Pick & Mix Profitability Calculator: Know Your ROI Before Investing
Pick & mix installations generate 65–75% gross margins and €500–2,000 monthly revenue per installation (depending on location and assortment). For retail buyers considering pick & mix, the critical question is ROI: how long until installation pays for itself, and what's the long-term profit potential? This guide includes a profitability calculator and economics model to help you forecast returns before committing. Most retail locations achieve breakeven within 4–8 months.
Pick & Mix Economics: The Numbers
Pick & mix installations generate exceptional returns compared to traditional candy retail.
ROI Calculator: Your Installation
Use this framework to calculate YOUR pick & mix ROI:
Step 1: Installation Cost - Display unit: €3,000–8,000 - Initial stock: €500–1,500 - Signage/setup: €200–500 - Total investment: €4,000–10,000
Step 2: Monthly Economics - Expected monthly volume: 30–120 kg (location-dependent) - Retail price: €14–16/kg - Monthly revenue: €420–1,920 - Gross margin: 65–75% - Monthly gross profit: €273–1,440
Step 3: Operating Costs - Labor (restock/management): €50–150/month - Shrink/waste: €20–60/month - Total monthly costs: €70–210
Step 4: Breakeven & ROI - Net monthly profit: €200–1,230 - Months to breakeven: 5–25 months (typical: 6–12) - 12-month net profit: €2,400–14,760 - 36-month cumulative profit: €7,200–44,280 - 3-year ROI: 72–1,107%
Interpreting your numbers: High-traffic locations (500+ daily footfall) reach breakeven in 4–6 months. Low-traffic locations (under 200 daily) may take 12–18 months. Location selection is the single biggest ROI driver.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Typical installation: 4–8 months. High-traffic locations: 2–4 months. Low-traffic: 12+ months. Depends on investment size, location traffic, and assortment quality.
Typical: €150–300/month net. High-performing: €300–600/month. Low-performing: <€100/month. Driven by foot traffic, assortment, pricing, and operational excellence.
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