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How to open a dumplings production (business plan). Mini-factory for the production of dumplings - a quick start

Dumplings are one of the most popular dishes in our country, and their production is quite profitable business. It would seem that all niches in the manufacture of these products are occupied, and with a new brand, with the current competition, it is impossible to break into the market. Is there any chance of success in the dumpling business? Where to start and how to beat the competition? All these questions will be answered by our next interlocutor.

Reconomica talked to a dumpling manufacturer who, with a limited budget and for short term managed to win a part of the market in his city. A young entrepreneur from Astrakhan started his career from the bottom, working as a loader in the grocery market, and currently occupies worthy place, among manufacturers working for quality.

The businessman told us his success story, and revealed to us some secrets of what things to look for when choosing frozen semi-finished products (and much more interesting about the quality of products on Russian market foodstuffs). Also, readers will have the opportunity to look inside at the production of dumplings, which for some will be a discovery, and for some this information will shock.

There is nothing to do in business without hands-on experience! Where did I start

Greetings to all. My name is Marat, I am 27 years old and I live in Astrakhan. I am a frozen food manufacturer. fast food. My products are of high quality and affordable price.

That's how my career started.

In this article I will tell you how I managed to go from an ordinary loader to an entrepreneur who owns a small production workshop equipped with the most modern equipment. At the moment, I have 8 people who are satisfied with their jobs.

I started as a loader, and I'm not ashamed of it!

He began his career at the local city market, as a simple loader. I came from the army, there was no work, and I decided to temporarily work as a loader. I loaded everything, from cereals to meat. This profession did not look very prestigious, but I earned my thousand - one and a half a day. Often I had to stay for night loading, and this was additional income. Gradually, I got involved in this business, and I even began to succeed in saving a little money.

I worked as a loader for a little over a year. I didn't arrange employment contracts with the administration of the market, but negotiated directly with entrepreneurs. I worked for several outlets at the same time. It was hard, but I always made it. I also worked for two trade pavilions selling meat.

From loaders to cutters

One day the owner of one of the meat pavilions called me and asked me to come quickly. It turned out that on the eve of the May holidays, her cutter fell ill with another bout of drunkenness and did not go to work. This often happens in trading. She asked me to chop the meat, as there was a queue at the counter and there was no one to work.

I have tried to chop meat before, but I have never done it at such a pace. The buyers demanded that they be released. I had to put aside doubts and just do the work. I started a new job in my life - cutting meat.

The first cuts came out uneven, but within two hours I got the hang of it, stopped dropping the ax and meat from my hands, and something even began to work out.

The first day of work as a cutter pleasantly surprised me

Since the meat was good, and there were many buyers on this pre-holiday day, all four carcasses were sold before the evening.

Evening came, the meat was sold, the counters were empty, and it was time to pay for my work. The fact is that the meat cutter receives 7 rubles for each chopped kilogram. I ground four carcasses, and in total it turned out to be 465 kilograms. The salary for the day was 3225 rubles. This is more than good. Of course, I was very tired that day, my hands ached from habit, but it was worth it.

So I decided on my future profession - working with meat products

Then I firmly decided to learn how to chop and butcher meat. I began to often replace cutters at different points and earn more. On ordinary days, less meat was sold from the outlet, from about 100 to 150 kilograms, but at the same time I could serve several outlets at once. My income in the market began to consistently exceed 2,000 rubles a day, given that I could go home after three in the afternoon.

Gradually I turned into a professional cutter. The meat business sucked me in completely, and I even started my own small business. I studied the life of the market very well, and knew exactly where to buy, when and how to sell meat. All I had to do was open my own shop.

The meat market in the city market is my first business.

First steps in the meat business

To rent a trading place and a refrigerator, I needed documents, and I. It cost me 3500 rubles. The sanitary book and some other papers came out to another 2,700 rubles. The necessary equipment - and this is a cart, a cutting deck, an ax and scales - cost me another 16,000 rubles. I purchased all the equipment used.

I tried to work in such a way that I did not have problems

Renting a trading place in the market cost 6,000 rubles, and renting a small refrigerator came out another 3,000 rubles a month. Accounting services cost another 4,000 rubles per quarter. Deductions went from 6000 to 8000 per quarter.

For tax reporting, I did not miss a large amount of goods, and approximately deducted no more than 10,000 rubles per quarter. Everyone is trying to avoid taxes. Tax audits are rare, and mostly they are carried out on customer complaints, or when someone snitchs on a competitor. I tried to work in such a way that I did not have problems.

My first business was relatively successful. I tried to sell at least 100 kilograms of meat a day and my earnings came out from 3,000 rubles for such a sale. I specialized in selling beef. The retail markup for this meat is 30-50 rubles per kilogram (in our region, anyway). I chopped and sold myself, so I saved money on hiring a seller and a cutter. Moreover, I also served neighboring outlets and received additional income from them. Things went on, the business developed, and I acquired new acquaintances.

I noticed someone else's business and began to analyze it

Once I met the so-called dumplings. It was such a caste of entrepreneurs who were engaged in the production of dumplings. These dumplings bought meat for their products every day. But not tenderloin, as many might think, but all the cheapest that is on the market.

The horrors of our town

For some, this will be a discovery, but on the shelves of Astrakhan, and in other cities, I think, too, dumplings from meat waste are sold.

No matter how scary it may sound, but the filling includes exactly what is not sold from the counter, winds up and loses its presentation. The filling of dumplings includes such “delicacies” as head meat, flank, films, everything that is not sold from the counter for several days and is discounted due to the fact that it may disappear.

Poor quality dumplings flood store shelves.

If these people are given free rein, they will put whatever they want in dumplings.

But this is not the worst. The most terrible people are butchers who try to deceive dumplings and sell them already spoiled meat, washing it with potassium permanganate first to remove the smell. These tricks very often work, and in inexpensive store dumplings, it turns out that for all sanitary standards should be in the trash.

What you need to know about meat products. A small digression into big productions

And I'm even afraid to imagine what is happening at those enterprises that use food chemistry. The meat there can be replaced with another substance. This is widely practiced in Food Industry, and it is easy to prove this by comparing the price of a sausage or frankfurters with the purchase price of meat.

The raw material cannot be cheaper than the final product. If the price of sausages, sausages or cutlets is lower than the price of meat, then you need to be prepared for the fact that you are eating toilet paper mixed with pork skins and flavor enhancers. And I’ll also say for information: if the sausage is chicken or with poultry meat, then this does not mean at all that the bird, before being processed into minced meat, will be rolled and the meat will be separated from the bones. This procedure is expensive. It is easier for the manufacturer to turn minced meat into a paste by triple distillation through an industrial meat grinder. This explains the presence of a pasty substance in dumplings instead of meat.

But our dumplings do not use chemistry - because of their lack of education, but simply sweep away everything that should soon be disposed of.

New business planning. Business plan for the production of dumplings

For a very long time I watched the producers of dumplings, and tried to calculate their benefits. Their dumplings sold on average price segment and went after those that are sold in large chain stores.

If you argue (and call a spade a spade), then in the network dumplings instead of filling there is pasty chemistry, and in those sold under the guise of homemade, there is still meat, of course, the worst, but still meat.

Homemade dumplings, not because they are made with love, but because there is no equipment

These dumplings are called homemade because they are molded by hand by people from Central Asia. This is also beneficial for the employer, he saves on the purchase of expensive equipment, and hand-made modeling can be passed off as homemade dumplings.

This state of affairs is the case in almost all mini-shops of the local level. The quality of the products produced leaves much to be desired. Maybe entrepreneurs are happy to produce high quality products, and be proud of it, but sometimes a bad product, by default, suits everyone - manufacturers and end consumers.

logical inference

After finding out enough information, I began to think about expanding my business. I reasoned like this: I have meat suppliers, a refrigerator for storing meat products and a point of sale. I could buy raw materials cheaper and of acceptable quality. I will have no waste, because I could sell all the residual products of production from my point of view. The profitability of such workshops ranged from 30 to 70%. I was able to maintain this profitability, but significantly improve the quality of the product due to the fact that I could buy raw materials directly.

I set about writing a short business plan, and this is what came out of it.

The dumpling machine is the main unit in my workshop.

The cost of equipment for the dumpling shop. Specific figures

Necessary equipment:

• A second-hand gazelle with a thermal booth - 160,000 rubles.
• Dumpling machine JGL-120 - 130,000 rubles.
• The meat grinder is professional, with a productivity of 100 kg. per hour - 32,000 rubles.
• Dough mixer for tough dough brand L4-KhTV, with a capacity of 60 kg. per hour - 84,800 rubles.
• Freezer POZIS FV 115, 4 units - 60,000 rubles.
• Refrigerator - 22,000 rubles.
• Shock freezing chamber, equipment with installation - 110,000 rubles.
• tables from of stainless steel- 4 units. - 14,000 rubles.
• Cutting tables and other equipment - 15,000 rubles.
• Washers, plumbing and other - 13,000 rubles.
• Electronic scales, large and small - 19,000 rubles.
• Other expenses, furniture, wardrobes, locker rooms - 20,000 rubles.
• Video surveillance system - 44,000 rubles.
• Repair and equipment of the premises, to bring it into proper sanitary condition - 150,000 rubles.

The amount that I planned to spend on the renovation of the premises, I deduced for an area of ​​150 square meters. This included tiles, in those places where it is needed, plastering, painting walls and ceilings with water-based paint.

The amount of one-time expenses amounted to 873,000 rubles. This is a normal amount, since several dumpling shops were sold in the region, and their price tag exceeded 1,000,000 rubles.

True, I did not have a filling and packaging machine, but I decided that it was not needed yet. The fact is that the registration of a trademark costs around 400,000 rubles, and so far I have not been able to afford it.

Good staff is half the success of the enterprise

Further, I had to focus on planning the staff of the working personnel necessary for the normal functioning of the dumpling shop. My highlight was that I decided to hire a technologist who would understand the task at hand. And the task was as follows: to keep the quality of products stable high level constantly.

As an experienced butcher, I know that all meat products that appear on the market are popular, since the manufacturer initial stage production does its job conscientiously.

A good team is half the battle.

You should never let the workshop run by itself!

In general, the whole business in the food sector is very simple. If the product is edible and tasty, then they will take it. It will be taken as long as the manufacturer controls the entire technological process and the product remains of stable quality. Nobody wants to experiment with food. If a person likes a product once and does not fail again, then this product will always be sold until the quality deteriorates.

It would seem that it is an idyll, and nothing can prevent you from making money, but practice shows otherwise. When production gets on stream, other factors intervene -.

If, for example, 500 kilograms of meat are processed on a working day, and 50 kilograms of it are stolen by workers, then this means that there will be a 10% underweight of the filling in dumplings. The buyer will immediately feel it. If they do not add to the mixer right amount eggs, then instead of the broth in the pot, the buyer will have an adhesive liquid, and such dumplings cannot be added to the soup.

A good dough should be yellowish in color. This means that it is involved in technology.

After such incidents, sales will always fall.

Therefore, a person responsible for outgoing products is needed in production. Many make a mistake and appoint one of the workers responsible for the production process. A simple worker, even the best, will not cope with this duty.

I tried to form a staff according to all the rules of good production

• Technologist, he is also the head of production - 35,000 rubles.
• Driver - forwarder - 20,000 rubles.
• Meat cutter, minced meat harvester - 23,000 rubles.
• Dough preparer - 23,000 rubles.
• Procurer of onions and carrots for minced meat, handyman - 18,000 rubles.
• The operator of the dumpling machine - 26,000 rubles.
• Packer - 18,000 rubles.
• Accountant - 22,000 rubles.

The amount of monthly expenses was to be 185,000 rubles. To this amount was added the rent for the premises of 20,000 rubles per month. Total, to start the project, with a monthly first payment, the amount was 1,078,000 rubles, excluding the cost of electricity and other expenses. The amount is quite serious, and if I were an investor who does not know this business, then I would think, but I had been working with meat products for several years and knew exactly what I would succeed.

A little about the profitability of the production of dumplings and semi-finished meat products

Ideally, the profitability of fresh-frozen products is from 30 to 70%. For the normal functioning of the dumpling shop, I had to produce at least 600 kg. dumplings a day. This amounted to 12,600 kilograms of products per month, taking into account the five-day work week.

The raw material cost of a kilogram of dumplings according to my technology is 146 rubles - taking into account the use of beef and pork of the first grade. The packaging and label took another 2 rubles per kilogram. Selling wholesale price of a pack of dumplings weighing 0.5 kg. was 90 rubles. It turns out that from a kilogram of dumplings, I had a profit of 34 rubles. It was a dirty profit, and you still had to pay a salary from it.

How much of the proceeds remains net profit

With the full implementation of the entire monthly batch, the profit should be 428,000 rubles. Since the calculation was made on the basis of the raw material cost of production, it only remained to pay wages to workers from this amount, which amounted to 185,000 rubles a month, and taxes, transport costs, rent and electricity were also paid from it. Additional expenses were added by about 60,000 rubles a month.

By my calculations, dumpling shop should bring from 150 to 180 thousand rubles. This is a good result, because the workshop should work autonomously, without my participation. My participation should be only in the first six months of the workshop, and then two sales representatives were to be added to the staff to sell products and expand the distribution network.

Launch of the production of dumplings

After all the calculations, I decided to organize a business. It took me two months to do this. I decided to open the workshop in October. At this time, the vegetable season is already ending, and good sales of meat products begin.

As planned, the workshop, equipped with equipment and staff, was ready to open.

About marketing - how to find sales for new products

I started to worry about sales in advance. I traveled to many stores and retail chains in order to negotiate the sale of products. There was only one offer for distributors - they will receive goods that will not be stale on the shelves, while the price of the products will be the same as that of other entrepreneurs. Many agreed to these conditions and decided to purchase a trial batch.

First production batch

The opening day arrived, the equipment was tested, and production began. On the first day we produced 350 kg. dumplings. There were several stops during the production process due to equipment adjustment.

On the second day, we already reached the working plan of 600 kg. This was the daily norm, and there was no need to exceed its needs. Almost a ton of products have accumulated in the freezers.

Delivery of goods and waiting for applications

I stopped production for a few days to deliver goods and wait for the first orders from stores. I delivered the first batch to more than 25 stores. Almost all goods had to be distributed for sale. An agonizing wait ensued.

I was confident in my product, because, in addition to the good quality of dumplings, spices for cooking were added to each package. It looked attractive and was also very convenient for the buyer. This method of packaging was suggested by the production technologist. This, of course, resulted in certain costs, but it also gave an advantage over competitors.

A quality product is the key to the success of any business.

As I expected, almost all stores made an application for the product. Production was resumed and began to work according to the established plan.

The start of a new business went without surprises

I did everything the way I planned. The experience of working in the market helped me to start earning immediately. I knew everything about the competitors and used all the accumulated knowledge against them.

Production expansion

For more successful sales and the elimination of the delivery of goods to stores, I decided to rent a retail outlet at a grocery wholesale base. Such a step required additional investments in the amount of 90,000 rubles. This money was needed for the purchase of chest freezers and the necessary equipment.

I raised the plan to 800 kilograms per shift. It was almost the maximum power of the unit.

Implementation also approached these figures.

It's simple in food production

After three months of work, my dumplings were known to the whole city. It has become quite a popular product. I will reveal a little secret of my success - in the production of products you either immediately earn money or not. If the product is tasty, it will immediately become popular, and therefore, it will immediately be sold. name on good quality and inexpensive price easy enough to do, hard to maintain that level later. Buyers will not forgive if, for some reason, the product one day appears on the shelves in an inedible form.

What absolutely cannot be done

If the product turns out to be defective - due to a human factor, or due to equipment failure, then it is better to throw it away. You can not be greedy in these moments and sell it at a discount.

I have taken large batches of dumplings to a dog shelter several times. This is very expensive, but it is better to lose 50,000 rubles once than the trust of customers.

Correct calculation - successful business

Now my business is stable. The release of products is going according to plan, and the implementation does not lag behind production. I raised the salaries of my employees, as the production plan increased, and, consequently, the workload on the staff increased.

Now I'm thinking about acquiring a trademark and entering other markets in the region.

A detailed analysis of the process of opening the production of dumplings with calculations of starting investments, profitability and future profits, as well as a description of the pros and cons of the business, features technological process, marketing options and the company's marketing strategy.

In this article, we will detail how to quickly launch profitable business for the production of dumplings. Below will be described - starting from the registration of the enterprise and ending with the search for a sales market.

The production of dumplings at home can hardly be called a profitable business. It's more of a hobby that brings a small but steady income. Another thing is the opening of a production mini-workshop in a specially equipped room. And that's what we'll be talking about next.

Business Advantages and Disadvantages

Perhaps it’s worth starting with the pros and cons of the business in the production of dumplings. So it will be easier to understand what the entrepreneur expects in the future.

Advantages

1. A wide range of sales market, which is constantly in need of quality products. Many food outlets are trying to find more conscientious dumpling producers who do not sacrifice quality for the sake of economy or their own benefits. The most demanded dumplings are made "home-style".
2. To open your own mini-workshop, you need a small start-up capital(more on this below).
3. High profitability of the business, subject to its proper organization and conduct.
4. The ability to constantly expand the range of products.
5. Together with dumplings, other similar products (for example, manti) can be produced.

Flaws

1. High level of competition in the market. In order for production to really become profitable, it is necessary to try not only on the quality of products, but also on the diversity of the assortment. You will also have to make a lot of effort to find reliable buyers.
2. There are a lot of requirements for the production premises and personnel from the fire service, SES and other authorities.

From this it can be seen that the advantages are greater than the disadvantages. Therefore, it is advisable to at least try to prove yourself in this business. Profit will be in any case. And you can expand the range and sales market at any time. The main thing is to competently conduct business and work out an effective marketing strategy.

Now it’s worth talking about what every entrepreneur is primarily interested in.

Profitability of the business for the production of dumplings

Suppose that in one work shift we get 500 kg of dumplings. Cost price finished products for 1 kg 75 rubles. Sale price - 100 rubles. From 1 kg we get a net profit of 25 rubles. For one shift comes out 12.500 rubles. arrived. Per month - approximately 375,000 rubles. From this amount we remove the salary of the staff from, say, 5 people - 100,000 rubles. And minus the cost of rent and utilities - 80,000 rubles. As a result, we get net profit - 195,000 rubles.

From these calculations, we can conclude that the business will pay off within a year. But this can happen faster if about or more than 1 ton of finished products per shift. Also, at the initial stage, you can reduce the cost of raw materials. For example, buying not pork or beef, but chicken is much cheaper. In this scenario, the business will pay off within six months.

Starting capital for opening a mini-workshop

Now you need to decide how much money you need to start a business. The calculation will also be made on approximate figures. You can get more accurate data if you look at the prices for equipment, renting premises in your region, etc.

So, to open a mini-workshop, the first thing to do is to purchase equipment. It will require from 500,000 rubles. up to 2.000.000 rub.

After purchasing the equipment, you need to take care of the premises. Here, spending will amount to at least 40,000 rubles.

Raw materials will also require a substantial amount in the region of 400,000 rubles. Although in this case You can save money by taking less raw materials. But it's better not to. Its quality is also forbidden to be neglected. The enterprise is new and it is necessary to enter the market with high-quality products.

The cost of a marketing campaign will be approximately 40,000 rubles. That is, it is advertising and promotion of products, the search for a reliable market.

It is worth saving money in advance. The amount depends on the number of employees. That is, with a salary of 20,000 rubles. and 5 employees will need 100,000 rubles.

It turns out that the minimum and mandatory investment in starting a business is from 1,000,000 rubles.

It should be noted that this figure for the production of dumplings at home will be significantly lower.

How to register the production of dumplings?

There are no difficulties during the registration process. Especially if you chose good room with quality repairs and all necessary communications.

To legalize a mini-workshop, you need:

• Register with the tax office individual entrepreneur. Choose a taxation system (preferably STS or OSNO). Code economic activity and the necessary package of documents can be clarified at the IMNS at the place of residence.
• Obtain a restaurant license.
• Execute and obtain documents authorizing the use cash register(if necessary).
• Visit the fire inspectorate and obtain all necessary permits from them. To do this, you will need to show the inspector the rented premises where production will be carried out.
• It is identical with the SES - you need to get permission from them.
• Obtain permits from Rospotrebnadzor.

Also, each employee of the mini-workshop must have a valid sanitary book, which allows the production of semi-finished products.

Registering a business can take a long time. Therefore, sometimes it is advisable to delegate such a task to specialized companies.

Choosing a room for a mini-workshop

For a small production, about 300 square meters will be enough. m. It must fully comply with all the requirements of the fire and sanitary services.

The production facility must have:

• Hoods and ventilation.
• Hot and cold water supply.
• Sewerage with cleaning system.
• Power supply for 220V and 380V.

The following premises should also be organized:

• Manufacturing facility.
• Warehouse for storage of finished products.
• Storage room for raw materials.
• Toilet and shower room.
• Administration office/s.
• Rest room for staff and meals.

All this must be in the enterprise. Otherwise, the fire service and SES will have a lot of claims against you.

Equipment for the production of

Now that the business is legalized, the premises meet all the requirements of the SES and the fire department needs to purchase equipment. In particular, you will need:

• Flour sifter.
• Device for automatic dough preparation.
• Automatic minced meat grinder.
• Stirrer for minced meat.
• Devices for the formation of dumplings with interchangeable frames.
• Packing machine (preferably several pieces).
• Refrigerators for storage of finished products and raw materials.

Don't skimp on equipment. After all, it automates almost all important production processes, which will reduce the cost of staff salaries and increase production capacity.

Who will work in production?

In this case, you determine everything yourself. If the business is a family business, then there is no point in hiring strangers. It's easier to work as a family. However, it is more profitable to hire the following specialists:

• Technologist.
• Kitchen workers (cooks).
• Director and accountant (if necessary).
• Sales employee (also, if needed).
• Equipment repairman.
• Storekeeper and movers.

From this list can be deleted immediately three specialists. If you manage all administrative affairs yourself, then you can not hire a director, accountant and sales officer. However, it is best to take an accountant with work experience, so that in the future there will be no problems with the tax due to errors in accounting.

Sales market: to whom to sell finished products?

Finding a reliable sales market is not an easy task. Especially in a highly competitive environment. However, nothing is impossible. Ready to buy quality dumplings a lot. And here is a small list of possible buyers:

• Large retail chains and shops.
• Canteen enterprises and companies.
• Cafe.
• Institutions Catering.
• Grocery outlets.

It is also worth considering the option of your own outlet. For example, open a company store under the company's brand. But in this case, you will have to offer customers other products. You can additionally produce manti, sell minced meat of your own production, or sell various seasonings, sauces and ketchups for dumplings. Simply put, open a store with a narrow direction, but with a wide range.

Marketing strategy and product promotion

Advertising your own company and promoting products is a very important stage in business development. Here you have to spend a lot of effort and more than one thousand rubles. If you are not confident in your own abilities, or there is no free time, then it is better to delegate this task to an agency. Nevertheless, experienced specialists will more effectively conduct an advertising campaign and find you buyers at the initial stage.

But if you decide to promote yourself, then here's what you need to do first:

• Advertise in the media (newspapers, TV, radio).
• Create a website with a range of products and ready-made prices. Run .
• Distribute to various retail outlets and catering establishments.
• Call potential buyers and offer your products.

In order for you to receive fewer rejections for a commercial offer or when you call, it is better not to overcharge too much. It is optimal to make a margin of 20% -50%. Later, when the company is untwisted, you can change the pricing policy. The main thing is that regular customers are convinced of the quality and demand for your finished products by consumers.

The main stages of the production of dumplings

It is impossible not to affect the production process. You should at least theoretically know how dumplings are made.

Stage 1. Processing of raw materials. This includes sifting flour, defrosting, washing and cleaning meat, decontaminating eggs, making brine, and peeling onions.

Stage 2. Dough kneading. This process it is desirable to automate the mixer.

Stage 3. Cooking minced meat. Prepared meat passes through a meat grinder. Following him, the onion is also chopped. Then all the ingredients are mixed in a mixer.

Stage 4. Formation of dumplings. Dumplings are molded with a special device. It is possible to produce products of any shape, since specialized equipment usually has several frames.

Stage 5. Freezing dumplings. After formation, the dumplings are laid out on spacings and placed in the refrigerator for freezing.

Stage 6. Packaging of finished products. At the final stage, all dumplings are packaged, packaged and labeled.

As you can see, almost the entire production process is automated. Therefore, a staff of 5 people will be quite enough. Moreover, if time permits, some of the tasks can be taken over. Then you can save up to 50,000 rubles. per month on employees' salaries.

The idea for the production of dumplings is worthy of attention. If you want to open a profitable business with a relatively small investment, then this option is ideal. Moreover, you will always have delicious dumplings of your own production on the table.

Total: 26 units, 8 suppliers, prices from 15,000 to 720,200 rubles.

Pelmeni equipment is designed for the preparation of frozen semi-finished products - dumplings, manti, ravioli, etc. It is installed at meat processing enterprises of various capacities and ensures compliance with the full production cycle of this type of product, from minced meat preparation and dough kneading to freezing and packaging.

The preparation of dumplings consists of the following production cycle:

• dough kneading,
• Grinding raw materials (meat, onions),
• mince mixing,
• modeling,
• Freeze
• Package
• Storage

Purpose

The subject of production is dumplings.

raw material

The main raw materials for the production of dumplings are:

• with 29-30% gluten content;
• meat of pork, beef, poultry;
• chicken eggs or their substitutes: melange, egg powder;
• milk or water;
• bulb onions;
• salt, spices.

Required equipment

The following types of technological equipment are involved in the production of dumplings:

• meat grinder;
• meat mixer;
• sifter;
• dough mixing machine;
• dumpling machine;
• refrigerating chamber low-temperature;
• packing machine;
• medium temperature refrigerator.

Each of the listed types of technological equipment has distinctive features which should be taken into account when technical equipment workshops.

Meat grinders

Meat grinders (meat chopping machines) are used to produce minced meat. Manufacturers of meat grinders offer models in desktop and floor versions, powered by an electric drive.

When choosing a model for a dumpling shop, it is recommended to pay attention to the performance of the machine - it must ensure uninterrupted processing of the raw materials necessary for the production of products. In addition, it is desirable to have the “Reverse” function, which allows, without a special stop of the meat grinder and its disassembly, to get rid of tendons and films wound around the auger, as well as large pieces of meat that are stuck. The presence of a safety ring on the loading bowl will significantly reduce the risk of injury to personnel.

Comparative analysis of the cost of meat grinders

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name	GASTROMIX MG-12
Performance
Cost, rub.
Note		Thanks to the use of a worm gear, energy consumption is significantly reduced (savings up to 40%)

As can be seen from the information presented in the table, the cost of meat grinders is directly related to their performance. The minimum price of industrial meat grinders is from 9 thousand rubles, which is most suitable for small enterprises. The maximum cost may exceed 564 thousand rubles, but such meat grinders, due to their power, are more expedient to purchase for large-scale industries.

Meat mixers

Meat mixers are designed to mix all the ingredients that make up the minced meat into a homogeneous mass. The duration of one production cycle should not exceed 1 minute, otherwise the fat will separate from the meat and the minced meat will become dry, which contributes to a significant deterioration in the quality of the finished product.

Machines are produced in desktop and floor versions, with mechanical and electric drives. For a dumpling shop, it is recommended to choose electric minced meat mixers with the function of different mixing directions, since they provide minced meat of the desired quality and consistency. An important aspect is the presence of working chamber safety grille to minimize the risk of personal injury.

Comparative analysis of the cost of meat mixers

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name	STARFOOD BX35A		MAINCA RM-150
Performance
Cost, rub.
Note			Has a dual mixing direction

The information presented in the table indicates that the cost of minced meat is directly dependent on their productivity. The lower price threshold is in the range of 47-48 thousand rubles. For this price, you can purchase machines with a capacity of 150-250 kg / h, having a different volume of working chambers: from 30 to 50 liters and which are an excellent option for small businesses. High-performance meat mixers at a price of 435 thousand rubles. more suitable for large-scale production with a wide range of minced meat semi-finished products.

Screeners

Sieves - devices designed for sifting flour in order to remove impurities from it and saturate the air with oxygen. Depending on the design, they can be vibrating or screw, table and floor, and equipped with replaceable sieves with different sizes cells.

For a small dumpling shop, it is recommended to choose desktop vibrating sifters, as they have a fairly high performance and, due to their compactness, can significantly save space in the room. It is advisable to give preference to models equipped with magnetic traps that can attract metal impurities that enter the flour at the time of grinding and are unsafe for human health.

Comparative analysis of the cost of screeners

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name
Performance
Cost, rub.
Note			Equipped with a magnetic trap to remove metal impurities

As can be seen from the information presented in the table, the cost of this type of equipment primarily depends on the manufacturer. Screeners of Russian companies, not inferior in performance to foreign counterparts, have a cost that is an order of magnitude lower. The minimum price of a machine processing 150 kg / h is in the region of 20-21 thousand rubles, which is an excellent option for small enterprises. High performance models are more commonly used in the bakery industry.

Dough mixers

In the process of production of dumplings are used dough mixing machines to make hard dough. The prepared raw material is placed in a bowl, where it is mixed to a homogeneous consistency with blades of the appropriate shape - hook-shaped, Z-shaped or spiral. Available in desktop and floor versions.

When choosing a dough mixer, you should pay attention to its ability to cook hard dough - the machines used in confectionery shops do not have enough power and may not be able to cope with the task. It's better to prioritize floor model with replaceable retractable bowls equipped with safety grids or guards - this will ensure an uninterrupted cooking process and reduce the risk of injury to personnel.

Comparative cost analysis of dough mixers

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name	Pavlovsky OMZ Ya-16 SHCH-3		EFFEDUE SRTM 300 SUPREME
Performance
Cost, rub.
Note		Kneading lever imitates manual kneading	Automatic, equipped with two engines and high-strength parts

As can be seen from the information presented in the table, the cost of this type of equipment is tied to its performance. For the minimum cost, which is within 43 thousand rubles, you can purchase a dough mixer Russian production, preparing up to 260 kg of dough per hour, which fully satisfies the needs of a small business. Automatic programmable machines with a price of over 974 thousand rubles. designed for large industrial enterprises.

Dumpling machines

Dumpling machines are designed for forming dumplings. The models presented on the technological equipment market allow you to cook products various shapes: “crescent”, including those with a scallop along the edge, “cushion”, etc.

When choosing this type of equipment, you should pay attention to the presence of interchangeable frames in the basic configuration, on which the variety of forms of products depends - if they are not available, an additional purchase will be required, which means additional costs. An important aspect is the functionality of the pelmeni apparatus: the presence of functions for regulating the size of pelmeni, the speed of filling and the thickness of the dough.

Comparative analysis of the cost of dumplings

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name	STARFOOD 1647003
Performance
Cost, rub.
Note	The thickness of the dough and the weight of the filling are adjustable	Possibility of producing 18 types of products	Operated by two operators

As can be seen from the information presented in the table, the cost of dumpling machines depends on their performance and functionality. The minimum cost of this type of equipment is within 60 thousand rubles, however, the output is low - from 70 kg / h. For small enterprises, a Chinese-made device of the middle price category (about 80 thousand rubles), producing up to 160 kg of dumplings per hour, would be a good option. The devices are expensive - from 750 thousand rubles. more often purchased for large enterprises.

Low temperature cold rooms

Formed dumplings are frozen in low-temperature refrigerating chambers at a temperature of about -18 ° C. There are conveyor quick-freezing units with high productivity, but it is impractical to use them at small enterprises.

Packaging machines

Packing machines and semi-automatic machines are designed for filling and packing frozen products in fully or translucent polypropylene bags with a branded pattern of the dumpling manufacturer.

When choosing equipment for a dumpling shop, it is recommended to give preference to automatic packaging devices - they do not require the presence of a person in the process of work and have a wider list of functions: they can put the date of manufacture, have the ability to program weight, work with various types films are equipped with interchangeable dispensers for several product categories.

Comparative analysis of the cost of dumpling packing machines

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Name	Filling and packing machine for dumplings ("Don packaging")	U-03-01 ("MAKIZ")	FAS-200D-NN ("UpakProm")
Performance	up to 7 packs/min	up to 7 packs/min	up to 24 packs/min
Cost, rub.
Note	Two-stage, equipped with a thermal printer	Two-stage, equipped with dater, photosensor, encoder.	Pneumatic broaching of film 500 mm wide is used

As can be seen from the information presented in the table, the cost of packaging equipment depends on functionality and performance. The simplest machines with a minimum set of options can be purchased for 142 thousand rubles. It is better for small businesses to focus on equipment of the middle price category (from 450 thousand rubles) - it has a capacity of about 7 packs / min, which is quite acceptable for them, and has all the necessary functionality. More expensive machines are advisable to use in large industries.

Medium temperature refrigerators

Medium-temperature refrigerating chambers are used for short-term storage of raw materials included in the pelmeni recipe. When equipping the workshop, attention should be paid to the fact that their volume corresponds to the volume of low-temperature chambers.

Technological cycle

Technological cycle of dumplings production

Premises and communications

The workshop for the production of dumplings must meet the following requirements:

Indoor temperature
Humidity
Water supply	A centralized water supply is required. Quality drinking water must comply with GOST R 51232-98. Hot water supplied to all sinks, showers, washing and industrial baths, temperature - not lower than 65 ° C.
Sewerage	Wastewater disposal should be carried out in a system of centralized sewer facilities. It is not allowed to install sewer risers in the production workshop.
Line power
Mains voltage

The production of dumplings is one of the activities of meat processing industries, therefore this area of ​​\u200b\u200bactivity is regulated by the relevant regulatory documentation: Sanitary regulations and norms, Construction norms and rules, as well as current GOSTs. Compliance with their requirements guarantees the release of high-quality products that are safe for consumers.

Normative documents

• GOST R 51232-98 “DRINKING WATER. General requirements for the organization
  and methods of quality control"
• "Sanitary and veterinary requirements for the design of meat industry enterprises"

Dumplings are instant products and are in great demand among the population regardless of the season, so their production will always be in demand. Often, businessmen combine the production of these semi-finished products with the modeling of dumplings, manti, pancakes, meatballs and other products, which allows them to expand the range and increase profits from the work of the enterprise.

The production of dumplings at home can be organized by anyone who wants to open their own business without large investments. Despite the great competition, this type of activity is profitable, however, the enterprise will need to produce tasty and high-quality products, as well as the optimal selling price.

Pros and cons of a dumpling business at home

The great popularity of dumplings is easily explained, because anyone can buy them inexpensively and quickly cook them. We will analyze the main advantages and disadvantages of this product, which will allow budding entrepreneurs to understand the needs of customers and the intricacies of production.

To begin with, we note that in the consumer market today there is a huge demand for high-quality semi-finished products, so entrepreneurs should not have difficulties with sales. In addition, dumplings bring tangible income to many outlets, and their leaders are interested in producers who do not save on raw materials. The benefits of doing business in the manufacture of dumplings also include:

• the possibility of organizing an enterprise with minimal investment;
• high profitability of the "pelmeni" business;
• a wide range of manufactured semi-finished products;
• year-round demand for the product;
• moderate production costs, depreciation of equipment and advertising;
• long shelf life of finished products.

Starting a business is quite simple, since at the start you don’t have to rent production facilities and purchase expensive equipment. You can make dumplings at first at home, and for cooking minced meat in every kitchen there are knives and a meat grinder.

Despite the clear advantages of this business, there are still some negative sides. First of all, they should include a lot of competition, because dumplings with a certain skill can be sculpted by each person.

It is also worth considering that special requirements are imposed on the premises for the production of semi-finished products by the sanitary and epidemiological station, fire supervision and other structures, which must be observed without fail for the smooth operation of the enterprise.

Since this type of business has a lot of advantages, the production of dumplings should be considered as a promising business. In addition, it is important to know that with a certain amount of effort and high quality products, income will not be long in coming.

Over time, you can expand production by increasing the range of manufactured semi-finished products. Effective marketing and competent business management are the main components of success.

Technology of making dumplings

Consider the features of the technology for the production of dumplings at home and in the workshop. In the first case, they can be made in the kitchen using hand molding, while the output is about 8-10 kg in 1 working day.

Cooking semi-finished products at home does not require special preparation and equipment of the production facility, as well as the purchase of expensive equipment. The technology for making dumplings in a home mini-workshop consists of several main stages. These should include:

• processing ingredients;
• dough preparation;
• minced meat arrangement;
• modeling dumplings;
• freezing products;
• packaging of finished semi-finished products.

At the stage of processing raw materials, the meat is cleaned and washed, the eggs are disinfected, after which a water-salt solution is prepared. Then peel the onion and garlic and start cooking minced meat. For this, a meat grinder is used, through which meat preparations, onions with garlic and other vegetables (for example, potatoes) are passed. In order for the filling to have a uniform consistency, the crushed ingredients must be thoroughly mixed. Do this with an electromechanical stirrer or manually (rubber gloves are required) for a quarter of an hour.

Important: to reduce the cost of production, a large amount of onion is added to minced meat. Also, potatoes are used to arrange the minced meat, which gives the dumplings a good taste.

The dough should be prepared with preliminary sifting of flour. This can be done by hand or using a mixer. When all the components are ready, proceed directly to the modeling of dumplings. Minced meat is wrapped in dough by hand or using a device for making dumplings. Prepared semi-finished products are laid out on trays and placed in freezing chambers. If you use the machine, then at home you can cook a much larger amount of products.

Pelmeni are packed in colorless plastic bags weighing 1 and 0.5 kg. If you plan to produce small volumes of products, you do not need to purchase a filling machine. Dumplings of various colors are in great demand among consumers, especially if there are several of them in one package. For coloring semi-finished products, juices of spinach, beets, black currants and other natural ingredients are used.

The technology for making dumplings in workshop conditions is notable for some difficulties. First of all, this is due to the significant volumes of manufactured products, which require a certain amount of raw materials. Meat for production can be purchased in frozen blocks or cooked by hand using special processing, for which trimming and boning are used. To prepare the dough in workshop conditions, take flour with gluten at least 30%. In addition, the dough must have a strictly defined humidity, which ranges from 38-42%.

All components are thoroughly mixed using an automatic dough mixer for at least 20 minutes, while, depending on the technology, the dough can ripen from several hours to a day at a temperature of +3°C.

To prepare minced meat, the meat is cut into small pieces, after which it is crushed. mechanically(special cutters are used for this). After that, salt, onion, garlic, spices, vegetables and water are added to the resulting mass, then everything is mixed for 10 minutes. The finished stuffing is unloaded into steel tanks, from where it is removed for further molding.

The workshop uses machines for making dumplings with a certain capacity. On such equipment there are hoppers for loading the finished minced meat and feeding the dough, which are sent to the production conveyor automatically. Ready dumplings are packed using special equipment. There are certain requirements for packaging in accordance with GOST R 51074-2003. It must include information such as:

• name and location of the manufacturing company;
• date of production of semi-finished products;
• name of the finished product;
• compound;
• best before date.

Finished products in plastic transparent bags are packaged in cardboard boxes. The manufacturer's label must be present on the container. It indicates total weight containers and number of packs.

How to open a dumpling shop at home?

To open a dumpling shop at home, you need minimal equipment. To do this, you should get a meat grinder (preferably electric), a freezer and a dumplings (form for making semi-finished products). As production increases, it will be necessary to invite assistants to work.

If you use the device for sculpting dumplings, for 1 hour of work you can cook 10-12 kg of ready-made semi-finished products. The presence of small equipment for the production of dumplings, ravioli and homemade noodles will expand the range of the enterprise and increase profits.

The acquisition of automatic devices will make it possible to increase production volumes. So, with the help of 1 piece of equipment, you can sift flour, knead the dough and form dumplings, while for 1 work shift you get about 350-400 kg of semi-finished products.

For such a quantity of dumplings, you also need to purchase a packing machine. Beginning entrepreneurs should know that to open a small home workshop, it is enough to pick up compact equipment, with which you can make about 100-150 kg of blanks per hour.

Business registration

The process of registering an enterprise for the production of dumplings and other semi-finished products does not present any difficulties. To legalize their activities, an entrepreneur needs to contact the tax office and apply for registration of IP. There you can specify the OKVED code, which will be required for accounting and statistics in the Federal Tax Service. You will also need to obtain the following documents:

• license to open the production of public catering;
• permits in the fire inspection and Rospotrebnadzor;
• certificate of SES;
• permission to use a cash register.

If production is initially planned with the involvement of hired employees, they will definitely need to have a sanitary book. This legalizes their access to the production of a food group of goods. You should be prepared for the fact that it will take several months to register a business. Its cost will be about 7-10 thousand rubles.

Room preparation

It is important for a full-fledged activity to choose industrial premises that will comply with sanitary standards and fire safety, as well as equipped with serviceable communications (water supply, electricity, ventilation, etc.). To organize the work of a mini-workshop, you will need to find production areas from 50 m². If you plan to open an enterprise with a medium-capacity production line, then you should look for premises from 250 m².

Sanstation imposes special requirements on production facilities, which, in addition to cleanliness, must have clearly defined areas or separate areas for storing raw materials and finished products. Also, the company needs to allocate a separate place for the installation of freezing equipment. This should also include the presence of a room for cutting meat products. The floors and walls in it should be lined with tiles that can be easily cleaned.

The enterprise should allocate a room for staff, as well as equip a sanitary room and showers. Please note that the equipment for the production of dumplings is powered by a variable power supply, so it must be possible to connect to 220 and 380 V. The workshop must be equipped with a system supply and exhaust ventilation, sewerage and powerful lighting.

When looking for a suitable place for the production of semi-finished products and dumplings, one should pay attention to public catering establishments (kitchens, public canteens), which are initially adapted for the manufacture of products and comply with the standards of state regulatory authorities.

If you try to remake inappropriate areas for a dumpling shop, this undertaking will cost too much. You should also pay attention to the presence of a good transport interchange, which is a necessary condition for the unimpeded delivery of raw materials and export of the company's products.

Purchase of equipment

How to decide on the equipment and equip production with it? Beginning entrepreneurs should know what you need to purchase:

• automatic dough mixer - 70 thousand rubles;
• dough rolling machine - 35 thousand rubles;
• equipment for sifting flour - 20 thousand rubles;
• electric meat mixer - 30 thousand rubles;
• industrial meat grinder - 28 thousand rubles.

Since raw materials for the preparation of dumplings and other types of semi-finished products, as well as finished products require certain storage conditions, it is necessary to install in the workshop refrigerator compartment(for raw materials), a shock freezer and a freezer for storing finished products. About 170 thousand rubles will have to be spent on their purchase.

To reduce costs when purchasing equipment for a small workshop, you can purchase a table-type flour sifter. It is compact in size and allows you to quickly get a lot of raw materials for high-quality dough. Don't skimp on the purchase industrial meat grinder, since the smooth operation of the production process depends on its quality. It is worth paying attention to those models that are equipped with a reverse, which allows you to quickly remove stuck cartilage and tendons.

As for devices for mixing minced meat, that is, devices for desktop and floor type. Their cost varies depending on the type of drive, which can be electrical or mechanical. If you plan to independently deliver products to customers, you need to spend about 600 thousand rubles on the purchase of a used refrigerator.

Purchasing Ingredients

To ensure the smooth operation of production, it is necessary to organize the supply of raw materials. In addition, you should calculate the stock of ingredients for making dumplings. To minimize costs, it is recommended to purchase raw materials in supermarkets, wholesale depots and markets.

As for meat, different varieties are allowed and it must always be fresh. You can not use by-products to reduce the cost of production, as well as cartilage, tendons and other production waste. Please note that some entrepreneurs use poultry and animal skins for minced meat. You should not do this, because dumplings with such a filling are not in demand among buyers.

To purchase fresh meat, you should contact the management of the livestock farm and conclude a supply agreement with them. This option ensures the availability of always fresh products, the quality of which will be confirmed by appropriate quality certificates.

If the farms are located far from the location of production, it is possible to purchase meat in large supermarkets at wholesale prices. To do this, you need to find out when fresh batches are imported, and buy them strictly at a certain time.

Attraction of working personnel

Often, the production of dumplings is a family business, where all work responsibilities are distributed among all relatives. However, specialists who are well versed in the specifics of the process may be required:

• shift adjuster of electromechanical equipment;
• production technologist;
• accountant;
• director.

Depending on the volume of production, kitchen workers will be required to be involved in the process of preparing minced meat and dough. It is mandatory to hire cleaners, movers and a storekeeper, as well as a sales manager.

Important: if family members will work in production, its head can take on the duties of the head of the company, accounting and master the distribution channels (sales) of finished products. This will save you money on employee salaries.

Conducting an advertising campaign

How to announce your products to a large number of consumers and properly build a marketing campaign? First of all, it should be understood that no one knows a start-up enterprise, and the quality of dumplings and semi-finished products for many will be a big question.

It makes sense to turn to a professional advertising agency, whose specialists will develop a strategy for promoting the company's products. Quite often in settlements fairs are held where one should take part and acquaint consumers with the quality of their dumplings and other goods.

To independently promote the company's products, you can use various effective ways. First of all, you need to create an information resource of the company on the Internet, where the entire range of products will be presented. You should also specify prices, contact information and a commercial offer for buyers. It is very important to place high-quality photos on the site, which will be able to present samples of dumplings and other products in all their glory. In addition to the above methods of promoting your own brand, the following will be effective:

• placement of advertisements on television and other media;
• promotion of products through personal communication with potential consumers;
• distribution of commercial offers to catering establishments, supermarkets, markets, shops.

Please note that before launching sales, you should carefully analyze the prices of competitors. Usually, a trade margin of 20% is made on products. The purpose of an advertising campaign is to convince customers to buy a product and evaluate the quality of the products offered. The main thing is to keep the brand, and information about products will spread between people instantly, which is guaranteed to attract big flow regular buyers.

Sales of finished products

The issue of selling finished products is relevant for every entrepreneur who decides to organize a business in the production of dumplings and semi-finished products. Sales mechanisms can be very different, and their effectiveness depends directly on the volume of production.

So, if dumplings are prepared at home and their quantity is relatively small, they can be easily sold to private buyers, as well as fulfill individual requests. As a rule, such methods are good if the enterprise produces about 10-12 kg during the day.

Excellent results can be achieved if you sell semi-finished products with the help of advertising in in social networks, as well as by placing offers for users on free classifieds boards.

If you open your own store, you can easily sell finished products through it, moreover, this method will quickly attract a large number of regular customers. To do this, the entrepreneur will need to register a trade enterprise with the Federal Tax Service food products and hire a salesperson. You can find many interesting offers for renting shopping pavilions and small shops. As practice shows, such outlets bring good income, if located in residential areas, near shopping centers, educational institutions, large industrial associations and other places with big amount of people.

Willingly "freeze" buy cafes and points of sale of fast food. Particular attention should be paid to inexpensive canteens, catering establishments, which are located at stations and markets. When communicating with the heads of public catering enterprises, it is worth emphasizing that home-made recipes are used in the manufacture of dumplings. Good results are obtained by cooperation with a network of small stores that operate under a single brand, and wholesalers.

Business plan for the production of dumplings

Let's give an approximate calculation of the estimate, which will allow us to present the approximate amount of profit, provided that the dumpling shop will produce 700 kg of products in 1 working day. So the investment will be:

• purchase of equipment - 350 thousand rubles;
• repair of the production premises - 40 thousand rubles;
• costs for advertising campaign- 30 thousand rubles;
• business registration - 7-10 thousand rubles;
• purchase of raw materials - 65 thousand rubles.

Also, the production enterprise will have mandatory monthly expenses. These should include:

• rent of industrial premises - 40 thousand rubles;
• utility bills - 10 thousand rubles;
• salary of employees - 100 thousand rubles;
• purchase Supplies- 20 thousand rubles.

The cost of 1 kg of dumplings is 65 rubles, and the average selling price on the market is 92 rubles. The profit from 1 kg of products is 27 rubles, and the income per shift is 18.9 thousand rubles. If we take into account that the enterprise will work seven days a week, the total amount for the month will be 567 thousand rubles. Now it is necessary to subtract the costs of staff salaries, the purchase of consumables and the rental of premises in the amount of 170 thousand rubles, and we will get a profit of 397 thousand rubles.

How to compete with other companies?

Unlike factory-made dumplings, homemade products have a unique taste, since they are made using a unique recipe, as well as high-quality and fresh ingredients.

The best way to produce delicious dumplings that will be in great demand among customers is to cook them the way every family does - with special love. Under production conditions, soy is added to minced meat (to reduce costs and increase profits), which significantly reduces product quality. To compete with other companies, you should offer the highest quality dumplings to the buyer. An honest entrepreneur will always find a way to competently minimize production costs and the cost of dumplings. For example, you can expand the range by releasing new types of semi-finished products with the open use of natural ingredients.

In conclusion, we note that the return on investment in the development of a business in the manufacture of dumplings comes after 1 year of operation of the enterprise. If during this period the company remains afloat, then its organization and marketing were carried out correctly, and the possibility of expanding production capacities can also be considered.

At all times, production was considered the most profitable line of business, and the production of dumplings in this line is one of the most profitable.

A properly organized business based on the production of demanded products is a gold mine that can feed not only you, but also all your heirs.

Pelmeni is a very popular product that is in great demand among the population. There is no season for dumplings, and they are swept from store shelves all year round. These semi-finished products are in constantly growing demand, which is due not only to their high taste characteristics, but also to their usefulness. In Russia, dumplings are a traditional food.

In connection with all of the above, the production of dumplings for entrepreneurs is a very good business idea that can be implemented without huge investments. But this, in turn, leads to the fact that there is a lot of competition in the market.

To find your niche, you need to produce high-quality and delicious product that will find its way to the hearts of customers.

First steps

The organization of any production is a complex process and takes a certain time. It will take you up to 2 months to open a dumpling shop.

During this period, the entrepreneur several important organizational stages:

• Market analysis and collection of necessary information on competitors. In order to minimize possible risks, it is necessary to make a preliminary analysis of the niche and see how the competitors are doing. Such an analysis gives a lot useful information which can be used in your own production.
• Creation of a business plan. No self-respecting entrepreneur will start a business without a business plan.

  This document is needed not only to attract investor funds. On the contrary, a business plan is primarily needed for the entrepreneur himself. Therefore, its importance should not be underestimated. Having received the results of the market analysis, you should immediately sit down for a business plan and put your vision of the future project on paper.

• Registration with the tax authorities. In order to calmly do business and enlist the support of the state, it is necessary to legalize your business as soon as possible.

  This will take you up to 2 weeks and a maximum of 10,000 rubles.

• Room selection and obtaining permits from SES.
• Purchase and installation of equipment.
• Hiring.
• Conclusion of contracts with suppliers, purchase of raw materials.

Start of the production run

The specificity of the dumpling business determines the constancy of the production cycle. Due to the fact that the demand for dumplings is constant, you will not need to stop the "conveyor line".

The production of dumplings will consist of the following stages:

• Test preparation.
• Minced meat preparation.
• Preparation of dumplings.
• Freezing finished products.
• Packaging of final products.
• Marketing and product promotion. Wholesale and retail sales.

What is required at the start?

Let's take a closer look some key points business organization process. The information below will be very useful for a novice entrepreneur, but is not an exhaustive source of knowledge.

The more data a businessman collects before starting a business, the better armed he is. Therefore, try to always have the most up-to-date information in your field of work.

Room preparation

First of all, you will need a room where the process of making dumplings, storing raw materials and finished products will take place.

To open a dumpling shop you need:

• Rent (or build) an enclosed space with an area of ​​50 sq. m.

  There are no special requirements, except for compliance with all sanitary standards that apply to food production facilities. Also important is the availability of water, electricity, ventilation and heating.

• Once you have found a room, you must prepare and bring it in accordance with all SES standards. Walls should be plastered and covered with paint or other quickly washable material.

  As an option, you can cover the walls and floor with glossy tiles. This method will cost a little more than paint, but such repairs will last you much longer.

The cost of the premises can be reduced by renting it outside the city. If you have your Vacation home, then a mini dumpling shop can be organized on its territory.

What technology to choose?

The dumpling shop can be organized in two different ways , which depend on the method of production of the final product.

Handicraft production

Dumplings will be molded by hand, at home. Starting a business from home is the cheapest way to start your own business. The specificity lies in the fact that in this case it will not be necessary to purchase expensive equipment. Depending on the scale of the enterprise, dumplings will be molded at home on their own or in a small room hired for this purpose by employees.

Available several features:

• Production volume is limited and depends on the number of employees. To increase the volume of products, you will have to increase the staff or work in several shifts.
• The cost of the final product will be high, in connection with which the price of dumplings will be higher.

Nevertheless, according to reviews, today a significant part of customers prefer hand-made “home-made dumplings” and are ready to pay more for them.

Automated production

Purchase of special equipment will require large investment resources that will pay off for a long time.

TO the benefits of this technology can be attributed:

• The company can easily produce large volumes of products.
• The cost of dumplings will be several times less than in handicraft production, which will allow you to get more profit.

After choosing a production method, it is worth taking care of the culinary component. Today, there are a lot of recipes for making dumplings that can be found in the public domain.

The most important criterion for production efficiency is not only quantitative and cost indicators, but also the taste characteristics of the product.

Find or come up with your own recipe for making the most delicious dumplings and half the work will be done.

Necessary equipment

Regardless of the chosen production method, the dumpling shop should have the minimum set of equipment that will help speed up the sculpting process.

When handmade the following equipment is required:

• Meat grinder.
• Knives and other kitchen utensils.
• Packing machine.
• Refrigerators for storage of raw materials.
• Refrigerating chambers for storage of finished products.

Operations for kneading dough, making minced meat and molding dumplings will be carried out by staff. It is advisable to divide the workers into several teams, each of which will be responsible for its area.

Average the purchase of equipment for a handicraft workshop will cost 300,000 rubles.

How a business equipped with modern equipment for the production of dumplings works, see the video:

If an entrepreneur wants to open automated dumpling shop, then he needs:

• Automatic meat grinder with a production volume of 200-300 kg/hour.
• Equipment for mixing meat.
• Dough preparation equipment with a capacity of 150 kg/h and dough mixers.
• Equipment for molding dumplings.
• Equipment for freezing finished products with a capacity of up to 150 kg/hour.
• Equipment for packing.
• Cooling chamber.

The entire production process is automated. To adjust the processes, human resources in the amount of 2-3 operators will be needed.

Average the purchase of equipment for an automated workshop will cost about 1,000,000 rubles.

The final price of equipment depends on its quality and brand.

Example of financial planning

The most affordable way to open a dumpling shop is handicraft production.

Let's carry out financial calculations for this method and find out the estimated cost of the project:

Total costs - 895,000 rubles.

Investment costs- 740,000 rubles.

• Registration of a business and collection of permits - 10,000 rubles.
• Repair of the premises - 50,000 rubles.
• Purchase necessary equipment- 300,000 rubles.
• The cost of raw materials - 350,000 rubles.
• The cost of marketing and advertising in the media - 30,000 rubles.

Monthly expenses- 155,000 rubles.

• Room rental - 35,000 rubles.
• Salary for staff - 100,000 rubles.
• Utility expenses - 10,000 rubles.
• Other expenses - 10,000 rubles.

Cost calculation

The second important indicator is the estimated cost of production. This indicator will affect the competitiveness and profitability of your dumpling shop and the potential for profit.

Let's determine the cost of production using the example of calculating some varieties available on the market today (Table 1).

Tab. 1. Calculation of the cost of dumplings.

№	Raw materials	Recipe for homemade dumplings			Russian dumplings recipe			Recipe for dumplings "Danilovskiye"
		Consumption rate	Price per one.	Total amount	Consumption rate	Price per one.	Total amount	Consumption rate	Price per one.	Total amount
1	beef meat	16,6	170	2822	16,6	170	2822	4	170	680
2	Pork meat	13	130	1690	—	—	—	—	—	—
3	Lard	—	—	—	6	45	270	6	45	270
4	minced chicken	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	66	132
5	Heart	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	70	70
6	Water (for stuffing and dough)	11,67	—	—	14,47	—	—	20,42	—	—
7	Phosphate	0,062	98	6	0,03	98	6	0,03	98	6
8	Salt	0,5	4,5	2	0,5	4,5	2	0,5	4,5	2
9	Pepper	0,062	80	4	0,03	80	2,4	0,03	80	2,4
10	Onion	3,7	12	44	4,7	12	56,4	5	12	60
11	Flour	23	8	184	23	8	184	23	8	184
12	Egg powder	0,205	120	24	0,205	120	24	0,205	120	24
13	soy isolate				0,210	82	17,2
14	Spices				0,1	297,3	29,73	0,3	297,3	89,19
15	The skin of St.	—	—	—	—	—	—	1,6	15	24
16	texture	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	36	72
*	Total for the recipe	66.67 kg	—	4776 r.	66.04 kg.	—	3413.73 rubles	66,04	—	1615.59 p.
**	Price for 1 kg. dumplings	4776/66.67=71.63 rubles/kg.			3413.73 / 66.04 = 51.69 rubles / kg.			1615.59 / 66.04 = 24.46 rubles / kg.
***	Selling price to stores	142 r/kg.			93 rubles / kg.			43.6 rubles / kg.
	Margin (markup)	98%			79,9%			78%

Based on the above calculations, we can conclude that the cost of 1 kg. products varies from 24.46 rubles / kg. up to 71, 63 rubles / kg. The average markup on manufactured products is 85%.

The planned output per month is 3500 kg.

Planned revenue per month - 3500 * 71.63 kg. = 250,705 rubles.

Planned profit per month– 250705 r. - 155,000 rubles = 95,705 rubles.