Refrigerated warehousing is a growing industry with a demand that
continues to increase. Businesses such as fast food restaurants,
florists and even hospitals need to store valuable items in low
temperatures; therefore, the need for quality freezer warehousing stays
strong. If you are considering starting a freezer warehouse, take steps
such as building a business blueprint to ensure a better chance at
success.
Business Blueprint
Building
a detailed business blueprint will help you determine which facet of
the cold storage business your niche falls under. Outline within your
business plan your mission, vision and goals. List your required
supplies, capital and number of employees if applicable. Although
writing a business plan is intimidating, it is important, according to
the U.S. Small Business Administration, because your business idea is
expressed in a plan -- a living document that outlines every critical
aspect of its operation.
Licensing
Once
you know the path of your cold storage business, you can register your business, and apply for your Employer Identification Number and any
licenses associated with owning a freezer warehouse. The Illinois
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Warehouses requires a license for
anyone operating a refrigerated warehouse. Check with your local and state government offices for any license requirements. Visit IRS.gov for
your tax information and establish what type of business entity you're
starting.
Information
You
have varying degrees of refrigeration to consider when starting your
freezer warehouse. High-temperature warehouses range between 5 degrees
and minus 5 degrees Celsius, and are intended for storage of items such
as vegetables, wood and floral products. Medium temperature storage
warehouses range from minus 10 degrees and minus 18 degrees Celsius,
which is ideal for items such as meats. Low temp freezer warehouses have
temperatures between minus 23 degrees and minus 28 degrees Celsius for
the purpose of storing items such as ice cream. Ultra low freezer
warehouses maintain temperatures equal to or below minus 30 degrees
Celsius, which is mainly used for industrial storage, blood banks and
various medical items. Incorporate into your business plan which level
of refrigeration will fit your needs.
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Location
Location
and construction are a vital aspect of starting a freezer warehouse.
Depending on the temperature of your facility, you will need a certain
type of foundation. DeHart cold storage construction company, a builder
and facilitator of freezer warehouses, states that one of the most
important things to consider when constructing a warehouse for storing
frozen goods is which concrete floor to use. Collaborate with your real
estate agent and contractor about your refrigeration plans when
investing in a location for your freezer warehouse.
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