Espresso Coffee Carts & Kiosks

This excellent resource can help you understand the distinction. In Carts and Kiosk Profitability, the author explains it well with the following:

“There is a lot more space to sell many additional items in a kiosk. For example, the owner has the space to expand into selling items like Italian style sandwiches which require a panini grill. If the menu is extended, it is necessary to have an adequate refrigerator case. Often, they are split in half to accommodate dry goods like cookies, muffins, and brownies; and a refrigerated side for bottled water, juices and sandwiches.”

Also: A kiosk can be designed to extend the beverage options beyond brewed coffee. An ice machine would be needed for smoothies and ice beverages. Burgess pointed out that a kiosk can even be designed with enough space to handle the storage and equipment necessary to accommodate a full service operation. They can even include fold out counter wings for additional work space - or for customers to use.

A cart, on the other hand, is more mobile. It is set on wheels and designed to be transported through doorways, buildings and elevators. It can be used during the week in an office building complex, and weekends at the local sports arena. Flexibility is key with carts.

Keep this in mind as you decide which type of service mechanism you place to work out of. You can configure either one through the “builder” tool we provide. It takes just 10 minutes. Give it a try!