Sit-down or drive-through? Franchise or independent? Here's a breakdown of the costs and considerations of running your coffee shop and where to start.

Like with any other business, running your own coffee shop involves several costs – from equipment and utilities to marketing and taxes. These are the key costs you’ll need to consider.

People told Desiree Kintyhtt that her plan to open a design business and coffee shop in this northeastern North Dakota town would fail. But Kintyhtt, along with her pastry chef daughter, knew better.