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28 retail bakeries operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 28CBP 2023
- Employees
- 166mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.0U.S. 2.7
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
How many retail bakeries operate in New Hampshire
New Hampshire had 28 retail bakeries in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 311811, Retail Bakeries). They employed 166 people in mid-March and reported $3,774,000 in annual payroll. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Retail bakeries make up 0.07% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 2.0 retail bakeries, 26.7% below the national rate of 2.7. The average establishment has 5.9 employees against 9.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $22,735, 16.7% below the U.S. figure of $27,296.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 28 | 9,219 |
| Mid-March employees | 166 (moderate noise) | 87,547 |
| Annual payroll | $3,774,000 | $2,389,649,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.9 | 9.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $22,735 | $27,296 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.0 | 2.7 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where retail bakeries in New Hampshire are concentrated
Census published retail bakery counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 217 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 25% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 217 | 2,139 | 4.3 |
| Manchester, NH | 7 | 52 | 1.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at retail bakeries in New Hampshire
70.8% of New Hampshire's retail bakeries with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 48.1% nationally. 100.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 17 | 70.8% | 48.1% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 29.2% | 21.2% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 17.1% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 11.2% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for retail bakeries in New Hampshire
Bakeries take custom cake and special orders by phone, and those orders carry detailed instructions. Recording and summarizing calls helps avoid mistakes. That holds for retail bakeries in New Hampshire as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for retail bakeries in New Hampshire:
- A customer calls to order a birthday cake.
- A café calls about a wholesale order.
- A customer calls about holiday hours.
Texting customers
Bakeries text order confirmations and pickup reminders.
Texting from a local number in New Hampshire requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for retail bakeries in New Hampshire
Retail bakeries in New Hampshire average 5.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 6-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $149.70 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $180.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $119.00 a month for 6 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $732 less than RingCentral for a retail bakery in New Hampshire of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a retail bakery can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for retail bakeries in New Hampshire
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in New Hampshire is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many retail bakeries are in New Hampshire?
28 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 166 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most retail bakeries?
Boston, MA-NH, with 217 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 6-person retail bakery?
$180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $119.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Hampshire number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.