In this upcoming article Michael will share important details on how to size a new bakery, calculate an existing bakery’s efficiency, and how to determine the square footage needed in a new location. Using a tried and true formula that was developed over years of visiting bakeries and designing them.
Building Bakery Series
How to Choose the Right Space for Your Bakery
Every bakery dream begins with a vision — but the moment you start looking for a space, that dream collides with power panels, ceiling heights, and square footage that may or may not work for you. In this article, Master Baker and consultant Michael Eggebrecht shares hard-earned insights from designing hundreds of bakeries across the U.S. Learn how to judge a space before signing a lease, calculate how much product your bakery can truly produce, and plan your utilities for long-term growth. Whether you’re opening a small retail shop or building a wholesale facility, this guide will help you choose a space that’s ready to bake — not one that will fight you every day.
November 3, 2025
