Starting size on low budget.

[GCRoaster]

Looking to start a micro roasting business and was wanting opinions of the smallest size facility a roaster could start in with a low budget. (Sq ft) Of course, there will need to be enough room for the minimums...storage, roaster...what else. What would be the smallest facility you could start in? Thx --- Rick

 

[Musicphan]

I have 1200 square feet and it seems about the right size with a touch of room to grow. I could certainly squeeze into a small space - maybe 800 sq feet but man I don't think I would want to. Green Storage, roaster, tables for packaging, brewers, sinks, bathroom, office space... it all adds up fast! Im really glad I made a dedicated cupping table and allocated space. I cup WAY more than I ever thought I would.

Just for reference... I'm a few months into business, wholesale focused and operating out of a shared industrial space (small bays). One thing I ran into in my town.. is that most nice clean industrial spaces didn't get much less than a 1000 sq ft. Certainly you can find some oddball spaces but you have to consider the amount of capital you will spend getting the spot up and running (exhaust / plumbing / electrical / AC)...

 

[GCRoaster]

Thanks for the reply. This information will help during my ongoing search.