Why Custom Kitchen Trailers Slash Startup & Monthly Overhead
A legacy bakery maker pivots
After years supplying commercial-grade baking equipment, Gunavel Bakery Inc. has rolled that know-how into a new line of custom mobile kitchens and bakery trailers. The team now designs, builds, and services “kitchens on wheels” that let food entrepreneurs launch without the fixed-site price tag.
Why now? Costs are up, margins are thin
Brick-and-mortar restaurants in Canada are pricier than ever—build-outs in 2025 run CA $150–$500 per sq ft before furniture, permits, or staffing GTA General Contractors, and total openings in Toronto often top CA $175 k–$750 k Toast POS. Industry analysts put the overall increase since 2019 at 15–20 % thanks to pricier materials, utilities, and labour Food & Wine.
Bricks vs. wheels: the cost gap
| Cost area | Fixed Storefront | Mobile Kitchen | Gain |
| Up-front build | CA $175k- $750k | CA $9 k–$25 k (Gunavel) | 80 %+ cheaper |
| Monthly lease | CA $5 k–$12 k (Downtown) | $0 (no rent) | Eliminated |
| Utilities | CA $1 k–$3 k | 30–50 % lower (smaller footprint) | Big cut |
| Staff | Full front-of-house | Skeleton crew | Lower payroll |
Launching a food-truck business—including truck, equipment, permits, and branding—typically sits between $50 k and $250 k Restroworks, still a fraction of most storefronts.
More than savings
- Market agility – Park at festivals, campuses, or corporate lunches; follow demand.
- Faster break-even – Lower overhead means profits can start months, not years, after launch.
- Rolling billboard – The trailer itself broadcasts your brand everywhere it goes.
- Regulatory head-start – Gunavel builds to health- & fire-code specs, streamlining inspection.
Gunavel’s edge
- Three turnkey tiers – Basic (CA $9 k), Enhanced (CA $15 k), and Premium (CA $25 k) give bakers entry-level to luxury options, all stainless-steel and plumbed.
- Gunavel Bakery Bakery DNA – Floor plans optimise oven placement, proofing space, and ventilation—skills honed from years in commercial baking.
- Full lifecycle care – Retrofits, upgrades, and maintenance programs keep units compliant and profitable.
Ready to roll?
If rising rents are kneading your margins thin, a custom trailer could be the recipe for growth. Book a discovery call with Gunavel Bakery Inc. to map your mobile kitchen and calculate your personal break-even point.