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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Retail Bakeries
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Retail Bakeries:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.
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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Retail Bakeries industry include:- Health-conscious products - increasing demand for gluten-free, organic, and low-calorie options
- Craft and artisanal emphasis - growth in specialty products, including sourdough and ancient grains
- Local sourcing - preference for locally sourced ingredients for freshness and supporting local economies
- Digitalization and online sales - rise in online ordering and delivery services
- Customization - growing demand for personalized options in cakes and baked goods
- Sustainability practices - emphasis on eco-friendly packaging and waste reduction
- Plant-based products - surge in vegan and vegetarian bakery items
- Ethnic and cultural diversity - expansion in offerings to include global bakery items like pastries and breads from around the world
- Niche diet trends - catering to specific dietary needs like keto, paleo, and Whole30
- Technology in production - increased use of automation to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Experience and ambiance - Importance of in-store experience, including caf-style seating and coffee offerings
- Social media influence - leveraging platforms for marketing, customer engagement, and trend adoption
- Seasonal and festive products - capitalizing on holiday-specific offerings for increased sales opportunities
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Retail Bakeries company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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| Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Retail Bakeries industry is performing. | |
| Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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| Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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| Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Retail Bakeries measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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| Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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| Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Management Occupations | 4% | Order at top of page |
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| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 2% | |||
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 9% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 12% | |||
| Retail Sales Workers | 11% | |||
| Cashiers | 6% | |||
| Cashiers | 6% | |||
| Production Occupations | 49% | |||
| Food Processing Workers | 33% | |||
| Bakers | 21% | |||
| Bakers | 21% | |||
| Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers | 12% | |||
| Food Batchmakers | 8% | |||
| Other Production Occupations | 12% | |||
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 7% | |||
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 7% | |||
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13% | |||
| Material Moving Workers | 9% | |||
| Laborers and Material Movers | 9% | |||
Retail Bakeries Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Retail Bakeries industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Retail Bakeries industry and adjacent sectors:| Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
| Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Retail Bakeries industry. |
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Latest Industry News
- Rich’s launches exclusive in-store bakery sweet range for convenience store channel - Rich’s, a UK leader in in-store bakery solutions, has unveiled a new range of thaw & serve ready-to-eat in-store bakery sweet treats. The new range, which (07/08/2025)
- Warrens Bakery announces Bridge Coffee Roasters as new artisan coffee sSupplier - Rounton Coffee Roasters launches home compostable specialty coffee pods Independent coffee roaster, Rounton Coffee Roasters, based in North Yorkshire has launched its first-ever line of sustainable specialty coffee (07/08/2025)
- Los Angeles Staple La Monarca Bakery brings its signature Mexican Cookies into Meijer Supercenters - (Los Angeles, California) [July 8, 2025] — La Monarca Bakery, the beloved Mexican food brand known for its authentic pan dulce, cookies, and coffees, announces a major retail expansion with Meijer, marking a significant milestone in making its popular Mexican Cookies available to more households across the Midwest. (07/07/2025)
- New café, bakery a dream come true for White Lotus Farms near Ann Arbor - The popular farm market is expanding to a 4,000-square-foot space on Zeeb Road in Scio Township, featuring locally sourced food, artisan cheeses, and handmade products. (07/07/2025)
- Magnolia Bakery plans Chicago expansion through new franchising program - The iconic New York bakery will open its first franchise location in Salt Lake City next year, and is eyeing Chicago next. (07/07/2025)
- British bakery chain shuts ALL its stores after being run by same family for 7 decades as ‘no one wants to take it over’ - A BELOVED British bakery chain has been forced to shut all of its stores after seven decades. The family-run business has announced the closure after failing to find someone to “take it (07/07/2025)
- Vote for your favorite bakery in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards - Pastry chef and author Julie Richardson’s Hillsdale bakery started as a farmers market stall in 1998, and it’s grown into a go-to spot for baked goods of all kinds. Fans frequent the Southwest Portland storefront for everything from cakes and fruit-filled pies to bread and croissants — which two different readers called the best “outside of Paris.” (07/02/2025)
- Bakery on the rise following pre-pack deal - The launch follows the acquisition of Chesterfield’s Jacksons the Bakers by Allen Jackson Bakery in 2023. The pre-pack deal secured the future of the historic bakery, which dates back to the late 19th century, and safeguarded dozens of local jobs. (07/02/2025)
- Where is the best bakery in the Portland area? Nominate your favorite spot in our Readers Choice Awards - Earlier this month, North Portland’s Jinju Patisserie was named America’s most outstanding bakery at the James Beard Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of the Food World.” And new bakeries seem to be popping up every day. So, what’s your favorite bakery in or around Portland? (06/26/2025)
- Cornish Bakery to launch three new bakeries as part of UK expansion - Cornish Bakery is to launch three new bakeries in Hereford, Woodbridge and Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays next month. The move forms part of the retailer's plans to expand from its current 66 sites to a potential 411 locations across the UK. (06/24/2025)
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