Aldevra | Commercial Kitchen & Cannabis Facility Specialists
This worksheet helps cannabis operators plan realistic budgets for small, mid-size, or large-scale edible production kitchens.
It contains pre-filled cost ranges, space for quotes, and production-based scaling logic.
Operation Profile
Business Name: _________________________
Type of Products:
☐ Gummies
☐ Chocolates
☐ Baked Edibles
☐ Beverages
☐ Infused Oils/Butter
☐ Multiple
Projected Daily Production Volume:
☐ Small: up to 25–75 lbs
☐ Medium: 75–300 lbs
☐ Large: 300–1,200+ lbs
Kitchen Size (sq ft): _________
Number of SKUs: _________
Equipment Categories & Budget Ranges
Use the suggested budget ranges, or replace them with formal quotes from Aldevra.
1. Cooking & Heating Equipment
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range (Each) |
Est. Total |
| Commercial convection oven |
___ |
$3,500–$8,500 |
___ |
| Combi oven |
___ |
$10,000–$25,000 |
___ |
| Induction burners / countertop ranges |
___ |
$250–$1,500 |
___ |
| Steam-jacketed kettle (20–40 gal) |
___ |
$8,000–$30,000 |
___ |
| Dehydrator / low-temp dryer |
___ |
$3,000–$10,000 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
2. Mixing, Emulsification & Homogenization
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| Planetary mixer |
___ |
$2,000–$12,000 |
___ |
| High-shear mixer |
___ |
$3,000–$18,000 |
___ |
| Food processor |
___ |
$500–$3,000 |
___ |
| Emulsifier |
___ |
$3,000–$25,000 |
___ |
| Immersion blender |
___ |
$100–$1,200 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
3. Refrigeration & Cooling
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| Reach-in refrigerator |
___ |
$2,000–$5,000 |
___ |
| Reach-in freezer |
___ |
$2,200–$6,000 |
___ |
| Walk-in cooler |
___ |
$8,000–$25,000 |
___ |
| Walk-in freezer |
___ |
$10,000–$35,000 |
___ |
| Blast chiller |
___ |
$8,000–$35,000 |
___ |
| Undercounter units |
___ |
$1,700–$4,500 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
4. Sanitation Equipment
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| High-temp dishmachine |
___ |
$4,000–$12,000 |
___ |
| 3-compartment sink |
___ |
$1,000–$2,000 |
___ |
| Hand sinks |
___ |
$350–$700 |
___ |
| Water filtration system |
___ |
$700–$3,000 |
___ |
| Chemical dispenser |
___ |
$200–$800 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
5. Prep, Storage & Fabrication
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| Stainless tables |
___ |
$200–$1,200 |
___ |
| Ingredient bins |
___ |
$90–$300 |
___ |
| NSF shelving |
___ |
$150–$300 |
___ |
| Lockable secure storage for THC actives |
___ |
$1,000–$6,000 |
___ |
| Sheet pans / trays |
___ |
$15–$40 |
___ |
| Racks |
___ |
$150–$500 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
6. Packaging Equipment
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| Scale(s) |
___ |
$200–$1,500 |
___ |
| Heat sealer |
___ |
$300–$1,500 |
___ |
| Automated wrapper, depositor, or filler |
___ |
$10,000–$85,000 |
___ |
| Label printer |
___ |
$350–$2,500 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
7. Security & Compliance
| Equipment |
Qty |
Est. Cost Range |
Est. Total |
| Cameras (24/7 compliant) |
___ |
$150–$700 ea |
___ |
| NVR / storage |
___ |
$500–$4,000 |
___ |
| Secure THC storage cage/vault |
___ |
$1,500–$15,000 |
___ |
| Access control (badges/keypads) |
___ |
$300–$2,000 |
___ |
Subtotal: _______
8. Installation, Freight & Site Readiness
| Category |
Est. Cost Range |
Notes |
| Freight |
10–25% of equipment cost |
____ |
| Installation labor |
15–30% of equipment cost |
____ |
| Electrical upgrades |
$5,000–$100,000 |
____ |
| Plumbing upgrades |
$3,000–$40,000 |
____ |
| Ventilation & HVAC |
$10,000–$150,000 |
____ |
| Permits & inspections |
$1,500–$10,000 |
____ |
Subtotal: _______
Total Budget
Equipment Subtotal: _______
Installation + Freight: _______
Construction/Utilities: _______
Permits/Compliance: _______
ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL: __________________
