Starting up any sort of business can be expensive. Businesses which require inventory and equipment, though, can be extra costly and bakeries are no exception. If you’re working on starting up a bakery and looking for ways to save on startup costs, you’ve come to the right place.
Here are three things you can do to help you save money while getting started on your startup bakery:
First, decide where you want to open for business. Do you plan on opening in the heart of town? Would you prefer to sell online? Are you hoping to find retailers to sell your products to who will then sell directly to their consumers? Where you open for business will affect how much you spend on getting started. Instead of that expensive shop in the center of downtown, consider a shop in a less expensive, but still popular and busy place.
Second, decide what kind of bakery you want to open. What will you be serving? Will you focus on a specific item like cookies or bread? Will you be serving drinks? It’s important to plan your menu out so that you’ll know what kind of space and equipment you’ll need. If you know exactly what you need to operate, you’ll be able to avoid purchasing unnecessary equipment.
Third, determine what equipment you need. Once you’ve decided what you’ll be serving, you can shop for equipment. You’ll be needing lots of things from those as large as refrigerators and industrial ovens to as small as mixing paddles and sheets and pans for baking. Brand new equipment can be very expensive, but used equipment may not be as reliable as you need it to be. A great way to save money on reliable equipment is to purchase from our refurbished inventory. We know how bakery equipment works and can get equipment looking and operating like new.
Don’t let startup costs hold you back. Shop depanners and proofers now, or contact us for more information.