Startup Costs. The type of location and whether a coffee shop is independent or financed are both major determinants of startup costs. A coffee cart can cost $20,000 to $25,000 to start up while a kiosk may cost $25,000 to $75,000.Drive-through locations are typically $80,000 to $200,000, although smaller units can be less expensive.it-down locations typically cost between $200,000 and $375,000 to set up, according to the Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup. Based on information from Entrepreneur, a franchised sit-down shop can cost up to $673,700 to launch.