Churro Shop with a Small Counter
Open a small takeaway shop selling fresh churros, chocolate dips and hot drinks.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A compact shop or kiosk with a fryer, counter and a short menu of churros, dips and drinks, often in a mall, high street or near a busy attraction.
Your first three steps
- Scout a few locations with steady foot traffic and ask about rent, lease terms and whether frying is allowed
- Talk to your local public health unit and municipality about plans, ventilation and food premises approval
- Price a small menu and get quotes for a fryer, extraction hood and counter fit-out
Who pays
Shoppers, families, students and tourists buying a snack or dessert.
How it makes money
Sell churros by the portion or box, with dips, drinks and add-ons. Steady footfall and a short menu help keep costs and waste down.
Skills that help
- Cooking and food safety
- Running a small shop and managing stock
- Customer service and basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Food premises permit and inspections from your local public health unit
- Ventilation, grease and fire rules for frying, check with your municipality and landlord
- Commercial general liability and property insurance
- Lease commitments and rent, read terms carefully before signing
- WCB/WSIB coverage and employment rules if you hire staff, these vary by province
- Slower winter or off-season trade depending on your location
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to open a churro shop in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your location, the size of the premises and the equipment you buy. Lease terms and rent are worth reading carefully before you sign anything.
How much can a churro shop make?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your location, menu and opening hours. Estimates also point to at least about 35 hours a week. Trade can be slower in winter or the off-season, depending on where you are.
What permits and rules apply to a churro shop?
Check for a food premises permit and inspections from your local public health unit. Also check ventilation, grease and fire rules for frying with your municipality and landlord, insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage and employment rules if you hire staff, which vary by province.
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