How do You Start a Gourmet Pretzel Business?

For those who like baking and pretzels, a gourmet pretzel business might be for you. It's a food business, making it the longest-staying company among other firms.

Do you want to learn what factors to consider for starting a gourmet pretzel shop? Read on and learn it from our basic guide.

Planning for a Gourmet Pretzel Business

Before drafting the specifics of your pretzel business, it is essential that you know there is an existing or potential market for your goodies. You might be sure if you had experienced looking for gourmet pretzels and didn't find some. Or you've checked your local bake shops and figured out you can cater to pretzel lovers in your area. Also, you are confident that the baking business is thriving in your place, and there is still a market for an additional bake shop like yours in your chosen location.

Only then should you sit down and write a detailed plan on the size of your business, determine whether you need a staff, find out where you would get your supplies, plan how to distribute your goodies, calculate costing, and plot out your marketing strategy. You can operate your pretzel business from home or sell them to restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and specialty shops. Or you can set up a booth at the mall, your local grocery store, or establish a shop. When choosing a location, consider your nearest competitors and your target market. It should be closest to your customers and far from competitors.

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In this business, reputation, good service, quality, presentation, and cleanliness are essential. If you plan to employ people, your sales staff should be cheerful, skillful, and accommodating. Your product should always be fresh and in clean, premium, and presentable packaging. Keep a minimum stock of ingredients to keep them always fresh. Take care also of your quality; ensure that your flavors are consistent. Pay attention to your shop's color, music, lighting, and décor to create a cozy and friendly customer atmosphere.

Making Gourmet Pretzels

You can make an endless variation to your pretzel, but basically, a pretzel is soft or hard and is made by forming dough from egg, yeast, water, sugar, and honey; kneading the dough; forming the pretzels into shapes; sprinkling it with pretzel salt; and baking it. Gourmet pretzels come in various flavors, with every addition and topping available -- herbs, fruits, cheeses, and spices. If you are starting, keep your offerings small but eventually increase them as demand arises.

Regulatory Requirement for Food Shops

Of utmost concern in this line of business is sanitation. Check the regulations regarding food service establishments that your city has and find out what permits you need to secure to operate your store.

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102 Comments

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  • Leslie Selius said on February 14, 2012
    Information on All the necessary steps to start a soft pretzel store on a main street. What approvals I need from the town (permit, etc) and supplier for baking equipment and ingredients. I would like to open in Larchmont, NY. Thanks.
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  • Joanne said on January 4, 2013
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    Lacey, WA USA. I'd love to get info as to how to start this business on a low budget. and what and how to get info on regulations and licensing, etc. Thanks
  • Melissa said on January 14, 2013
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    making pretzels for 15 years- need financing to open in Vegas any suggestions? Jeff
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    I currently own a successful bagel business in Northern Arizona and would like to expand into the pretzel business. What specific equipment would I need?
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    Hi. I would like to get some info on how to open pretzel kiosk in a mall in Israel. Most important how can I get the best recipe?
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    Hi, I would like information on how to learn how to make pretzels in London, equipment to buy, Thanks
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    Hello, I would like to know the necessary needed in start a pretzel business and operational process in running the store. Please email me any suggestions you may have. Kind regards.
  • Adeola said on September 23, 2013
    I will like to start a soft pretzel business in Nigeria in a cinema mall. Can you pls tell me what equipment I will need to get started. Also can you suggest where I can train or learn how to make pretzels .Your prompt response will be much appreciated. Thank you so much
  • Margaret said on October 22, 2013
    Kauai, Hawaii. I would love your guide and list of necessary equipment to start a gourmet pretzel business. Mahalo
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    Hello. Can I have some info about all the equipment I will need to start a pretzel business and the cost more or less. And a good recipe for soft pretzel. Many thanks
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    I would like some info on all the equipment I would need to open a pretzel business
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    Hello. I will like some information on starting up a pretzel business in Nigeria. I'm based in the UK at the moment. Can you please recommend a training school and list of equipments I'll need? Thanks.
  • Alexandra said on January 9, 2014
    Hi, I would like to know some more info and requirements of the equipment. I'm thinking on starting the biz in Australia
  • Florence said on January 17, 2014
    Hi, I'm interested of having a pretzel business. Do you know a training school and how much money needed to put up this business?
  • enver said on February 5, 2014
    I was in ny and on my way back to Canada I have stopped by one store that make pretzels and I loved it now I am thinking of starting store here in canada can u help me with ideas please.
  • Hektor said on April 19, 2014
    I what to try and start this business in albania. Location would be shopping centers there.
  • Thania Eilerd-Nel said on May 3, 2014
    I would like to open my own pretzel shop in Kuilsriver South Africa
  • Tobe said on May 14, 2014
    Hi, I want to open a pretzel shop in Abuja Nigeria, pls could you let me know the requirements and equipment needed. Thanks
  • maria said on May 22, 2014
    please send me information
  • Nick said on June 29, 2014
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  • Wayne said on July 5, 2014
    The Pretzel business does seems to be a very good business. Can you provide some financials e.g. minimum investment needed, profit margin etc. Thanks, I am in Kingston, Jamaica
  • Lizz Zoccoli said on July 6, 2014
    Hi, I would love it if you could please provide me with more information. Thank you
  • Margaret said on September 3, 2014
    I would like to open a pretzel business in Nigeria, I will appreciate all the help you can give me and am also willing to undergo any training it involves. Thank you.
  • regonald said on October 5, 2014
    Is there any patents you need to pay or can you just put your business straight up
  • harry said on December 5, 2014
    I am interested in starting a pretzel business in south florida. Could you provide me with some information . Thank you
  • Elyse said on December 7, 2014
    Could you please send me further information? Thank you
  • kim kwanjoong said on December 19, 2014
    I would like to start a pretzel stores in seoul, korea. and would appreciate some more information, kind regards.
  • Vichet said on January 2, 2015
    Please share more info on opening a pretzel store, I want to start one in Asia. Thanks
  • Kunbi said on January 29, 2015
    I am looking to open a pretzel shop in Lagos, Nigeria and looking for where i can undergo training on how to make pretzels
  • Fernando said on March 24, 2015
    Interested on the concept, prime retail space available to implement a pretzel business.
  • Tes kat said on June 5, 2015
    Good morning! Would really appreciate if you send me information on how to start a pretzel business . God Bless!
  • sabrina said on June 14, 2015
    I would like to start a home base business such as in the local farmers market and then expand in the local area. I love pretzels and this would be great for a home base business. Could you please send me the information so I could get started soon. Thank you.
  • Leanne said on July 17, 2015
    Interested in starting my own pretzel business. Any info. you could give would be greatly appreciated.
  • Mary said on August 6, 2015
    Hi, I already run a small street food business but I was thinking to open a pretzel business too, if you can give me some info would be very helpful. Thanks :)
  • Monica said on August 9, 2015
    I would like to find out more details about this business. Could you please send me additional information? Thank you!
  • Joey Santana said on December 28, 2016
    Would like more info. about opening a pretzel business?
  • rosetta said on January 3, 2017
    I would like more details about this business in Bermuda
  • Henry Kingsley said on January 17, 2017
    Hey, I could have a pretzel outlet in Nigeria. Could you kindly furnish me with more information ?
  • Chris said on March 17, 2017
    I'm 18 years old, and i have a love for making pretzels, my dream is to open a pretzel shop that sells pretzels, cannabis infused pretzels, and cannabis.
  • Ohio said on July 15, 2017
    I would like to start a cart based pretzel business and would like more information on how I can start this business. Can you please send me some information?
  • Julio Lara said on July 26, 2018
    Hi, I would like more info about opening a pretzel business.. thanks!
  • Jackie said on September 9, 2018
    I am interested in starting a pretzel business and would like more info. Especially on the best oven to use, and if you can refrigerate dough
  • Richard Porter said on November 1, 2020
    Hi I would like to find out more information on opening a kiosk style place in Norway, I need information on how and what I need to achieve this. Regards
  • Roney said on May 1, 2021
    Hi, I am very interested in opening a pretzel business in London. It would be a kiosk type stand for pretzels if you could help me with a full guidance in it. Kind Regards
  • Nayla said on March 4, 2022
    Hello, I would like to open a soft pretzel business, please; if you can help me with some pieces of information will be very glad. Thank you and best regards.

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