How to Open a Funnel Cake Stand

Funnel cakes are delicious fried pastry snacks that are popular treats at fairs, carnivals and events all across the country. People stand in line for these funnel cake treats, so it's a profitable business to operate. Here's how to open your funnel cake stand business.

Instructions

1. Research what you'll need to open a funnel cake stand, including commercial fryers, mixes, necessary equipment supplies and permits. Compare fryers to determine the right one for your business and budget.

2. Apply for any local permits that are necessary to operate your funnel cake business. You'll also need to post your health permit at your stand.

3. Secure any financing from banks or private investors that you may need to open your small business

4. Find a suitable location for your funnel cake stand.

5. Determine which supplies and equipment you'll need to purchase for your funnel cake business.

6. Locate a supplier online at websites such as Concession Stands.

7. Place your initial order including the stand, machines and start up supplies.

Tips & Warnings

• Funnel cakes are very similar to elephant ears, fryer cakes and fryer saucers.

• There are many different recipes and pre-made mixes for funnel cake batter. One of the more popular mixes used for funnel cakes is the Pennsylvania Dutch original mix available at most concession stand suppliers.

• The overhead to run a funnel cake stand is low, however the expense of your fryer ranges up to $2,000.

• Complete funnel cake stand startup packages are available from several concession stand suppliers.

• Funnel cake stands are available in a mobile version, so you can tow your business to fairs and events.

• A funnel cake business is seasonal in many areas of the country due to cold weather.

• Make reservations early in the year to have your funnel cake stand at state fairs. Since this is a popular food stand, there's a lot of competition for the spaces.

• Don't skimp on your commercial fryer price so your customers don't have to wait in line too long, or else they'll buy their funnel cakes at someone else's stand.

Resources

• Get information on your funnel cake stand business at this website.