Hi,

I'm planning to open a cyber cafe by next year or probbly this year. i need someone that have more experience and have knowledge how to do it and can give me some advised how do i start it. I do some research on the internet and ask people around, to open a cyber cafe have a huge risk and need some huge capital so start up. Its kinda scared me but i still wanna do it and open my own business.

1)The first things i wanna know is how much fund i need to start a good cyber cafe?
2)What are the risk of opening this cyber cafe
3)Idea to attract costumer to your cybercafe - i have some idea how to make my cyber cafe well known among the local in my place but i wanna hear some more from others
4)How many PC(minimum) needed so your business can maintain its business

the rest of problem will discuss out through this forum.

Are cyber cafes still popular these days?
I actually haven't been to one since many years back, so I don't know what's the latest situation of this industry.
Is it still a viable business?

In my place east malaysia Kota Kinabalu, i seen few cyber cafe running 24 hour without problem. so i think there should be no problem if i want the cyber cafe operate for 24 hrs

yes, cyber cafe still popular this day. i seen one cyber cafe in my place almost everyday full with customer untill they have to open 3 branch separately. The things is how u attract the customer and how you manage the cyber and make it better cyber.

Cybercafes are still popular, but the important thing is LOCATION.

Things that attract cc players (according to my friends and customers, many still go to cc these days)

i) Internet speed
ii) Chair design
iii) Well-lit
iv) MECHANICAL KEYBOARD (i cannot stress this enough, i'm in this field well enough to know that cc's that don't use mechanical keyboards will slowly lose to cc's that do) - on a side note save my contact I should be able to supply your cc with mech next time
v) games available is not really too important.. just make sure have the mainstream competitive ones
vi) membership system (card, username, etc.) in KL it's popular to buy membership and get 3 hours for RM4/5 depending on which PC
vii) VIP and normal zone (VIP zone using better peripherals, nicer screen)


Other things:

1) Risk:
i) franchise cc opening up in your area, like Orange, will suck normal cc business.
ii) i dunno about gang activity in your area, here is safe
iii) staff steal your things

actually that's all i can think of, don't really need to worry much about pc component dying.. they're reliable these days

2) fund i dunno, need check with other threads in this subforum, got many cc owners here

3) 40 PC's is a good start. Still depends on how many sqft your place is.


Running 24 hours is always a great idea, because rental runs 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Average wage for franchie cc staff in Klang Valey is RM4.50~5.50 per hour. RM8/hour for cleaners. Basic 1.7k for cc assistant manager (minimum diploma or degree holder)

u can save cost buy using thin client

Original Licensed for Windows/Softwares & Games are a must.

sure if it's a pc bang like in korea where you can play all games for free with high setting no lag

Thanks for your advice i will write it down into my plan.
i already to calculate the cost for opening cyber cafe with 50 Pc total all sum up to Rm250k(i'm not sure i calculate it right or not, i will put the detail here later as i didnt bring my planning book with me nw)this is just for opening the cyber.
and for the operational cost can reach up to Rm16.5k Per month.

Regarding the risk, that what i'm worried about but i will choose the location wisely, i have some locations in my mind where i wanna open it but i have to check the probability of my customer coming to my CC and do some research in the area.

I'm planning to hire 3 staff only to take care the CC with 12hour working hour and i have some friend i can trust willing to take care the CC.

i already put the cost into my opening plan

What is thin client? i decided to give the best service to my customers as one off attraction for my CC

My area at sitiawan perak just open a new cyber cafe 2 month back

Saw the banner in front the shop

RM1/ hour .

If Join their member . When you TOP up RM1, you get extra RM1.20 credit

Wondering how they make money and how Long needed to break even

Where u want to open?
Maybe i can help u

i wanna open it at my place east malaysia here, in kota kinabalu area.

Here some costing i make myself, i still quite not sure if i do correct or not

For cyber opening:-
1)Shop rental - RM5000
2)Rental Deposit - RM15,000
3)PC x 50 (RM2500/pc) - RM125,000
4)Furniture RM400/set x 50 set - RM20,000
5)Smart timing system -RM5000
6)Renovation - RM25,000 minimum (mybe not needed)
7)Aircond installation - RM8000
8)Gaming & windows license (RM300/license & Windows) - RM15,000
9)Others (refrigerator, food rack,etc..) - Rm2000
TOTAL = RM220,000

Have you actually asked for quotation from the suppliers?

IMO 8k air-cond ain't enough for 50 seats. 20k furniture ain't enough for 50 sets. The chair alone could cost RM400/pc.

You've heard of cat5e? Renovation ain't gonna be 25k with that included.

No plans for insurance? What if 4am, 1 gang came & ransack all your hardwares?

Your right about the insurance, i miss it out. I have not ask any supplier yet but i alrdy ask few people with CC experience. I went to cyber in my place also and do some observation, this is where i get roughly for air cond Rm8000. As for Renovation, i take the most basic one to do the renovation. For furniture one,i can revised tht one, as what i know a set of table and chair can be up to Rm300/set.

how many partner do u have? this important for budget
if can open 2 shoplot with 80pc to 100pc
rm3k with 27inci monitor per pc
cat6 cable rm100++ per pc
table and chair rm400 perseat
2 server with software rm20k or 1 server also ok
china pro switch rm8k or normal switch gigabyte rm4k

rental deposit+renovation+aircon = rm80k to rm100k (just a normal interior)

gaming license no more liao (is free)
window license up to u
state license try apply if cannot just monthly $
P***s and gangster every monthy hundred buck

This post has been edited by cloudwai: May 1 2017, 03:08 AM

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Hi bro,

Are you still looking forward to open a cyber cafe? I can actually help you in few ways as I'm currently in this industry and my profession is to help out those who want to set up a new cyber cafe/internet cafe, or the latest Esport Arena.

I'm able able to help out in quite a wide range, from accessories such as mouse, keyboard, headset, PC, monitor, to even furniture like desk and chairs and even the whole concept and renovation. And most important is the event & tournament is a trend today, i can manage to provide as well. And with all this things, it will be unique yet affordable for you.

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This post has been edited by jay.wong37: Aug 9 2017, 12:11 PM


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Nice setup.