Food and Beverage — page 3

Hospitality-minded operators with capital who can pick a great location and grind through long hours and thin margins

Startup cost

$90,000 – $450,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $14,000 / mo

First income

8 to 18 months

Skilled butchers or experienced food retailers who can sell the whole animal and manage perishable inventory and strict food-safety rules

Startup cost

$90,000 – $500,000

Monthly earnings

$4,000 – $18,000 / mo

First income

6 to 14 months

Experienced brewers or hospitality operators with serious capital who understand regulated, low-margin production and a multi-year ramp

Startup cost

$250,000 – $1,500,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $20,000 / mo

First income

12 to 24 months

People with significant capital, patience for a multi-year cash cycle, and a genuine love of winemaking and hospitality

Startup cost

$250,000 – $2,500,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $35,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 years

People with deep capital, regulatory patience, and a plan to sell unaged spirits and tasting room visits while aged products mature

Startup cost

$300,000 – $3,000,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $30,000 / mo

First income

1 to 4 years