Used bakery equipment reseller

New and growing bakeries, cafes, food trucks, cottage food producers and small food makers who can't afford new equipment.

You earn the margin between what you pay for the equipment and your resale price, plus optional delivery or basic testing fees.

• Spotting good-value equipment
• Basic mechanical know-how
• Writing clear listings and taking good photos
• Negotiating

• Sales tax registration and resale rules, check with your state revenue department
• Gas and electrical hookups should be done by licensed professionals, check local requirements
• Used equipment can be faulty or have unclear ownership or liens, verify before you buy
• General liability and product liability insurance, plus coverage for stored stock
• Local health departments may require equipment to meet NSF or similar standards, so buyers may ask about it
• Heavy items risk injury and damage, plan lifting and freight carefully

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much equipment you buy, what storage space you rent, and how much cleaning or repair work each item needs.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the equipment you source, how quickly it sells and what you charge. Revenue is not profit, so factor in purchase, repair and storage costs.

Check your state's sales tax registration and resale rules. Have gas and electrical hookups done by licensed professionals, verify ownership and liens before buying, and look into insurance. Buyers may also ask whether items meet local health department standards.