Business At A Glance
Startup Costs: $10,000 – $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Online Operation? No
Business Overview
If you are searching for a very inexpensive business to start in thefood industry that has the potential to generate $1,000 per week ormore, then look no further than starting a sandwich delivery route.
Ideally, a sandwich route will be established in an office district orindustrial district of a city or community, enabling the business tocapitalize on the sheer volume of people working in these areas. Interms of operating the business, it’s as easy as establishing a workingrelationship with a catering service or restaurant to supply thesandwiches and salads on a wholesale basis, while building a customerbase to purchase the lunch meals. Design a menu featuring all thesandwiches, salads and other items available and distribute the menu tooffice buildings and factories. Customers would simply place theirlunch orders in the morning or the day before. Additionally, lunchorders could be placed by way of fax, phone or e-mail. And of course,delivery would always be free.
The Market
Your customers are people on the job who need lunch. You’ll also wantto make the acquaintance of receptionists who can announce your arrivalat companies and office managers who can spread the word about yourservice. You will also need to court caterers, restaurants and/or delisso you can carry their goods.
Needed Equipment
A truck, van or large station wagon with enough room to carry the food;coolers insulated to keep the cold items cold and the hot items hot;office equipment to help you keep track of orders; and a magnetic signfor your vehicle to advertise your services to other companies