Pizza takeaway shop

Local families, students, shift workers and office staff looking for a quick, affordable meal.

Sales of pizzas, sides and drinks, through walk-in orders, phone and online ordering, and delivery apps. Combo deals and group orders help raise the average order.

• Cooking and consistent dough and sauce prep
• Managing food costs and stock
• Customer service and handling busy rushes

• Food premises permit and inspections from your local public health unit
• Food handler certification requirements, which vary by province
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, plus WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire
• Delivery app commission fees can cut deeply into margins, so check them against your prices
• Fire code and ventilation rules for ovens, and lease terms for cooking uses
• Long hours in evenings and weekends, and slower periods in some seasons

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on the premises, oven and equipment, and how much fit-out the unit needs. Get quotes for your own area before you commit to a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on location, opening hours and pricing. Delivery app commission fees can cut deeply into margins, so check them against your prices. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check for a food premises permit and inspections from your local public health unit, and food handler certification, which varies by province. Also check fire code and ventilation rules for ovens, lease terms for cooking, and insurance including WCB/WSIB once you hire.