Doughnut market and pop-up stall

Market shoppers, festival and event visitors, families, and people placing pre-orders for gatherings or offices.

Sales of single doughnuts and boxes at each event, plus pre-orders and coffee or drinks if permitted. Revenue depends on how many events you can book and on weather.

• Baking and dough handling
• Planning production for each event
• Food safety habits
• Friendly selling
• Social media for announcing locations

• Home kitchens often cannot be used for selling doughnuts to the public. Check your provincial and local health rules before you start
• Temporary food permits or event vendor approvals, which may be needed for each market or festival
• Commercial general liability insurance, which many markets require as proof
• Weather, short outdoor seasons in colder regions, and unsold stock. Plan batch sizes carefully
• Allergen labelling and safe handling of toppings and fillings
• Collect and remit GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stall setup, kitchen access, equipment and insurance. Plan batch sizes carefully so unsold stock does not eat into your early budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many markets and events you attend and how many pre-orders you take. Weather and short outdoor seasons in colder regions can affect sales.

Home kitchens often cannot be used for selling doughnuts to the public, so check your provincial and local health rules first. Also check temporary food permits for each event, insurance, allergen labelling, and GST/HST registration.