I am curious what others do. I know one shop nearby goes to the local Sam's Club to buy items she sells, muffins, condiments, dairy products, paper goods, etc. She buys the muffins and wraps them in platic wrap. She says it is cheaper but she goes a few times a week. She just serves muffins and scones--that's it. It seems to work for her and her location.
A friend of mine owns a small restaurant and says that "Sysco is too expensive." He goes to a warehouse about an hour away once a week to pick supplies up.
I would love to serve fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries and I have been considering serving a few different panini's. Someone who ran a successful shop suggested some quick breakfast sandwiches through a food service. I don't know if I should pick this up at a warehouse or have it delivered, or which is more cost/time effective?
So, I was wondering what most of you do? And what works for you?
A friend of mine owns a small restaurant and says that "Sysco is too expensive." He goes to a warehouse about an hour away once a week to pick supplies up.
I would love to serve fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries and I have been considering serving a few different panini's. Someone who ran a successful shop suggested some quick breakfast sandwiches through a food service. I don't know if I should pick this up at a warehouse or have it delivered, or which is more cost/time effective?
So, I was wondering what most of you do? And what works for you?