What investment is required to start?
The estimated starting investment for a single fully automated Scanomat beverage point is approximately $60,000 USD, covering the machine, installation, initial consumables and business setup. Contact us for a tailored projection.
Lease or purchase - which model is better for my business?
Leasing means a low starting investment, a fast start and financial flexibility. It is a good choice for a new business or a test phase. The trade-off: the monthly payment stays a permanent operating cost, and the total can be higher over a long horizon.
Purchasing turns the system into an asset of your business. There is no monthly lease payment, you keep full control, operating costs are easier to forecast, and the long-term return potential is higher. It suits businesses oriented towards long-term development.
The choice between leasing and buying is not purely financial. It depends on your business goals and your growth strategy.
How do I work out when my investment becomes profitable?
There is no universal answer to this question. Payback depends not only on how much you sell, but on the whole business model: your selling price, product cost, location, rent, staff cost and operational efficiency all move the number. Use the calculator above to model your own case. What decides success is not how many coffees you sell, but how much real profit each sale leaves you.
I want to start a coffee business. What should I know before the first step?
Starting a coffee business is not the same as buying a machine. Success is decided by proper planning, a financial model and a realistic assessment of the business. Budget for the full investment, rent, raw material cost, technical service and day-to-day operating costs, and keep expectations grounded. A coffee business starts with a properly planned business model, not with equipment.
Why do coffee businesses stop growing?
Rarely because of the coffee itself. Growth usually stalls on badly built operations, costs that were never budgeted for and a guest experience nobody looks after: competing on price alone, low-grade raw material, quality that swings day to day, the wrong location and real costs that were miscalculated. A successful coffee business is created not only by good coffee, but by a correctly assembled system.
How many cups per day can a TopBrewer serve?
The TopBrewer Pro handles 400+ cups per day, ideal for high-traffic locations. The Compact model serves up to 150 cups per day for smaller venues such as executive lounges or boutique offices.
What training and support do you provide?
We provide full on-site installation, staff training, a preventative maintenance schedule and priority technical support. CoffeeCloud remote monitoring allows us to detect and resolve issues proactively, often before you notice them.
What beverages can TopBrewer serve beyond espresso?
TopBrewer serves the full barista menu: espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, hot chocolate and hot water. Paired with TopWater and TopJuicer, the system can also dispense chilled still water, sparkling water and up to 3 fresh juice varieties.
