Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
6 days agoStronghold Launches Global Sales of Compact S2 Roaster
Stronghold launched the S2 roaster, designed for small-scale roasting with advanced control features for cafes and home use.
Opening or operating a café involves countless financial decisions, with equipment acquisition representing one of the largest capital challenges. Commercial espresso machines, grinders, refrigeration, and other essential equipment easily total £30,000-50,000 for basic setups, whilst premium installations can exceed £100,000. This capital requirement forces difficult choices-purchase outright, draining working capital, finance through loans, increasing debt burdens, or pursue coffee machine rental and equipment leasing arrangements, preserving cash whilst accessing necessary equipment.