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Unfold ItThink. Unfold. Move.Unfold ItThink. Unfold. Move.I've been baking professionally for 5 years and want to open my own bakery. I have a concept, recipes, and supplier relationships. What I don't have is a business plan, funding strategy, or any idea how to find and sign a commercial lease.
Plan for: Write a Business Plan for a Bakery and Secure Your First Location
Underestimating the cost of commercial bakery equipment and permits in Seattle.
Add a 20% contingency buffer to your final startup cost calculations to cover unexpected expenses.
Delays in loan approval pushing back your 6-12 month timeline.
Apply to multiple lenders simultaneously, including local credit unions and SBA-backed lenders.
Signing a lease with hidden costs (like unexpected Triple Net/NNN fees).
Always have a commercial real estate attorney review the lease before you sign it.
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