u should worry your operating time...as far as i know..there is NO 24hours cc...u need to give kopi money to polis,dbkl etc...

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?

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)

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

u can save cost buy using thin client

Where u want to open?
Maybe i can help u

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?