Pre-order montreal bagel micro-bakery

Neighbours, Montreal expats, brunch lovers and people who want fresh bagels rather than the supermarket kind.

Sell by the half-dozen or dozen, with add-ons like cream cheese or smoked salmon bundles. Revenue depends on how many batches you can bake per week.

• Baking and dough handling
• Consistency and timing
• Basic social media and customer messaging

• Home food sales are tightly regulated in some provinces, and Quebec requires a permit from the provincial food regulator (MAPAQ), so check your own province
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Label allergens clearly (sesame, wheat, and any others), as sesame is a common allergen
• Commercial general liability insurance and a check of your home insurance
• Home ovens limit batch size, so plan your hours and capacity

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your oven setup, baking equipment and packaging. This is an estimate, so list the tools you already own and price the rest before you commit to a budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your batch size, prices and how many weekly pre-orders you can fill. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week. Home ovens limit capacity, so plan accordingly.

Home food sales are tightly regulated in some provinces, and Quebec requires a permit from MAPAQ, so check your own province. Also check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, label allergens clearly (including sesame and wheat), and review your insurance.