If you think selling buns, doughnuts, egg rolls, or meat pies is just a “petty street hustle,” think again. In 2025, this business has become a goldmine for smart entrepreneurs across Nigeria and Africa. The secret is not just in knowing how to fry a tasty bun—it’s in scaling distribution to reach more people daily. Think about it: everyone eats snacks—students in schools, workers in offices, traders in markets, builders on construction sites, and commuters rushing to work. With the right system, you can turn this daily demand into millions of naira in steady profit
Practical steps to make ₦5 Million a year selling Buns and snacks in Nigeria
Step 1: Start with a Good Recipe
Before chasing millions, make sure your buns and snacks taste amazing. Nigerians love soft, fluffy buns with the right crunch. Your egg rolls should be well-fried and meat pies tasty enough to keep customers coming back. Quality sells itself.
Tip: Start small, test your recipe with friends, neighbors, or colleagues, and refine it until people can’t stop asking for more.
Step 2: Choose Strategic Selling Points
Don’t limit yourself to frying and waiting at home for customers. To make millions, you need distribution points in busy locations:
- Schools & university gates
- Markets & bus stops
- Construction sites
- Busy junctions
- Inside provision stores (partnership model)
- Company offices (snack supply during breaks)
When you place your products where there is traffic, your sales multiply without extra effort.
Step 3: Build a Distribution Team
You don’t need to sell everything yourself. Smart entrepreneurs create networks of sellers. Here’s how:
- Direct sellers: Hire staff who stand at locations like schools or bus stops to sell for you.
- Commission sellers: Partner with people (students, shop owners, or job seekers) who sell your snacks and get paid per piece sold.
This way, while you’re at home or managing production, your products are being sold in 10–20 different locations at the same time.
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Step 4: Run the Numbers (Proof That Millions Are Possible)
Let’s do the math together:
- Buns @ ₦100 each
If you sell 1,000 buns in a day = ₦100,000.
Even 500 buns daily = ₦50,000.
In 30 days, that’s ₦1.5 million just from buns! - Egg Rolls @ ₦500 each
Sell 100 per day = ₦50,000.
In 30 days = ₦1.5 million. - Meat Pie @ ₦600–₦1,000
If you sell 50 meat pies daily at ₦800 each = ₦40,000.
In 30 days = ₦1.2 million.
Now, imagine combining buns + egg rolls + meat pies. Even on a modest scale, you’re looking at ₦3–₦5 million yearly profit—and that’s just one outlet. With distribution across a city, the numbers multiply fast.
Step 5: Business Model Profit Breakdown
| Snack Type | Cost Price (₦) | Selling Price (₦) | Daily Sales (Example) | Daily Revenue (₦) | Profit Margin (Approx.) | Daily Profit (₦) | Monthly Profit (₦) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buns | 50 | 100 | 1,000 | 100,000 | 50% | 50,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Egg Roll | 300 | 500 | 100 | 50,000 | 40% | 20,000 | 600,000 |
| Meat Pie | 400–600 | 800–1,000 | 50 | 40,000 | 35–40% | 15,000 | 450,000 |
| Doughnut | 70 | 150 | 500 | 75,000 | 45% | 33,750 | 1,012,500 |
Key insight: Just 1,000 buns daily alone equals ₦1.5 million monthly profit. Adding more products only multiplies your earnings.
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Step 6: Start-up Cost Breakdown (2025 Nigeria)
Ingredient Prices (Average 2025 Market Rates)
- Flour (50 kg bag): ₦11,500–₦15,000 (avg. ₦12,500)
- Eggs (crate of 30): ₦5,500–₦6,200 (avg. ₦5,850)
- Cooking Oil (bottle): ₦2,600–₦5,150 (avg. ₦3,875)
- Sugar, Milk, Yeast, Packaging: ≈ ₦3,000 per batch
Example Startup Batch Cost
| Item | Quantity | Estimated Cost (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat Flour | 50 kg | 12,500 |
| Eggs | 1 crate | 5,850 |
| Cooking Oil | 1 bottle | 3,875 |
| Sugar/Milk/Yeast/Packaging | Batch | 3,000 |
| Total | — | ₦25,225 |
➡️ With just ₦25,000–₦30,000 worth of raw materials, you can fry and sell snacks that bring in ₦80,000–₦100,000 in a single day. That’s why this business pays back fast.
Step 7: Scale with Smart Systems
The key to long-term success is scaling, not staying small. Here’s how to grow big:
- Brand your packaging (people trust snacks in branded nylon/paper bags).
- Consistent supply—never disappoint your sellers with “no snacks today.”
- Bulk deals—offer discounts to schools, events, or offices for large orders.
- Social media marketing—show your tasty buns on WhatsApp, Instagram, or TikTok.
- Delivery option—partner with bike riders like SauriXpress or Bolt Food to deliver snacks to offices or homes.
Step 8: Encourage Indirect Employment
Your business doesn’t only put money in your pocket—it creates jobs. From your staff to commission sellers, to bike riders delivering snacks, your small buns business can employ 10–50 people indirectly. This makes scaling easier, because motivated sellers push your products to earn more commission.
Step 9: Reinvent the Business
Don’t stay stuck in just “buns and egg rolls.” Expand into:
- Shawarma-style buns with fillings
- Mini snack packs for ₦1,000 (combo of buns, doughnuts, and drinks)
- Supplying parties, events, and schools with bulk snacks
- Opening small kiosks or food carts with your brand name
By being creative, you stay ahead of competitors and grow your customer base.
Final Word: Small Buns, Big Millions
In Nigeria, the snack business is recession-proof. Whether rich or poor, people will always buy a ₦100 bun or a ₦500 egg roll. The question is: will they buy it from you or from someone else?
If you set up the right system, distribute smartly, and focus on quality, you can go from frying in your kitchen to running a multi-million naira snack empire in less than a year.
So stop underrating this business—start frying your way to millions today! To get more insights and guide contact our team.
