Fresh tortilla maker for local restaurants

Restaurants, taquerias, food trucks, cafés, caterers and small grocery stores that want fresh tortillas.

Price per dozen or per pound on regular weekly orders, with steady standing orders from a handful of customers covering most of your costs.

• Cooking and dough handling
• Consistent quality and food safety habits
• Sales and building relationships with buyers
• Delivery planning

• Check your state and county rules for a food manufacturer or wholesale permit, as these differ widely
• Packaged food usually needs proper labeling, including allergens such as wheat; check your state's requirements
• General liability and product liability insurance, which many restaurants ask for
• Delivery vehicle needs, and food safe transport and storage
• Cottage food laws often do not cover wholesale sales, so verify before starting from home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your kitchen rental, equipment such as a press or tortilla machine, packaging, insurance and delivery needs. Check your state and county permit costs too.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many restaurants, cafes and stores you supply and the volumes they order. Reliable quality and delivery can help you keep and grow accounts.

Check your state and county rules for a food manufacturer or wholesale permit, as they differ widely. Cottage food laws often do not cover wholesale sales, so verify before starting from home. Also check allergen labeling, such as wheat, and insurance.