Quick rule of thumb
- 1 group: kiosk or small café under ~80 cups/day.
- 2 groups: most mid-size cafés at 100–250 cups/day.
- 3 groups: high throughput or overlapping barista shifts.
Factor in barista count
Three groups with one barista means idle heads. Plan equipment with labour roster, not in isolation.
Power and footprint
Each extra group raises heat load and power draw and needs drainage and ventilation. Measure the counter before you order.
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