Neighbourhood Pie Shop

Local residents, lunchtime workers, passing foot traffic, and customers placing holiday or event orders.

Retail sales of whole pies and slices, coffee or drinks add-ons, plus pre-orders at busy times and catering trays.

• Pastry and savoury baking at volume
• Running a small shop and managing stock
• Customer service
• Managing costs and staff

• Commercial lease terms and the cost of fitting out a kitchen, including ventilation
• Food premises permit, inspections, and staff food handler requirements, which vary by province
• Municipal business licence, signage rules and zoning
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire
• Slow winter foot traffic and the risk of fixed rent and wages

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the premises, kitchen fit-out including ventilation, and equipment. Lease terms and fit-out costs are worth checking closely before you commit to a unit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on location, foot traffic, product range and holiday or catering orders. Winter can be slower, and fixed rent and wages still need covering. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check the food premises permit, inspections and staff food handler requirements, which vary by province. Also check your municipal business licence, signage rules and zoning, plus commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.