A bakery has steady demand from daily bread to celebration cakes. Quality, compliance and costing decide profit. Here is how to start one.
Decide whether to run a retail bakery, a home bakery, or supply cakes and bakes to order. Each needs different space and capital, so pick the one that matches your budget and skill.
A bakery is a food business, so you need FSSAI registration or a licence based on turnover, plus ovens, mixers and clean production space. Sort compliance and equipment before you sell.
Add ingredients, gas or power, packing and labour to know the real cost of each item, then price for a margin that survives busy and slow days. Guessing the price quietly erodes profit.
Sell through a counter, delivery platforms, and WhatsApp for custom cake orders. Consistent quality and reliable delivery bring the repeat and referral orders that make a bakery steady.
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