We are located in Kingman Arizona and I was thinking about starting a dented can store. Can you please give me an idea of how much it would cost to buy the merchandise for a small store?
This is a very 'involved' business to start but if you're thinking about it you should talk with your state, county and city offices to find out all the regulations regarding this type of store. Be prepared to be shocked (some states are more strict than others).
Also, your local Small Business Administration usually always can provide information and usually will have pamphlets with a lot of information that every new business owner needs.
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First off you need to check with the country health services in your area. This is a complicated business to open up. You will need to get permits for the store to start off with. I am not sure how much these cost in your area.
Second, you need to find your store space and rent the space.
Third, you need to get your shelves for the store so you can display your stock.
Fourth, you need to find a company that sells dented items.
I do believe that you have to watch the expiration date on cans so that you comply with the law for selling safe food.
I would say to start off with you are looking at around $50,000 to $100,000 to open a store like this.
I just opened my store two weeks ago. It took me about 3 months from the time I decided to open a store until I actually opened. My total cost for everything was $30k. I got lucky with my location as it already had coolers and freezer along with most of the shelving.
Where in Oregon can I find a place to buy banana box or truck loads of bent and dent items?
By Tina from Gresham, OR
I would like info on how to start a bent and dent store and around how much it cost to get one started in Alabama.
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By Laurie S
Have you tried your question on Google?
Maybe just Google your question:
Bent n dent stores in (state/city).
Lots of answers/information.
Probably should Google How to open store also.
Does anyone know who a supplier for the Kentucky area is?
By Latisha
I live in Florida but here there is no "one" supplier. Do you mean that you are looking to open a store? If so there is a lot to learn (and DO) before finding a supplier.
Suppliers here are any store that "sells" their damaged items and usually you have to bid against several potential "buyers".
I have researched Nebraska for a bent and dent salvage store, in the entire state, there are none anywhere. I would love to start one, but it makes me wonder if Nebraska has laws and regulations that prevent these type of stores to exist? Please advise me if you know. And where do you get the goods to line the shelves for start up endeavor?
By Paige
Hi Paige,
We are the largest wholesaler or Salvage Grocery in the region and are the primary vendor for almost all of the bent and dent / discount grocery stores. We are family owned, in business for 30 years. Our warehouses are in St Paul, MN and we ship across the country. We sell mixed loads of Dry Grocery, Frozen Grocery and Fresh Grocery- by the case or by the pallet.
Give me a call as we would like to explore doing business together. I can also be helpful with advice as we have helped many stores open.
Michael Burt
Reclaim Center Inc
651-646-1839
Email- michael (at) reclaimcenter (dot) com
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By Jeanette
I've been serving in the Retail Salvage Food business for over 25+ years. I can supply product to anyone interested in opening a bent and dent store. Please visit our website at sbkliquidators.weebly.com/
