Pretzel shop or kiosk

Passing shoppers, office workers, students and families, plus occasional catering orders.

Sales per pretzel and add-ons like dips, drinks and combo deals, with extra from party platters and office orders.

• Baking at volume
• Managing costs and stock
• Customer service
• Rostering and basic bookkeeping

• Council approval and registration of food premises, and fit-out standards for your state or territory
• Lease terms, rent increases and bond or guarantee requirements
• Public liability and property insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
• Employee award wages and weekend or public holiday penalty rates
• Allergen labelling and food safety supervisor requirements
• Slow trading periods, since rent is due whatever the sales

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your location, fit-out, baking equipment, lease deposit or bond, and insurance. Rent is due whatever the sales, so budget for slow periods.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on foot traffic, your location, prices and opening hours. That is revenue before rent, wages and ingredients. Expect to work at least 40 hours a week.

Check council approval and registration of food premises, fit-out standards in your state or territory, and lease terms. Also check allergen labelling, food safety supervisor requirements, insurance, workers compensation, and award wages including penalty rates.