Ah, I almost forgot o. I have been hearing alot about butterfield and happy chief(Big treat)

I was told their d best in Naija. I have eaten quite a lot of bread already, both inclusive bt I don't want to b the judge.


Please, I want yhur opinion on the taste.



Will you prefer a bread that taste more like the above mentioned or something even better.


I will list more brand later and I will b glad if we all pls drop our opinion.


Though I have my own recipe alrdy, it's a foreign based brand and mine is going to taste so much like it.

Rebuke:
Ah, I almost forgot o. I have been hearing alot about butterfield and happy chief(Big treat)

I was told their d best in Naija. I have eaten quite a lot of bread already, both inclusive bt I don't want to b the judge.


Please, I want yhur opinion on the taste.



Will you prefer a bread that taste more like the above mentioned or something even better.


I will list more brand later and I will b glad if we all pls drop our opinion.


Though I have my own recipe alrdy, it's a foreign based brand and mine is going to taste so much like it.

cc lalasticlala, mynd44, dominique

Ndi bread......

kingssmith:
600k is impossible oo.hence you will operate on 70% recurring maintenance a 25kg mixer is already 500k

I own a premium bakery.

Twenty m setting it up.and I'm making a lot of profit without struggles.

Budget minimum of 2.5 m depends on your location though.thanks

You just totaled my mind bro

You need land cars equipment and 10m forfacilities and you will be OK it will be enough to start up and you need a good manager who is well experienced

Bakery? are you fa real? people are opening Church business and collecting thithe and donations, others are becoming polithiefcians and you want to burn your ass Baking bread?


Good luck with that.

Please i will advice you to start small, bread business needs the owner to understand the nitty gritty of the biz, so that when you finally employ people in the future you will know what to expect from them. I will also advice you on the formular of your bread, it will stand you out in the future, don't just do what every other person does. I will also advice that you go for locally made gas oven as foreign one will be too expensive and the operation cost is almost the same for charcoal oven, secondly, there are some kind of bread that charcoal oven can't bake, for example those bread that are heavy, i don't know but i doubt if charcoal oven can do it. Please expect to make losses on the shirt term, have a back up source of income. Look for a good graphic desiner to package your nylon. In bread making, once you have started, make sure that you supply constantly. I will advice you like every other business persin to read books, start with e mirth for managers by michael garber .good nyt

Fabricate your equipment locally or buy used equipment from tge EU.
www.exapro.com or www.mascus. com. For used Chinese equipment use www.alibaba.com
However, it is highly recommend to use local fabricators.

Keep three months working capital including salaries and the cost of hiring sales staff.

Start only in new locations unserved by a current bakery. Buy a cheap vehicle for distribution.
Bakery is the best business in any Nigerian city above 3million in population. Hence it is the best business in Nigeria, period.

Ask around, there are well equipped bakeries for rent . Rent a bakery #10000 per month move in with pans of different sizes about #20000 get your ingredients ready about #15000 bake according to bookings from your customers, Get an experience baker with one apprentice (wage/salary) #2500/#50000 Arrange with a car owner to supply your product #3000 per day.
Total < #100000.

brb

Rebuke:
Ah, I almost forgot o. I have been hearing alot about butterfield and happy chief(Big treat)
I was told their d best in Naija. I have eaten quite a lot of bread already, both inclusive bt I don't want to b the judge.

Please, I want yhur opinion on the taste.

Will you prefer a bread that taste more like the above mentioned or something even better.

I will list more brand later and I will b glad if we all pls drop our opinion.

Though I have my own recipe alrdy, it's a foreign based brand and mine is going to taste so much like it.

I like your enthusiasm for bread. I was once interested in having a bakery. But wanted to see how a friend's own will fare.

Sadly he had to sell it after a few years. He ran it from Diaspora. Including the cost of erecting the little bungalow he ran it from, it cost around 4m to 4.5million Naira to set up. That was around 7 years ago though.
You know running business in absentia is usually a recipe for disaster.

One advice: ensure you run it yourself and be on ground. Consider a small quantity of wholemeal bread too. There is a growing, though still small, section of people seeking to eat more healthily. I hardly eat white bread for example.

I will be back

Hmm, so many factors to consider oo. Unless you really really really want to start very small. Someone had already mentioned cost of mixer. What about oven which is about 8m. Depending on the size though. Cos the one we run in my school here is about that amount.

What's your source of light? Do you plan to get a Diesel Generator? Not to discourage you, but I think your budget is way too low.

Goodluck all the same!

Rebuke:
Before I forget o, most of the standard ones I have around here wouldn't grant me access into their production rooms. Can't see anything, they jxt most time sit me down in their office and wanting me to ask questions on anything I want to know n get answers.

Too many protocols, some keep asking me to come back to see manager or the management. Dem jxt dey turn me around.

I even feel funny at times bcus some of them act like yhu have come to steal their bakery or have ulterior motives

Hehehe, what did you expect? Open arms and hugs?

Listen most of them will see you as a potential competitor except you can convince them you are opening your own bakery in another state or city different from theirs.
Bakery is very profitable because man can not do without bread. Just make sure you make yours with a special recipe like adding honey and/or fish in your bread.

Following diligently. My opinion is to start small, gain loads of experience and expand from there. Also, as already mentioned, ensure you have ready cash for several months in advance. Make use of locally made equipment till you're satisfied with your work and how balanced and beautiful your particular recipe is. Goodluck, Godspeed and best wishes. I'd definitely own a bakery in future as soon as I can raise a million

600k is impossible ooooo

before you start a bakery Business please i advice you do a proper analysis don't rush into it.

How to start a Bakery





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOQa7JOkRE0

Bakery is now every where. Every minimart and super market in my vicinity at Lekki has their own bakery. I kid you not. I do not see why people should buy bread when you can bake it for consumption right from your home oven that comes with the stove.

It is just butter, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, sugar or sacarine and some other additives in a pan and at the right temperature.

Such a simple stuff or buy the rotary electric oven around a few millions and start making all sort of wheat products.

Gamble to loose but win eventually with a crack team of salesmen

SMH... How could some one ran a bakery in absentia?

AreaFada2:

I like your enthusiasm for bread. I was once interested in having a bakery. But wanted to see how a friend's own will fare.

Sadly he had to sell it after a few years. He ran it from Diaspora. Including the cost of erecting little bungalow he ran it from, it cost around 4m to 4.5million Naira to set up. That was around 7 years ago though.
You know running business in absentia is usually a recipe for disaster.

One advice: ensure you advice it yourself. Consider a small quantity of wholemeal bread too. There is a growing, though still small, section of people seeking to eat healthily. I hardly easy white bread for example.

starting small is the best my brother . . . you need to get the feasibility study of your business and the selling weight of your products in the society .

Give details on how to spend the 600k
I don't think that amt will be sufficient to set up a bakery

Guruindahouse:
SMH... How could some one ran a bakery in absentia?

Very possible to run any biz in absentia. Deploy technology and do batch production, with each batch you know your target turnover and profit.Release money per batch and talk regularly to customers and distributors, you will hear enough to know how your staff are performing. Watch the fuel and power cost, they also tell you about production level.


Please don't start your business with a construction project, building your own factory.
Rent in a convenient place. There are also medium size bakeries made out of 20ft containers for instance.
Cash is king. Actually cash is also queen, prince and princess.
Don't "over establish", just turnover quickly and make profit.
It's all about bread quality, efficient operations and sales, sales and more sales.

Guruindahouse:
SMH... How could some one ran a bakery in absentia?

Actually many diaspora people do lots in absentia. Building houses, running hotels, processing plants, farms, pure water factories, etc.

The idea is to come visit Nigeria regularly.
Time was when people were a bit more honest. If you left abroad over 20 years ago, you might not realise how things have changed.

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SternProphet:


Please don't start your business with a construction project, building your own factory.
Rent in a convenient place. There are also medium size bakeries made out of 20ft containers for instance.
Cash is king. Actually cash is also queen, prince and princess.
Don't "over establish", just turnover quickly and make profit.
It's all about bread quality, efficient operations and sales, sales and more sales.

Absolutely correct. You might not make much profit in the beginning yet expenses will still be incurred. Cash in hand is crucial.

At times people have a plot of land are so sure they want to stay in it long term. But the land may not be in the best location for the business. And a good location is important.

I have a bakery for lease, location is Warri. Anyone interested can contact me.

Am a Chef/Baker so if any of my services are needed do feel free to contact me on
08030854475 on WhatsApp
09050253837 on Voice call

Rebuke:
I have this strong desire for a bakery business and I am looking forward to starting one soon.

I was told by a member here that one could start a bakery business with 600k or even less. I need people who are into this business to please come in here and share their experiences and any helpful information for intending bakery owners here.


Please, I want this thread to be solely for those who have anything meaningful to contribute to the subject and not some unnecessary adverts and noise. Thank yhu all in advance.

I Own a bakery,and we produce 6bags daily

Wow!! God bless the Mod that brought this thread to front page. Finally, people are talking. This is why I love nairaland, I know yhu guys won't dissapoint.