Starting a Juice Business
If you plan to sell packaged juice, it will likely need commercial kitchen certification unless exempt by law. Choose a strategic location accessible to suppliers and customers. Market research to understand demand. Maintain factory guidelines for sanitation and capacity. Develop quality standards and limits for preservatives.
- Obtain necessary registrations and licenses.
- Startup costs range from $25,000 to $400,000 due to location, build-out, and size differences.
- Acquire industrial juicers and other vital equipment.
- Build out store or kitchen space.
- Create brand and products.
- Market juices through various channels.
Is a Juice and Smoothie Business Profitable?
A smoothie business can be very profitable. Your gross profit margin on products can be as high as 70%, and after rent, overhead, and labor you should aim for a net profit margin of about 30%.
Smoothie and juice business can be opened in two ways. The first way is a proper outlet in a shopping mall or chain store, and the second is a mobile shop based on a food truck concept or temporary-made shop on the subway. The first type can have additional costs attached since renting a space in a mall or shopping street is a bit costly while the second one is a bit cheap and you get lots of advantages over the former one.
Starting a Juice Business from Home
If you plan to sell packaged juice, it will likely need commercial kitchen certification unless exempt by law. Startup costs range from $25,000 to $400,000 due to location, build-out, and size differences. Conduct market research to understand demand. Choose a strategic location accessible to suppliers and customers.
- Obtain necessary registrations and licenses.
- Maintain factory guidelines for sanitation and capacity.
- Develop quality standards and limits for preservatives.
- Acquire industrial juicers and other vital equipment.
- Build out store or kitchen space.
- Create brand and products.
- Market juices through various channels.