Buying retail on the day cuts profit by about a third.
Rain or a quiet store halves takings; have a freezer plan for leftovers.
Cash-only stalls lose card-only customers.
Food Act fundraising exemption applies under 20 times a year. The store sets its own rules (letter of request, food-safety sheet, gloves, sometimes a set price and minimum hours); ask whether they need proof of public liability cover.
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