I wonder is if the city of Seattle will let you even get a biz license for that place.

If you're serious about doing this,
I graduated from UW with a degree in Business Administration. I've made go-to market strategies for a few local start ups. I'd be happy to donate any knowledge or assistance.

I also currently work in online advertising for a major publisher so I have some decent insight into digital advertising.

If anyone is serious about this, I would love to help with my skills.
Painting
Some carpentry
Management
Some metal work
Basic labor
Some security
Tons of retail experience
Some landscaping

I don't mind scouring the net for research so someone chime in if they want to invest in business in the Burien area or close by.
I would really like to see this thing come to life in the Burien area. I believe that there are enough locals here to support the establishment.

What does it actually take to start a coffee shop?
Lease a space
Light renovation. ( could be as simple as a lick of paint and some wall art)
Coffee machine (big expense)
Tables and chairs
WiFI
cafe furniture
permits and licensing

Can some one fill in the things that I severely missed? Lets see how this can be done!

Here are a couple of prospective locations in the Burien area.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/off/4043706136.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/off/4077752183.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/off/4075835093.html

As far as a normal business is concern the City can NOT make the business owner forbid open carry.
As far as the pistol range is concerned, that will take a bit of tooth pulling but it is worth it.
How many cafes have a pistol range? A rifle range would be a bit harder. I am optimistic that pistol range can be done. I am 100% positive that a cafe with open carry can be done.

P.S. The city of Burien has not been annexed by the peoples republic of the city of Seattle. Burien is incorporated and has it's own Police and stuff.

Am truly liking this idea. Fresh made sammiches would be a tasty addition as well. First sandwich idea!
-"The Blackhawk!": Black forest ham and and turkey smothered in sherry cream sauce
http://lostrecipesfound.com/recipe/the- ... -sandwich/
-"The M-4": 4 meat combo, salami, roast beef, turkey, ham
-"The SCAR": salami, capicola, arugula, roast beef
-"The Springfield": free range chicken breast with spring mix
-"The CPL": capicola with provalone and lettuce
-"The Norinco": Bahn mi style sammich with either chinese duck or sausage
Okay Im god damn hungry now

On the topic of free stuff for LEO's, if I'm not mistaken, they cannot accept free stuff from commercial vendors, as it could be construed as a bribe. Can someone in LE speak on this? It's an ethics thing, "free stuff = preferential treatment".

It sounds like we have enough knowledge, skills, and resources on this forum to launch this. The only thing missing is an investor with the cash.

The guy wants to open a coffee shop, not buy/lease an old grocery store and run a gun range with crazy expensive insurance.

If this does happen and if needed my next door neighbor used to own 6 drive up coffee stands and made a shit load of money when she sold them. I am sure she could/would help out on some of the details of owning running one

I think that this is a great idea. And as much as every one loves thier coffee up here, i bet it would be a hit. I would no doubt help where i can.

Free equals no money........discount, double punch cards, or by one get one free is possible. please advise if there is anything that i can help with.

yup. Necro thread, but I was thinking about the idea last night. You could call the place Bombshell Bistro or something like that. The two LLs could be shaped to form the business end of a double barrel shotgun, but also doubled to form the sides of a corsett with the tips of the barrels doubling as boobs. The gals could wear daisy duke inspired outfits, maybe something similar to Shooters Grill out in CO: http://www.shootersgrillofrifle.com/. Something betweek that and Twin Peaks http://www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com/

You can also have cool signs up like "Shotguns - more than just for weddings" or something like that.

So what ever happened to the idea? Seems like it just fell off the radar.

If we're going to run a kitchen, I could cook (assuming it's in commuting distance).

In an indoor range, the cost of an air filtration / lead free system can be astronomical. Good idea but $$$$$$$

2nd A cafe.
I'd go.