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FeaturedOperations Guide
Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Your Bakery
Complete guide to creating bakery SOPs with free downloadable templates. Learn why SOPs matter, how to write them, train your team, and ensure consistency in your bakery operations.
24 min read
February 6, 2025
FeaturedIndustry Insights
Home Bakery Success Rates: What Makes Businesses Thrive
Discover the real success rates of home bakeries, why 60% succeed while 40% fail, and the proven factors that make bakery businesses thrive. Data-driven insights and actionable strategies.
22 min read
February 6, 2025
FeaturedPricing Guide
What Customers Really Pay for Cakes: 2025 Price Survey
Comprehensive 2025 cake pricing survey reveals what customers actually pay for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, and custom designs. Real market data to help you price confidently.
20 min read
February 6, 2025

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37 articles found

Operations GuideFebruary 6, 2025
Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Your Bakery
Complete guide to creating bakery SOPs with free downloadable templates. Learn why SOPs matter, how to write them, train your team, and ensure consistency in your bakery operations.
24 min read
Industry InsightsFebruary 6, 2025
Home Bakery Success Rates: What Makes Businesses Thrive
Discover the real success rates of home bakeries, why 60% succeed while 40% fail, and the proven factors that make bakery businesses thrive. Data-driven insights and actionable strategies.
22 min read
Pricing GuideFebruary 6, 2025
What Customers Really Pay for Cakes: 2025 Price Survey
Comprehensive 2025 cake pricing survey reveals what customers actually pay for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, and custom designs. Real market data to help you price confidently.
20 min read
Email MarketingFebruary 6, 2025
How to Create a Bakery Email List (And What to Send)
Learn how to build an email list for your bakery from scratch. Includes free tools, lead magnet ideas, email templates, and proven strategies to get repeat customers.
19 min read
Branding & MarketingFebruary 5, 2025
Bakery Branding on a Budget: Complete DIY Guide for Under $100
Create a professional bakery brand without breaking the bank. Learn DIY logo design, social media branding, packaging ideas, and free tools to build your bakery identity.
18 min read
Menu StrategyFebruary 6, 2025
How to Create a Bakery Menu That Sells
Complete guide to creating a profitable bakery menu. Learn product selection, pricing psychology, menu descriptions, design tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
17 min read
Business PlanningFebruary 5, 2025
Home Bakery Business Plan Template (Free Download)
Complete business plan template for home bakeries. Interactive form with 8 sections covering executive summary, financials, marketing, and goals. Download instantly.
20 min read
Getting StartedFebruary 4, 2025
How to Start a Home Bakery with $500 or Less
Complete guide to starting a profitable home bakery on a shoestring budget. Includes budget breakdown, equipment list, legal requirements, and free marketing strategies.
18 min read
Business StrategyFebruary 3, 2025
Break-Even Analysis for Bakers: When Do You Start Making Money?
Learn how to calculate your break-even point and know exactly when your bakery becomes profitable. Includes real examples, formulas, and growth planning strategies.
16 min read
Labor & PricingFebruary 2, 2025
How to Calculate Your True Hourly Rate as a Baker
Most bakers drastically overestimate their hourly rate. Learn how to track ALL your time—baking, admin, delivery—and calculate what you're really making per hour.
15 min read
Pricing StrategyFebruary 1, 2025
Cupcake Pricing Guide: $2 vs $5 vs $8 - What's Right for You?
Discover which cupcake pricing tier is right for your bakery. Compare budget, mid-tier, and premium strategies with real cost breakdowns and profit analysis.
17 min read
Pricing StrategyJanuary 31, 2025
The 3 Biggest Pricing Mistakes Home Bakers Make (And How to Fix Them)
Discover the 3 critical pricing mistakes costing home bakers thousands every year. Learn how to fix undercharging, missing overhead, and undervaluing your time.
16 min read
Pricing & ProfitabilityJanuary 30, 2025
Why You're Losing Money on Every Cake (And Don't Know It)
Most home bakers lose money on every cake they sell. Discover the 7 hidden costs killing your profits and learn how to fix your pricing without losing customers.
18 min read
Recipe CostingJanuary 15, 2025
How to Calculate Recipe Cost: Complete Guide for Bakers (2025)
Learn the exact formula to calculate recipe costs including ingredients, labor, overhead, and profit margins. Includes free calculator and real examples.
12 min read
Cake PricingJanuary 15, 2025
Cake Pricing Formula: How to Price Cakes for Profit (2025)
Learn the exact formula to price cakes profitably. Includes complexity multipliers, tier pricing, delivery fees, and real examples with free calculator.
14 min read
Home BakeryJanuary 15, 2025
How to Start a Home Bakery Business: Complete Guide (2025)
Complete guide to starting a profitable home bakery. Learn legal requirements, equipment needs, pricing strategies, marketing tactics, and systems to succeed.
18 min read
Cupcake PricingJanuary 15, 2025
How to Price Cupcakes: Complete Pricing Guide for Bakers (2025)
Learn how to price cupcakes profitably with step-by-step formulas, real examples, specialty pricing, and common mistakes to avoid. Free calculator included.
15 min read
Tools & SoftwareJanuary 20, 2025
Recipe Cost Calculator: Excel vs Software (Which is Better?)
Compare Excel spreadsheets vs dedicated recipe cost calculator software. Learn the pros, cons, real cost analysis, and when to switch.
14 min read
Tools ReviewJanuary 22, 2025
10 Best Recipe Cost Calculators for Home Bakers (2025)
Research-based review of 10 recipe cost calculators. Compare features, pricing, pros & cons of BakeProfit, meez, CakeCost, and more.
18 min read
Ingredient TrackingJanuary 28, 2025
How to Track Ingredient Costs for Your Home Bakery (2025 Guide)
Learn how to track ingredient costs, handle price fluctuations, reduce waste, and boost bakery profits. Includes 5 tracking methods and automation tips.
12 min read
Profit MarginsJanuary 28, 2025
Bakery Profit Margins: What's Normal and How to Improve Yours (2025)
Learn what profit margins are normal for bakeries, how to calculate yours, and 10 proven strategies to improve profitability. Includes industry benchmarks and real examples.
12 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 21, 2025
How to Price Macarons: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price macarons profitably with real market data, cost breakdowns, and a proven formula. Includes 3 pricing examples + free calculator.
11 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 22, 2025
How to Price Decorated Cookies: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price decorated sugar cookies profitably with real market data, cost breakdowns, and proven formulas. Includes 4 pricing examples + free calculator.
10 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2025
How to Price Brownies: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price brownies profitably with real market data, cost breakdowns, and proven formulas. Includes 3 pricing examples + free calculator.
8 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Birthday Cakes: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price birthday cakes profitably with size-based pricing, custom design costs, and theme complexity. Includes 5 examples + free calculator.
13 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Cupcakes: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price cupcakes profitably with per-dozen pricing, frosting complexity, and flavor premiums. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
11 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Pies: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price pies profitably with crust labor costs, filling expenses, and seasonal pricing strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
12 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Donuts: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price donuts profitably with glazing time, filling costs, and specialty topping strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
10 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Bagels: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price bagels profitably with boiling time, topping costs, and wholesale vs retail strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
11 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Scones: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price scones profitably with add-in costs, glazing options, and cafe vs retail strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
10 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Brioche: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price brioche profitably with butter costs, enriched dough labor, and premium positioning strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
11 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Chocolate Truffles: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price chocolate truffles profitably with premium chocolate costs, hand-rolling labor, and luxury positioning. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
10 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Muffins: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price muffins profitably with ingredient costs, labor time, and jumbo vs standard sizing strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
11 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Cheesecake: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price cheesecake profitably with premium ingredient costs, baking time, and whole vs slice pricing strategies. Includes 4 examples + free calculator.
12 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Biscotti: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price biscotti profitably with double-baking labor, premium ingredients, and coffee shop partnership strategies. Includes 3 examples + free calculator.
10 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Lemon Bars: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price lemon bars profitably with shortbread crust costs, lemon filling, and dessert bar strategies. Includes 3 examples + free calculator.
9 min read
Pricing GuideJanuary 23, 2026
How to Price Coffee Cake: Complete Guide + Calculator (2026)
Learn how to price coffee cake profitably with crumb topping costs, labor time, and slice vs whole cake strategies. Includes 3 examples + free calculator.
10 min read

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