I sell at a Farmers Market. I actually make more money selling in smaller quantities. People are willing to pay $2.00 for an individual cookie or muffin. I don't think I would get $24.00 for a box of a dozen cookies.
I agree with you that mostly people unless they have atleast 5 people in their family would not go for a dozen, as say this but I've eaten a dozen solo before lol, my point is most won't, but I believe you can sell packs of 3 and discount 1 dollar, you will make a smaller marging but sell more so it will be worth it, I would buy 3 cookies for sure especially only being 2 people in my house
Bingo, it's very difficult to sell anything for $24 outside of a Christmas mix platter. Most of what I sell is in the $5-8 range. There was a gal who tried to sell Crumbl knockoffs for 3 for $15 and they went nowhere. I also make things you can't get anywhere else. I don't make any chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin stuff. You can get those in any grocery store.
@margaretchayka6878 damn, i hate store bought oatmeal raisin cookies and ive been trying to find someone who makes them. Guess I'll be making them myself
I ran a gourmet cheesecake business for over twenty years. I would make a 10 inch cheesecake for just under ten dollars each getting 12 slices per cheesecake I would sell for $55 whole cheesecake and $7.50 per slice. Very profitable. I offered 72 unique gourmet flavors and sold to many resteraunts.
I make these little jam-filled 2-to-3-bite mini tarts with cream cheese crust and people go nuts over them. Never expected that to happen. I had customers fill out a survey this year, and the only thing I learned is that everybody likes different things.
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Super easy crust you can re-roll over and over without any toughness; room temp 8 oz cream cheese & 10 TB butter, 2.5 cups of flour.
I recently donated cupcakes and cheese scones to a fundraising fete, so not a good measure by any means, but I told the person to sell them for whatever she thought they would sell for. My cheese scones came in at 23p each without labour or overheads and were sold for £1.50 each! The cupcakes sold out in 30 minutes but were sold at £4.00 per box of six at a cost of £2.26. That definitely made me rethink a few things!
It would be a good idea to discuss the regulations about having a food oriented business in your home. At a certain volume you are required to have a separate kitchen from your family kitchen. Check with your state so you know you're operating lawfully.
I've never heard of the volume issue before, but not all states require that. Here in WY I can do whatever I want at home as long as it's not perishable like a cheesecake or cream fillings, etc. I used to live in MN and they allow pretty much nothing because they want to stick their hand in your wallet to collect fees and taxes.
In the late 70s, my MIL and her friend were selling ethnic foods and desserts at a farmers market. They were both from a small community and had reputations as great cooks and having clean houses. Their stuff was always beautifully presented. When i would help them, it would be like a feeding frenzy with so many people were buying. I remember one weekend, they cleared close to $1000. At the time, we were renting a 1 bdm apartment for $125/month. Quite a profit, I would say. BTW: Do pet treats sell well?
Hey Damian, great video! Any thoughts you can share on CANNOLI would be nuch appreciated. At home I use my Sicilian grandparents recipe. I routinely make extra large batches and share with my loved ones just giving them away. Well, I've gotten rave reviews from family and friends saying I should start a Homemade Cannoli business... Thank you!
@@MiskimVeniceJohnsonI guess I never weighed them It costs me .70 to make and I sell for $3 ea Next best item I make is cream pies No meringue I make the crusts separate Then crumble into clam shells in big pieces Pour in the custards hot Milk is cheap I’m a bit on edge with it but I’m in an isolated community and our health dept is pretty cool
I don't know whether to agree or disagree with you on cookies. It's really all about knowing your customers. I charge $2 for a single cookie but I give them the price break if they buy a 3 pack for $5, a dozen costs $20 and they can mix and match to their hearts content because I bring 8 flavors to every event. Almost everyone who buys just one cookie comes back to buy a 3 pack. I also have 3-5 people who buy a dozen or more at every event I sell my cookies and most of them reserve the cookies in advance. Because of the small price break I give them at the 3 pack it is the overwhelming choice of my patrons and the main reason I sell out almost every time. My competitors that are selling cookies for $4-$5 each, never sell out.
Cottage foods can not include anything that is time/ temp sensitive. Eclairs for example having a cream cheese based filling would not be a cottage food. My state does not allow salsa under cottage foods either which is in your next video. Tomatoes apparently are a high risk food.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤💕 you have really helped me alot, I love baking from kitchen but I was wondering whether it can be a good idea. I'm currently working on my idea business plan....a million thanks for your generous guide 🙏😊
our batches are relatively small for quality control BUT the larger the batch the lower the cost all ingredients : packaging, label decreases a lot when larger
yes these can be profitable BUT the challenge is keeping them fresh once made fresh they have a short life span, and if your at markets selling them and they don't sell you have a small window before they go bad.
thanks for asking I run my ecommerce bakery for 14 years 10 of those on amazon we get the order say on a Monday and by Tuesday or wed. we print the label for the shipping and bake the day we print the label and use a 2-3 day shipping but heat seal them to our cookie containers for freshness. this has worked for 14 years .
@@MarketingFoodOnline I have watched most of your videos. Great advice. I ran a gluten free bakery for many years. In Canada it is very hard, just not enough people. Thanks again.
@@patriciaosuch I also ran an Italian bakery near Atlanta Georgia and it was the foot traffic.There wasn't enough customers, but when I transition online.We have stores on Etsy at Amazon sold 1.2 million dollars in sales.You'd be very surprised what you can do when you're online and not relying on a brick and mortar location and traffic specifically coming to that location online.You're in front of millions.
Then you just have to make cookies nobody else is selling. I sell a lot of Italian cookies, for example. The Italians really know how to bake. Stores rarely make cookies that are heavy on nuts, but I put out pecan tassies or any kind of nut bars and they sell out fast. You just have to get out of chocolate-chip mode.
Yeah but you have to sell sooo many of them. Lots of work..especially for bread... I do see a lady selling artisan bread for $20 each.. now that is money!
We want to know what are you wanting to sell from home that are on our list?
My banana pudding but I was told I need a commercial kitchen because it doesn’t fall under the “cottage rule/law “
Cheesecake
I sell at a Farmers Market. I actually make more money selling in smaller quantities. People are willing to pay $2.00 for an individual cookie or muffin. I don't think I would get $24.00 for a box of a dozen cookies.
I agree with you that mostly people unless they have atleast 5 people in their family would not go for a dozen, as say this but I've eaten a dozen solo before lol, my point is most won't, but I believe you can sell packs of 3 and discount 1 dollar, you will make a smaller marging but sell more so it will be worth it, I would buy 3 cookies for sure especially only being 2 people in my house
Overall it's about finding that sweet spot so you can max your sale potential but not destroy your demand from consumers
Yea plus I only need one. The farmers market is my excuse to eat the cookie right then and there lol. My cardio is walking around duhhh
Bingo, it's very difficult to sell anything for $24 outside of a Christmas mix platter. Most of what I sell is in the $5-8 range. There was a gal who tried to sell Crumbl knockoffs for 3 for $15 and they went nowhere. I also make things you can't get anywhere else. I don't make any chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin stuff. You can get those in any grocery store.
@margaretchayka6878 damn, i hate store bought oatmeal raisin cookies and ive been trying to find someone who makes them. Guess I'll be making them myself
I ran a gourmet cheesecake business for over twenty years. I would make a 10 inch cheesecake for just under ten dollars each getting 12 slices per cheesecake I would sell for $55 whole cheesecake and $7.50 per slice. Very profitable. I offered 72 unique gourmet flavors and sold to many resteraunts.
Do you sell the whole cheesecake the same price to the restaurants?
I make these little jam-filled 2-to-3-bite mini tarts with cream cheese crust and people go nuts over them. Never expected that to happen. I had customers fill out a survey this year, and the only thing I learned is that everybody likes different things.
Those sound delicious.
Do you have an Instagram page?
Yum…. I want to make those for myself …. I need one with my coffee 😉
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Super easy crust you can re-roll over and over without any toughness; room temp 8 oz cream cheese & 10 TB butter, 2.5 cups of flour.
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I recently donated cupcakes and cheese scones to a fundraising fete, so not a good measure by any means, but I told the person to sell them for whatever she thought they would sell for. My cheese scones came in at 23p each without labour or overheads and were sold for £1.50 each! The cupcakes sold out in 30 minutes but were sold at £4.00 per box of six at a cost of £2.26. That definitely made me rethink a few things!
Macaroons are coconut drop cookies and macarons are French sandwich cookies, this confused me in the beginning too.
Thank you. I'm also just seeing this now.
It would be a good idea to discuss the regulations about having a food oriented business in your home. At a certain volume you are required to have a separate kitchen from your family kitchen. Check with your state so you know you're operating lawfully.
It changes state to state and country to country. Hard for one person to cover all of that
I've never heard of the volume issue before, but not all states require that. Here in WY I can do whatever I want at home as long as it's not perishable like a cheesecake or cream fillings, etc. I used to live in MN and they allow pretty much nothing because they want to stick their hand in your wallet to collect fees and taxes.
Thanks for sharing. Can I just one and grow it before adding another or I can pick More than one.
Its always good to start small and grow from there. I always recommend this to my consulting clients have a big idea but small steps
Most states do not allow the sell of home baked goods without permits and inspections too.
In the late 70s, my MIL and her friend were selling ethnic foods and desserts at a farmers market. They were both from a small community and had reputations as great cooks and having clean houses. Their stuff was always beautifully presented. When i would help them, it would be like a feeding frenzy with so many people were buying. I remember one weekend, they cleared close to $1000. At the time, we were renting a 1 bdm apartment for $125/month. Quite a profit, I would say.
BTW: Do pet treats sell well?
Hey Damian, great video! Any thoughts you can share on CANNOLI would be nuch appreciated.
At home I use my Sicilian grandparents recipe. I routinely make extra large batches and share with my loved ones just giving them away. Well, I've gotten rave reviews from family and friends saying I should start a Homemade Cannoli business...
Thank you!
In Singapore, pisang goreng would be #1 😂 comforting, easy to make, and insanely delicious.
What about Cinnamon Rolls?
It’s my biggest bang for the buck item. For sure.
Thank you
How much is a good start?
How many oz?
@@MiskimVeniceJohnsonI guess I never weighed them It costs me .70 to make and I sell for $3 ea
Next best item I make is cream pies No meringue I make the crusts separate Then crumble into clam shells in big pieces Pour in the custards hot Milk is cheap I’m a bit on edge with it but I’m in an isolated community and our health dept is pretty cool
I don't know whether to agree or disagree with you on cookies. It's really all about knowing your customers. I charge $2 for a single cookie but I give them the price break if they buy a 3 pack for $5, a dozen costs $20 and they can mix and match to their hearts content because I bring 8 flavors to every event. Almost everyone who buys just one cookie comes back to buy a 3 pack. I also have 3-5 people who buy a dozen or more at every event I sell my cookies and most of them reserve the cookies in advance. Because of the small price break I give them at the 3 pack it is the overwhelming choice of my patrons and the main reason I sell out almost every time. My competitors that are selling cookies for $4-$5 each, never sell out.
Selling cheesecake statewide from a commercial kitchen. Anywhere there is a one day UPS ground delivery or Uber delivery.
Congratulations. Sounds interesting. Can you share the process please. Tia.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! - GREAT INFORMATION!! 🙏🏾
Cottage foods can not include anything that is time/ temp sensitive. Eclairs for example having a cream cheese based filling would not be a cottage food. My state does not allow salsa under cottage foods either which is in your next video. Tomatoes apparently are a high risk food.
I am aiming to sell cookies, cupcakes, and mini loaves of banana bread.
I sell sourdough bread. It costs me $1 a loaf an I sell it for $10
AMAZING!!! yes you can ask higher pricing for quality product!
Thank you so much for sharing ❤💕 you have really helped me alot, I love baking from kitchen but I was wondering whether it can be a good idea. I'm currently working on my idea business plan....a million thanks for your generous guide 🙏😊
You can't sell cupcakes with dairy toppings
Excellent advice !
You have anew follower 🎉
There was a movie in 1945 titled Mildred Pierce starring Joan Crawford and in this film she ran a baking business from her home.
Kate Winslet played Mildred Pierce not too long ago it was a short mini series... on Prime/Amazon. It was pretty good..
Don’t you calculate your time?
how did you work out the production cost? are they based on big batches and how big?
our batches are relatively small for quality control BUT the larger the batch the lower the cost all ingredients : packaging, label decreases a lot when larger
Thank You So Much Sir
Thoughts and percentages on donuts and sticky buns? Thanks.
yes these can be profitable BUT the challenge is keeping them fresh once made fresh they have a short life span, and if your at markets selling them and they don't sell you have a small window before they go bad.
Great video. I’m curious how you sell baked cookies online and keep them fresh when sent out?
thanks for asking I run my ecommerce bakery for 14 years 10 of those on amazon we get the order say on a Monday and by Tuesday or wed. we print the label for the shipping and bake the day we print the label and use a 2-3 day shipping but heat seal them to our cookie containers for freshness. this has worked for 14 years .
@@MarketingFoodOnline I have watched most of your videos. Great advice. I ran a gluten free bakery for many years. In Canada it is very hard, just not enough people.
Thanks again.
@@patriciaosuch I also ran an Italian bakery near Atlanta Georgia and it was the foot traffic.There wasn't enough customers, but when I transition online.We have stores on Etsy at Amazon sold 1.2 million dollars in sales.You'd be very surprised what you can do when you're online and not relying on a brick and mortar location and traffic specifically coming to that location online.You're in front of millions.
what about a permit or home inspection?
this depends on your states cottage food laws checkout my other channel "COTTAGE FOODS LAWS" bunch of info
Why is cakes named as number 2? Its almost at the end of the video...
Mini banana bread muffins
What about gourmet cookies?
Is the cookie trend dead?
Here is our other channel ua-cam.com/video/KjixlqH082g/v-deo.htmlsi=Yo7BTX3re2P37tx7
Yeah 😅
Don't sell cookies, sell cookie dough!
Cottage food laws in most states restrict you from selling items that need refrigeration. You'd have to have an inspected commercial kitchen for that.
I disagree with croissant. Good butter is so expensive
I'd love to sell cookies🎉😊but we have Publix and Walmart so I can't compete with them! That's why I don't do it..people can just go there!
But you would use healthier ingredients.
No supermarket cookie can compare to homemade. People that know this are willing to pay a premium for superior taste and quality.
Then you just have to make cookies nobody else is selling. I sell a lot of Italian cookies, for example. The Italians really know how to bake. Stores rarely make cookies that are heavy on nuts, but I put out pecan tassies or any kind of nut bars and they sell out fast. You just have to get out of chocolate-chip mode.
I’ve made croissants before. Made correctly, they take 2 days to make.
I only sell croissants and they taste better if you take 4-7 days 😅
@ oh wow! I made them from the instructions on Craftsy. They were marvelous! I can’t imagine them being any better. Good for you.
👈 Don't take the Mark.
Cookies are good business.
Yeah but you have to sell sooo many of them. Lots of work..especially for bread... I do see a lady selling artisan bread for $20 each.. now that is money!
If I use a cake mix in them do I need to tell people that?
NO you don't but the ingredients need to be on the label for allergy purposes
@@MarketingFoodOnline Okay, thank you!
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