please both conservative and adventurous palates in order to maximize your customer base. , The success of your tea room will depend in large part on how your staff treats customers, as well as how proficient they are at preparing tea, so make sure to hire people who are polite, friendly, and efficient. ,,, Hand out free samples in front of your tea room to attract new customers and introduce them to your business.
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