How Do You Make Money Fast in the Early Game?
In Supermarket Simulator, fast early money comes from cash flow first, not store size. Cash flow means the money left after restocking and daily costs. On day one, keep your range tight: stock a few reliable sellers, keep them visible, and do not pack storage with slow movers. Every dollar sitting in back stock is a dollar you cannot use to grow.
A simple early-game rhythm works well: run checkout yourself during rushes, then restock during quieter moments. This keeps shelves full and lines shorter, which usually leads to more completed sales before closing. When shelves are empty or lines get too long, you miss sales.
First-Day Priority Order
Follow this order and do not jump ahead: buy core stock, open on time, keep your best-selling shelves topped up, then think about expansion. Price for steady movement, not maximum margin. Slightly lower but consistent sell-through usually beats expensive products that sit. End the day with a small cash reserve so one rough restock call does not stall your next morning.
First-Week Growth Plan
Reinvest daily profit into one bottleneck at a time. A bottleneck is the main thing slowing you down. If lines are the bottleneck, improve checkout flow first. If shelves keep emptying, improve stock coverage first. Add new product licenses one at a time; licenses are permits for new product groups. This keeps growth smoother and helps prevent early cash crashes.