Retail Bakery Start Up Guide

Get the Retail Bakery Start Up Guide

Help your bakery rise to the top with this comprehensive guide to creating a profitable store.

The RBA is a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers to build profitable bakeries. We foster the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for the exchange of industry and business information as well as networking, learning opportunities, and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. 

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Inside the Kit

The Plans

Guidelines for developing your Business and Financial Plans

Location Location Location

Suggestions for planning the ultimate location for your Bakery

Production Equipment & Bakery Design

Basic bakery equipment and beyond

Outgrowing your cottage? RBA is here for you.

The Retail Bakers of America (RBA) is dedicated to helping bakeries flourish and is committed to the success of the baking industry. We are a robust and dynamic community of retail bakeries, allied suppliers, educators, students and other industry partners.

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