Sourdough Bakery Break-Even & Profit Calculator
See the exact number of sourdough loaves you need to sell each week and month to cover flour, bags, farmers' market booth fees, permits, and baking gear—plus your projected annual earnings.
Per-Loaf Price & Variable Costs
Fixed Monthly Costs & Planned Volume
Profitable at 80 Loaves/Month
Frequently Asked Questions
How many loaves a week does a cottage sourdough bakery need to break even?
Because a home micro-bakery pays zero commercial storefront rent, fixed monthly costs (farmers' market booth fees, cottage food permit/insurance, and equipment amortization) often run just $100 to $250/month—meaning most home bakers break even at just 3 to 7 loaves per week.
What is contribution margin per loaf?
Contribution margin equals your retail loaf price minus variable per-loaf costs (flour, inclusions, bag, and label). If you sell a boule for $12 and flour + packaging cost $2.45, every loaf contributes $9.55 toward fixed expenses and profit.
How do weekly sourdough bread subscriptions improve break-even stability?
Pre-paid 4-week porch-pickup or neighborhood bread subscriptions eliminate farmers' market booth fees and leftover unsold inventory, cutting your monthly break-even threshold by 40% to 60%.