- Fryers and Gas Supply
- Commercial Oven and Specialty Equipment
- Other Necessary Equipment
A cash register processes financial transactions. Bowls for mixing ingredients and dough can be purchased. Cups and spoons are used to measure ingredients accurately. A point-of-sale (POS) system tracks sales, inventory, and customer information.
Consider the space of your donut shop to calculate the money needed for renting retail space. Look into restaurant permits and licenses early on.
- Determining the Business Model
- Essential Equipment List
A donut fryer, dough preparation machinery, a depositor, and kitchen wares are essential equipment for entrepreneurs. Menu and scale of the donut shop determine additional equipment needed.
A fryer, not an oven, is key for running a donut shop. It should be able to make 80 to 150 dozen donuts per hour. Fried doughnuts should be transferred to paper towels to drain.
Innovative marketing strategies like advertising grand openings or offering discounts can attract customers to a new donut shop. Typically, a small-scale donut shop in a high-traffic location can make $120,000 to $150,000 annually.