Kitchen Supplies Store

6 Kitchen Supplies Store Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

Opening the doors to a kitchen supplies store can be a practical venture if you have a passion for cooking and an eye for quality tools. Imagine a retail space where customers can find everything from high-end chef knives to non-stick pans, all under one roof.

This business idea revolves around curating and selling an extensive range of kitchen products. Your store could cater to novice home cooks, professional chefs, and everyone in between. The process involves sourcing unique and durable items, setting up an attractive storefront, either online, offline, or both, and marketing to attract cooking enthusiasts.

Running a kitchen supplies store means engaging with a steady consumer base. Everyone needs kitchen tools, whether to replace old ones or upgrade to the newest trends. Creating a store that offers value, quality, and excellent service will not only fulfill a market need but also give you the satisfaction of enhancing your customers' culinary experiences. If you enjoy the idea of providing essentials that make daily life easier and more enjoyable, this could be the perfect business for you.

In this list, you'll find real-world kitchen supplies store success stories and very profitable examples of starting a kitchen supplies store that makes money.

1. Concrete Countertop Solutions ($13.2M/year)

Ed Baldoni, the founder of Concrete Countertop Solutions, came up with the idea for his business after discovering concrete countertops at a national home show. As a developer with 40 years of experience, Baldoni saw the potential in offering a simpler way to build concrete countertops and created the Z Counterform System. With the help of instructional videos, strategic partnerships, and a focus on attracting the DIY market, the business has grown to generate over $12 million in revenue in just 10 years.

How much money it makes: $13.2M/year
How many people on the team: 10

I Make $13.2M/Year Selling Concrete Countertops For DIY'ers

Concrete Countertop Solutions, a small but dedicated team that has grown from an idea to over $12M in revenue in 10 years, has succeeded by expanding into the swimming pool industry and investing in advertising, with their instructional videos and targeted social media campaigns contributing to their accelerated growth.

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2. Magnus Home Products ($6M/year)

Howard Law, co-founder of Magnus Home Products, had over 20 years of experience in sourcing, marketing, and purchasing kitchen and bath products. Alongside his partner who had a background in IT, they started Magnus to provide unique, high-end kitchen and bath products that are not typically found in big box stores. With their expertise and a team of key players, they have been able to double their sales each year, projecting $5 million in sales this year.

How much money it makes: $6M/year
How many people on the team: 14

How We Started A $500K/Month Business Selling Kitchen And Bath Products

Magnus Home Products, an e-commerce business specializing in unique high-end kitchen and bath products, has doubled their sales each year since starting in August 2017 and is projected to reach sales of $5,000,000 this year.

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3. BBQGrills.com ($6M/year)

relying on word-of-mouth would be our strategy. We focused on providing exceptional customer service and offering high-quality products that would stand the test of time. With just $600 in our bank account, we took a chance and worked tirelessly to build our business. And now, just 11 months later, we have achieved $2 million in overall sales without any advertising or remarketing ads.

How much money it makes: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $600
How many people on the team: 2

From $600 left to $2M in sales in its first year of Business Selling BBQ And Outdoor Kitchen Equipment

BBQGrills.com is an online retailer of outdoor kitchen equipment, BBQ grills, and patio heaters that earned $2 million in sales within its first year of business through a focus on quality, performance, and customer service.

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4. Cave Tools ($4M/year)

Michael "Medium Rare" O'Donnell, the founder of Cave Tools and Grill Master University, initially started his journey as an entrepreneur after taking an unpaid internship with a serial entrepreneur in college. He saw the potential for creating his own successful business and started Cave Tools as a side project to test his own marketing skills. By leveraging his experience and expertise, O'Donnell was able to scale Cave Tools into a $2 million per year brand while also traveling to nearly 40 different countries.

How much money it makes: $4M/year
How many people on the team: 1

How We Built A $2M/Year Business Selling Barbecue Tools

Learn how Michael "Medium Rare" O'Donnell built Cave Tools into a $2 million per year brand selling high-quality barbecue tools and accessories, and expanded his business by launching Grill Master University, an online barbecue masterclass platform, all while traveling to and living in almost 40 different countries in just the last 3 years.

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5. Boil Boss ($285K/year)

Robert Lapeyre was inspired to launch Boil Boss after his father's old idea of a rapid seafood cooling system reignited his passion for cooking. Armed with personal experience and research, Robert tackled overcooked seafood, leading to $285,000 in 2023 revenue.

How much money it makes: $285K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2K
How many people on the team: 4

I Designed A Better Way To Boil Seafood And Make $285K/Year

Learn how Boil Boss, an innovative boiling accessory company, generated $285,000 in 2023 and aims for expansion in 2024 through customer base growth and website optimization.

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6. Humble Blades ($24K/year)

In a bold and risky move, Chris Sofia decided to start a custom knife business with no prior knowledge or experience in the industry. Armed with only his passion for knives and a desire to break free from the corporate world, Chris invested his last unemployment check into purchasing materials and embarked on a journey of trial and error. Through perseverance and dedication, he honed his skills and turned his passion into a successful handmade knife brand, attracting customers through authenticity and personalized customer service. As he looks towards the future, Chris aims to scale his business and become a true leader in the industry.

How much money it makes: $24K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 1

Leaving A Career In Design And Marketing To Start Making Handmade Custom Knives

Chris Sofia shares how he turned his passion for knives and his marketing and design background into a bespoke knife-making business with a focus on authenticity and customer service, using social media as his primary marketing tool.

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