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How to run a successful coffee shop that lasts

Why most cafés fail within two years and the fundamentals that help a coffee shop survive long term

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Andy Anderson
Sep 06, 2025
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Most coffee shops launch with excitement and disappear within two years. The pattern is common worldwide. And, as a resident of more than 7 years, especially in Dubai.

The difference between failure and survival lies in whether the café was built on short-term hype or long-term fundamentals. Here are the core reasons most coffee shops fail, and the stra…

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