The Economics of Owning a Cafe in Australia

The real economics of owning a cafe in Australia in 2026: roughly 11 cents of every sales dollar is left before the owner gets paid. This video breaks down the full cost structure of running a cafe in Australia using ATO small business benchmarks, ABS business survival data, 2026 closure rates and current Fair Work wage rates, so you can see exactly where the money goes between the coffee machine and the bank account. Chapters: 0:00 Why owning a cafe looks profitable from the outside 0:57 Coffee prices and where the money in a flat white goes 1:30 ATO cafe benchmarks: cost of sales, labour and rent 2:34 Fixed costs and the daily break-even point 3:01 What a cafe owner actually earns per hour 3:52 Cost to open or buy a cafe in Australia 4:38 Award wage rises, super and rent increases in 2026 5:56 Cafe closure rates and insolvency numbers 7:48 Three questions to ask before buying any business Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on money psychology, mindset, wealth habits, and financial minimalism and subscribe if you want to keep rewiring how you think about money. Money Psychology → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN66gMJbnUcA Money Mindset → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo1A8amxkcQ Money Habits → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz-j5c1YKK0 Stealth Wealth → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdyBYeaUYlsg Classic Wealth Books → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIr4oHgSND94 How to Get Rich → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbFi5lqftlNI Spend Less, Want Less, Feel Richer → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvzXIM6rxU8 Legal Disclaimer: General information only. This is not financial, tax, legal or business advice and does not consider your objectives, situation or needs. It is not a recommendation to start, buy or sell any business or investment. Figures are accurate at the time of recording and may change. Always speak with a licensed financial adviser, accountant or legal professional before making financial decisions. 💬 Creator’s Note: Each video on this channel takes a lot of time to write, narrate, and animate with care. Yes, I use AI tools to help with voiceovers and visuals, but every message, script, and idea is crafted with intention and love, so you can understand money clearly and feel empowered to change your life. Thank you for being part of this project. 💛 #smallbusinessaustralia #cafebusinessaustralia #australianeconomy