Reply #13: Depends

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The kitchen will be the biggest cost. A website, business license and commercial kitchen license shouldn't cost very much.


Most home kitchens cannot be licensed as commercial kitchens. Even if you are only selling online the health codes are no different than if you open a store.

So if you plan on doing it by the book, you will need to get your own commercial kitchen or see if it is feasible to set up a commercial kitchen at your residence (check local health codes).


This site might be useful:


You can find commercial kitchens to rent by the day/hour. It might be the best way to go until you build up your business to a level that would require a full time kitchen or generate enough revenue to get you own.


http://www.commercialkitchenforrent.com/