Coffee Cart Blueprint: Building a Coffee Cart Business
This course provides a structured pathway for designing and building a compliant coffee cart. You’ll learn how to plan layouts, meet code requirements, and integrate plumbing, electrical, and equipment into a fully functional mobile coffee cart. Designed as a guided curriculum, the program equips new entrepreneurs with the technical knowledge and step-by-step process needed to bring a cart from concept to reality.
Access to the course is for 12 months.
Full curriculum with 10 modules covering every step of building a coffee cart.
Guidance on sourcing and setting up equipment.
Proven process to ensure compliance and efficiency from the start.
Who This Class is For
This course is designed for new entrepreneurs who want to build or have a cart built and need guidance on design, compliance, and setup. If you’re ready to understand how carts are constructed and ensure your build passes inspection — this program is for you.
FAQ: Does it also cover launching the cart?
Short Answer: Yes.
Who This Course is NOT For
This course focuses only on the design and build of coffee carts. If your goals are different, here’s where to look instead:
Launching and operating a cart → Coffee Cart Accelerator course
Trailer builds → Coffee Trailer Blueprint course
Running the numbers / full business plan → Profitable Coffee 101
Marketing, branding, and growth → Beansprouts
Weekly Meetings
- Weekly Virtual Meetings
- Wed 4p-5p MT
- All Meetings Recorded
- Office Hours
- Mon 3pm MT
- Thurs 4pm MT
12 Step Program
- Everything from registering your business to the Grand Opening.
- Chronological Chapters
- Homework Assignments
Equipment Discounts
Discounts with:
- Simple Carts
- La Marzocco
- Simonelli
- Astoria
Launch in 12 Weeks
- Floor Plans
- Spec Sheets
- How to Videos
- Navigate Health Department
- Select Equipment
- Prepare for Grand Opening
Lesson 1: Branding & Digital Footprint
- How to choose and secure a business name
- Essentials of a simple, effective website
- Which directories to list your business in
- Building a professional social media presence
Lesson 2: Business Registration & Legal Setup
- What is an LLC?
- What is the Difference between Business Entities
- What Type of Business is Right for You?
- Tax Strategy
- What Kind of Taxes do you Have to Pay?
- What Kind of Business Should You Open?
Lesson 3: Health Code & Fire Department Permit
The Health Code is the Gatekeeper. But they are much more than that. Believe it or not, they also protect your business by showing you follow proper health procedure, you also limit your liability against litigation.
- How to Locate Your Regulations
- How to Find Commissaries
- Commissaries Explained
- Commissaries For Free
- How to Pass Health Inspection
- What the Health Inspectors are Looking For
- How to Pass The Fire Department Inspection
Lesson 4: Standalone vs. Collapsible
Pros and cons of standalone carts
How to Videos & Material List for Building
Pros and cons of collapsible carts
- How to Videos & Material List for Building
Lesson 5: Floor Plans & Layouts
Health code requirements for layout
Common mistakes that fail inspections
- Floor plans & Blueprints
- Spec Sheets
- Plumbing Diagrams
- Electrical Diagrams
Lesson 6: Plumbing Systems
How to size fresh and grey water tanks
Pump options and pressure recommendations
Water Filters Explained
Required sinks and fixtures
Example plumbing diagrams
Plumbing Diagrams
Lesson 7: Electrical Systems
Panels, outlets, and circuits you’ll need
How to calculate wattage and select a generator
Tips for hiring and working with electricians
Example wiring diagrams
Lesson 8: Equipment for Mobile Coffee
- Top Espresso Machines for Coffee Cart + Wholesale Discounts
- Espresso Grinders explained + Recommendations
- Coffee Brewers Explained + Recommendations
- Blenders Explained + Recommendations
- Refrigerators Explained + Recommendations
- Generators Explained + Recommendations
- Matching Equipment to Workflow
Lesson 9: Menu & Pricing
Minimum menu for maximum profit
Menus that Make Money
Pricing strategies that reflect cart capacity
Balancing specialty drinks with efficiency
Real-world examples of cart menus
Lesson 10: Grand Opening & Operations
Hosting a soft launch and building early buzz
Effective grand opening strategies
Daily opening and closing checklists
Simple SOPs for consistent operations
2026 Course Cohort Schedule
8 Week Cohort Format [ 8 Weeks of Video Instruction & 1 Year of Live Q&A]
Cohort 1
- Start Date: January 7, 2026
- End Date: February 25, 2026
- Class Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28. February 4, 11, 18, 25
- Skip Dates: None
Cohort 2
- Start Date: March 4, 2026
- End Date: April 29, 2026
- Class Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25. April 8, 15, 22, 29
- Skip Dates: April 1 (Spring Break)
Cohort 3
- Start Date: May 6, 2026
- End Date: June 24, 2026
- Class Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27. June 3, 10, 17, 24
- Skip Dates: None
Cohort 4
- Start Date: July 1, 2026
- End Date: August 19, 2026
- Class Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. August 5, 12, 19
- Skip Dates: None
Cohort 5
- Start Date: August 26, 2026
- End Date: October 21, 2026
- Class Dates: August 26. September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. October 14, 21
- Skip Dates: October 7 ( Fall Break week)
Cohort 6
- Start Date: November 4, 2026
- End Date: December 23, 2026
- Class Dates: November 4, 11, 18. December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Skip Dates: November 25 (Thanksgiving)
Tuition
$2400
Why This Course Works
This program combines years of real-world cart builds with proven systems for compliance and workflow. It simplifies the technical side of cart construction, helping new entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and get their carts approved faster.
- Weekly Meetings
- Launch a Profitable Coffee Cart Business as fast as 12 weeks
- Step by Step Guidance
- Streamlined Process
- Instructions to help Delegate Task