Open a mexican grocery shop

Mexican and Latin American families, home cooks and food lovers, plus local restaurants and taco stands buying staples.

Retail margin on groceries and fresh produce. Specialty imports and fresh tortillas usually earn better margins than basic staples, and regular customers drive steady weekly sales.

• Knowing Mexican ingredients and what customers ask for
• Stock ordering and managing perishables
• Customer service, ideally in Spanish and English
• Basic bookkeeping

• Food retail permits and inspections from your local public health unit
• Imported food rules: check the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements, including labelling (bilingual labels are generally required for packaged goods)
• Spoilage of fresh produce, so start with small orders
• Commercial general liability and property insurance
• Lease terms and the fit-out cost of fridges and shelving
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the threshold; check provincial rules in your province

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your lease terms and the fit-out cost of fridges and shelving. Start with small orders of fresh produce to limit spoilage.

Things to check: food retail permits and inspections from your local public health unit, Canadian Food Inspection Agency rules for imported food including bilingual labelling, commercial general liability and property insurance, and GST/HST registration once you pass the threshold.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your location and range. It is estimated at a minimum of about 40 hours a week, so expect a full-time commitment.