Rice and grain supplier to restaurants

Restaurants, caterers, food trucks, canteens and community kitchens that use rice every day.

A small margin per sack on repeat standing orders, plus delivery fees on small or urgent orders.

• Building relationships with chefs and owners
• Route planning and driving
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Invoicing and credit control

• Customers paying late, so set clear payment terms before delivering
• Handling heavy sacks safely and keeping stock dry and pest-free in storage
• A suitable vehicle, commercial auto insurance and commercial general liability cover
• Check whether CFIA licensing applies if you import or trade across provincial lines, and what your municipality and public health unit require for food storage
• Winter driving and delivery delays in colder regions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your vehicle, your storage space and how much stock you buy to start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many restaurants, caterers and food trucks you supply and how often you deliver. Customers paying late can strain cash flow, so set clear payment terms.

Check whether CFIA licensing applies if you import or trade across provincial lines, and what your municipality and public health unit require for food storage. Also check you have a suitable vehicle, commercial auto insurance and commercial general liability cover.