Seattle gave birth to the current coffee house culture that has taken over the globe. But with an estimated 424 Starbucks locations and 694 independent coffee shops to it can be hard to make a new establishment stand out against the competition and not turn into a replica of sitcom set. Try out some of these ideas for a new Seattle cafe for sale to tap into coffee house culture while still being unique and fresh:
1. Costume Café
There is a trend in Japan of cafes which have servers in costumes or ‘cosplay’ serving customers, and sometimes offering themed food. The most famous locations in Japan include servers dressed as maids, schoolgirls, or butlers amongst other themes. It is a quirky and fun idea to adapt for the West.
2. Pop Culture
The costume café idea plays on our love of pop culture, and a Western café can do the same thing. It is slightly more risky given copyright issues and how quickly pop culture trends come and go, but it can still be a profitable idea.
3. Play Café
There is also an emerging trend of play cafes which offer toys and games in addition to drinks and snacks. Bricks N Cubes, a Lego themed café, is a good example. This type of location offers a place for children to play while their parents enjoy a pick-me-up and a chance for adults to get back in touch with their inner child.
4. Reading Rooms
Book enthusiasts love the combination of coffee and reading, but you can’t take drinks into the library for obvious reasons. Opening a reading room with a wide selection of books and comfortable chairs will be a heaven for book lovers.
Innovative ideas such as these can turn yet another coffee shop into a hit location. Call a retail broker today to find out where you can find a café for sale in Seattle and get started.
