Christmas Cookie Delivery Business

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Christmas Cookie Delivery Business? (In 2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Looking to start a christmas cookie delivery business?

But curious about:

how much it costs to start a christmas cookie delivery business?
what are the typical christmas cookie delivery business startup costs?
or the actual cost of starting christmas cookie delivery businesses?

Well, we have the data to prove it, supported by real christmas cookie delivery businesses and how much they actually cost to start.

Let's go over it.

Learn more about starting a christmas cookie delivery business:

Where to start?

-> Pros and cons of a christmas cookie delivery business

Need inspiration?

-> Other christmas cookie delivery business success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a christmas cookie delivery business

Other resources

Equipment & Supply Expenses

Starting a christmas cookie delivery business may require purchasing some equipment, whether that's for producing the product or packaging the goods, or equipment needed in the back office.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Cleaning Supplies ➜	Optional	$63	$200

Business Formation Fees

There are a few key costs associated with forming your business entity, such as setting up an LLC and getting trademarks, copyrights, and patents sorted.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Set up business: LLC & Corporations	Required	$50	$500
Small Business Insurance	Recommended	$500	$2,000
Permit and License Fees	Optional	$50	$700
Lawyer Fees	Optional	$0	$1,500

Software Expenses

Your christmas cookie delivery business needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50

Office Space Expenses

It will be your call to determine if you need office space. It is not a requirement but may be necessary as your christmas cookie delivery business grows.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Rent ➜	Optional	$0	$5,750
Utility Costs For Office Space ➜	Optional	$0	$1,150
WiFi & Internet ➜	Optional	$0	$100

Website Costs

Every business should have a website, and it's worth spending a bit of money to set it up right.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Domain Name ➜	Required	$12	$200
Website Hosting Costs ➜	Required	$0	$300
Website Builder ➜	Recommended	$10	$500
Business Email Hosting Service ➜	Recommended	$1	$15
Website & Live Chat Tool	Recommended	$0	$200
Web Designer ➜	Optional	$200	$6,000

Food Business Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Kitchen Appliances	Optional	$2,000	$25,000
Food Licenses	Optional	$100	$500
Kitchen Facility	Optional	$0	$10,000
Initial Ingredients	Optional	$25	$500

Vehicle Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Mode of Transporation	Optional	$0	$10,000
Commute cost	Optional	$2	$4

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Business Cards ➜	Optional	$0	$50
Local fairs and festivals	Optional	$0	$500
Direct Campaigns, Printing and Mailing	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350