Local frozen dessert delivery supplier

Independent cafés, restaurants, convenience and specialty shops, and event caterers.

You buy at wholesale and sell at a markup, with a delivery fee or minimum order. Regular weekly orders and seasonal event supply add volume.

• Route planning and reliable delivery
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Keeping accurate stock and order records

• Food distribution rules vary by province, so check your public health unit and provincial regulator before storing or selling
• Federal licensing may apply if you move product across provincial borders, so check with the CFIA
• Commercial auto insurance, cargo cover and commercial general liability
• A freezer fault or delay can ruin stock, so keep temperature records and a backup plan
• Winter slowdown, so look for year-round customers such as restaurants and caterers
• Storing stock at home may not be allowed, so check municipal and health rules

Estimated startup costs are typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on vehicle, freezer storage, initial stock and insurance. Use it as a guide and get quotes before committing.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on route size, customers and the margins you negotiate with suppliers. Winter slows demand, so year-round customers such as restaurants and caterers help.

Check food distribution rules with your public health unit and provincial regulator before storing or selling. Check with the CFIA if federal licensing applies across provincial borders, plus commercial auto, cargo and liability insurance, and municipal rules on storing stock at home.