Dumpling business in our country is considered very profitable. Workshops for the production of such products literally in a year pay off. After all, dumplings and dumplings - the goods are actually very popular and more than in demand on the market. However, such a business will be beneficial, of course, only if it is properly organized.
How to open a workshop: milestones
The production of dumplings as a business usually begins with the selection of a suitable room. It must meet certain requirements and be divided into several zones. In one of the halls it will be necessary to install the equipment itself for the production of ravioli. Another should be reserved for a warehouse of ingredients and finished products. It is also desirable that in a rented or purchased room there is a place for changing clothes for workers and accounting (or a technologist’s office).
Then you can proceed with the selection of equipment. The dumplings production workshop is usually equipped as standard. The nuances in the selection of equipment depend mainly only on the features of production: manual sculpting or automatic. In the latter case, it is best to purchase a ready-made complete line immediately.
After the equipment is purchased and installed, you can proceed to:
You will also have to invite SES workers to the dumpling production workshop and get permission for this type of activity. Of course, attention should be paid to the question of where the raw materials will be supplied from, as well as to find markets.
Where to get meat and other products
Raw materials for the preparation of ravioli and dumplings are usually purchased:
In the first case, meat, potatoes, cottage cheese, etc. are usually cheaper. However, the majority of Russian farmers are unable to deliver products. And even more so in remote areas. Therefore, it will be necessary to find such suppliers in the immediate vicinity of the settlement where the workshop is supposed to be opened. And this, unfortunately, is not always possible.
Imported raw materials will cost more than domestic. But on the other hand, the list of services of its suppliers includes delivery to the destination. Of course, for a fee. Moreover, so that later there would be no problems, such companies should check the availability of quality certificates for the supplied products.
What may be the markets
Of course, an entrepreneur who decided to open a dumpling workshop can organize his own dining room or even a retail outlet. However, this will require additional costs. Therefore, novice businessmen usually sell finished products through small shops or large retail chains. Thus, it is possible to sell both “machine” and hand-made dumplings, the production of which is often even more profitable (they are tastier).
The second implementation option, of course, is considered much more preferable. Through a large network, much more dumplings and dumplings can be sold. However, well-known trading companies often take bonuses of 20-25% for their sales services. Therefore, before concluding a contract with a large network, the entrepreneur will have to compare possible losses and profits. Sometimes it happens that the benefits of increased sales do not cover the cost of paying bonuses.
Equipment selection
What room is suitable for starting a business such as the production of ravioli, dumplings, etc., we have found out. At least two departments should be organized in it - specifically for the production itself and for the warehouse. In the event that the dumplings are sculpted manually, you need to purchase:
Complete conveyors
The dumpling production line includes all the equipment listed above, plus an additional device for modeling dumplings and dumplings, a conveyor and a packaging machine. The cost of such conveyors may depend on the configuration, performance and brand. Basically, it ranges from 10-15 thousand dollars. Separately, a machine for modeling dumplings can be bought for 2,000. e.
Of course, it is best to equip the dumpling production workshop with equipment manufactured by European manufacturers. However, even much cheaper Chinese lines can produce very high quality dumplings and dumplings. Sometimes, novice entrepreneurs also purchase used equipment. The cost of such lines, of course, is much lower (depending on performance from 15 to 700 thousand rubles).
Dough mixers
If an entrepreneur decided not to buy a finished line, but to assemble it himself from separate equipment, this machine is the first thing he needs to buy. Modern dough mixers can have different performance, design and cost. Of course, for the production of dumplings, you should buy a fairly powerful model designed for kneading dough. Very popular in the modern domestic market are, for example, devices of this type of brands SIGMA, MT-12 "Torgmash" and "Prima". The cost of such equipment may vary between 50-200 thousand rubles. So, the MT-12 mixer operator, designed to produce 50 kg of dough per hour, costs about 60 thousand rubles. Such equipment may just be the perfect option for those who decide to open a mini-production of ravioli. For larger business, more powerful equipment should be purchased. For example, the mixer operator Prima-40 for 130-400 thousand rubles.
Automatic meat grinders
The cost of this type of equipment also depends on the performance and brand. The price of Chinese meat grinders, twisting about 160 kg of minced meat per hour, fluctuates, for example, in the region of 15-20 thousand rubles. Of course, you should only purchase equipment of this type, equipped with an automatic safety device.
Dumpling machine
Equipment of this type may also vary in performance and cost. The principle of operation of such machines is quite simple. The dough is fed into a special hopper, which then begins to advance to the exit in the form of a continuous “sausage”. Under the influence of a special pump, this tube is filled with minced meat. Then a molding drum with curly cuts is rolled along the “sausage”.
A device for the production of dumplings with a capacity of 60 pieces per minute costs about 50 thousand rubles. There are more expensive equipment of this type, producing 50-158 kg / h. In general, the price of dumplings machines varies in the region of 50-150 thousand rubles.
Dumplings refrigerators
You can use equipment of any kind to freeze finished products. Very good for this purpose are suitable refrigerators, chests, cabinets. Most often, the first option is used in dumplings and dumplings production workshops. Depending on the volume, industrial freezers can cost between 40-80 thousand rubles.
Business Registration
So, a machine for the production of dumplings, dough mixers, a refrigerator and other equipment were purchased. Now you need to start the actual design of the enterprise. You can make dumplings by registering either as an IP, or as an LLC. The first option has the advantage that the owner of the workshop does not have to keep almost any documentation. Individual entrepreneurs pay taxes according to a simplified scheme. However, LLC is, in a certain sense, an option which is still much more preferable. Such companies are considered more solid, and therefore, their owners have the opportunity to conclude serious and very profitable contracts for the sale of products.
It is possible to officially register dumplings production as a business independently. However, in this case you will have to spend a lot of time and nerves. Most start-up entrepreneurs prefer to act a little differently. They simply delegate this work to specialists. Today, there are many companies involved in the registration of new firms. By the way, they often provide outsourcing services. An entrepreneur who decides to use them will not have to accept an accountant.
Which staff will have to be hired
If dumplings are supposed to be molded manually, then at least two cooks and one loader will need to be invited to organize a small workshop. You also have to hire a technologist. Best if it is a person with experience. It is the responsibility of this specialist to monitor the quality of products. Nowadays, a novice entrepreneur will be able to occupy his niche in the market only if his dumplings and dumplings are tasty enough. After all, a shortage of such products on the shelves, as you know, is not observed.
For a larger workshop, you will also need to hire a marketer and accountant. The responsibilities of the first include the search for markets and the purchase of raw materials. The accountant is responsible for reporting and taxes. Well, of course, an entrepreneur must definitely hire a technical skill. Indeed, in the workshop for the production of ravioli, like other food products, it should always be clean.
Recipe Development
The technology of production of dumplings on the scale of a small workshop looks as follows:
Raw materials are being prepared. Meat is thawed and washed, flour is sifted, etc.
Mix eggs and whey for dough.
Salt is added to the mass (sometimes other taste enhancing ingredients).
Stuffing is prepared and the dough is kneaded at the same time.
Dumpling is made.
Finished products are frozen in the chambers.
Dumplings are packed in polyethylene.
Dumplings are made in approximately the same way. The product formulation for this specialization workshop may be different. So, dumplings are made from mixed minced meat, beef, pork, chicken, lamb. The main thing is not to add soy to the filling. The buyer will quickly figure out the fake - buying dumplings under the brand name of the company will simply cease.
As for dumplings, the product of this type with potatoes (boiled or raw with the addition of lard) and cottage cheese is traditionally the most popular. Dumplings with mushroom filling are also pretty well sold out. Very often, the pelmeni workshop produces khinkali, manti and semi-finished meatballs.
How to conduct an advertising campaign
You can draw consumer attention to your products in various ways. This can be, for example, advertising audio or video clips, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, beautiful booklets. Many entrepreneurs also order advertising on packages. This product uses just a huge number of housewives, and therefore, your brand will certainly be noticed.
However, no matter how beautiful and expensive the advertisement may be, to gain a good reputation with customers, of course, is possible only if you sell high-quality and tasty dumplings at a reasonable cost. Usually, the consumer immediately notes such products and recommends them to friends and relatives. So take your business seriously, and you will be guaranteed big profits.