What is involved in starting a small grocery store?

Answer by  mb (5482)

You need a space, vendors and a health department inspection to make sure your refridgerators are up to snuff. Thats about all.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

You will need a food handling permit. You will need a tax payer ID number for the business. You may need to have the location certified for food handling and storage. You'll need a business permit for the store location.

Answer by  worker5139 (54)

A good way to start is to make a business plan. Find the location, how much your yearly utility and stock bills would be.

Answer by  noosh (673)

Find a good location, make sure that parking in convenient. Determine what type of product you would like to focus on. If you are thinking to specialize in a specific category of food make sure that the demand in the area is there for that product.

Answer by  noey1958 (1405)

The key point in starting a small grocery is location,location,location! Once you find a lucrative location you must contact vendors for breads, snacks and cigarettes. You have to contact the lottery in your state if you want to carry lottery products and apply for a license to sell. Everything has to be approved by your local town hall also.