If you want to start a supermarket business, you will need
to have adequate funding. This is a large scale business that requires
huge capital so you need to prepare a business plan.
Also, you will need to choose the most convenient location,
secure the permits and licenses, purchase all equipments, and hire
employees. If you have a question "how to start a supermarket business"
in your mind then keep reading.
Instructions
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Save up a considerable amount of capital since operating a
supermarket isn't a small business. It could cost you up to or over
$100,000 to buy a building, renovate it to your specifications, supply
food for the store and hire employees.
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Plan what type of supermarket you want to open. A more
unique supermarket that sells ethnic food or whole foods will stand out
more than the store that sells more mainstream food products.
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Scope out possible locations for your store and see what
your competition might be in those neighborhoods. Try to find a location
right in the center of a town or city and in a spot that's noticeable.
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Consult with your local health department (see Resource 1)
about the location of your business and whether it is safe to open a
supermarket there. They'll inspect your supermarket after it's built for
any health safety issues.
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Work out your plan for the building with your contractor for
plumbing, waste and areas where food may be prepared. Contact your
local food safety inspector to come out and inspect the areas where you
will prepare or store food. They may request changes that you will need
to address with your contractor before the building is built.
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Obtain all the licenses and permits you will need for
selling food and drink. You can get these through your local zoning
office, health department and other departments such as Department of
Agriculture or Department of Consumer Protection. Some licenses and
permits need to be renewed after a couple of years. Fees run anywhere
from $20 to $250.
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Contact your local health department about getting a possible food service certification. This isn't necessary in all states.
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Register to get a license for selling liquor and tobacco in a
retail store. These are required by federal law through U.S. Dept. of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (see Resource 2). Contact your local
bureau of the ATF to obtain this registration.
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Check to see if your state requires a license for selling
dairy products, particularly milk. Some states require this, and
licenses can be obtained through your local Department of Agriculture.
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Look into other licenses that vary state by state. Some of
these may include unusual licenses for something such as selling frozen
desserts. More common ones include licenses for operating a bakery,
selling over-the-counter drugs, registering weights to weigh deli items
or selling lottery tickets. You also need to be registered to sell or
redeem food stamps (see Resource 3), plus comply with federal food
labeling requirements (see Resource 4).
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Hire employees for your supermarket, particularly cashiers,
chefs to work in the deli or bakery, shelf stockers and general
maintenance staff. Create a family environment so your employees will be
loyal to you for many years. Offer bonuses for rewards after an
employee stays with you for more than a year.
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Set up a manager's office near where your employees do their
jobs so you can monitor day-to-day operations and be immediately
available to handle problems.
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Buy advertising in newspapers or even local TV commercials
to get the word out about your supermarket. Be sure to offer discounts
on all grocery items during your first week for first-time customers.
This assures a loyal customer base that may last for decades.
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