Baking Supplies Store

Baking Supplies Store Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Every bakery requires a constant supply of baking tools and ingredients to run effectively.

A bakery supplies store is a sweet spot for entrepreneurs who are passionate about bakery business ideas but do not want to sell baked products. They sell bakeware, ingredients, sprinkles and toppings, cake boards and drums, clamshell boxes, icing supplies, decorating tips, and other candy supplies.

In this list, you'll find real-world baking supplies store success stories and very profitable examples of starting a baking supplies store that makes money.

1. Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies ($240K/year)

Linda Gonzalez, the owner of Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies, came up with the idea to purchase and revitalize the failing family business after her aunt, who had run the shop for over 40 years, passed away. She quit her corporate job, bought the shop from her cousins, and implemented changes such as moving to a new location, redesigning the logo and website, and focusing on customer service and social media exposure. Since taking over, she has increased revenues by about 60% and is now considering franchising.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $105K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Bought An Ailing Baking Business And Grew It To $20K/Month

How Linda Gonzalez Turned Around Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies, increasing revenues by 60% within 6 months and going from 1-2 star reviews on Google & Yelp to 4-5 star reviews through focusing on customer service and modern marketing techniques.

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