Rice cracker and asian snack shop

Local shoppers, Asian food fans, office workers buying snacks, and gift buyers, especially near shopping strips, universities and busy markets.

You buy from wholesalers and importers and sell at a retail markup. Extra income can come from gift boxes, loose snacks sold by weight, and tasting-led upsells.

• Customer service
• Ordering and stock control
• Knowing the products and flavours
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check with your local council about food business registration or notification and any fit-out rules
• Packaged food must meet Food Standards Code labelling rules, including allergens like soy, wheat, sesame and shellfish; check your supplier handles this
• If you import directly, check the Australian Government's import requirements for food
• Lease terms, rent increases and fit-out costs can be your biggest risk
• Public liability and contents insurance

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on the location, lease, fit-out and opening stock. Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on foot traffic and range. These are estimates only.

Check with your local council about food business registration or notification and any fit-out rules. Also check Food Standards Code labelling and allergen requirements, import requirements if you bring food in directly, lease terms and public liability and contents insurance.

You need customer service, ordering and stock control, product and flavour knowledge, and basic bookkeeping. Time is typically from around 35 hours a week for a small shop, depending on opening hours.