55 Catering Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2024]

Updated: July 24th, 2023

Interested in starting a catering business in 2024?

We put together 54 of the best catering businesses you can start in today.

For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other catering businesses to help you see what it really takes.

Here's the full list:

1. Start a cooking class

Online cooking classes can be a great side hustle for seasoned chefs or cooking enthusiasts looking for a way to earn some extra cash. You can create content and teach your audience how to prepare meals.

Consider creating members-only content to earn more from your cooking class side hustle. Alternatively, you can sell recipes for a small fee as well. To grow your reach, consider offering some free content on your social media pages as a way to build curiosity among potential audiences. You can charge your audiences a subscription fee so they can have exclusive access to your content.

To start cooking classes , choose a niche and follow your passion. Create a website and maintain an active social media presence. Apart from online cooking classes or live sessions you can also offer exclusive offline weekend classes to give your audience a hands-on personal experience.

How much you can make: $7,500 — $100,000/month

Time commitment per week: Min. 5 hours/week

How I Started A Cooking Classes Business With 7 Locations

Hipcooks is a 7-location cooking school business that has grown organically to reach $100k/month in revenue, and attracts and retains customers through their communal approach, vibrant online presence, and updated Google and Yelp business pages.

About
Monika started Hipcooks about 10 years ago
Revenue
Monika grew the business to $100K/month
Read by 8,990 founders

2. Start a natural health product business

A natural health products business covers many products, including foods, supplements, drinks, and weight management products. Typically, natural health products go into the production of drugs.

It is easy to imagine why you would want to start your own natural health products business. First, health and wellness are hot topics right now. Everyone wants to be happy and healthy regardless of background, culture, or economic status. Second, the natural health products industry will exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% and reach over 32 billion in the next few years.

Therefore, the natural health products business can be a profitable venture. To maximize profitability, focus on providing health products that solve the problems experienced by your target customers.

How much you can make: $35,000 — $1,000,000/month

How long does it take to build: 180 days (?)

How I Created A $30K/Month Greens Superfood Powder Supplement

SuperGreen TONIK's founder developed a greens powder supplement with 38 superfood nutrients, adaptogenic herbs, vitamins, and minerals that achieved $250k in sales in its first year and is looking to hit 7-figures in its second year, thanks to transparency, repeat customers, and focusing on fewer, properly dosed ingredients.

About
Adam started Supergreen Tonik over 4 years ago
Revenue
Adam grew the business to $75K/month
Costs
It cost Adam $50000 to start the business
Read by 14,478 founders

3. Start a coffee cafe business

A coffee shop is a popular spot for customers to enjoy freshly brewed coffee, tea, and light snacks in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

These cafes are typically furnished with comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a pleasant ambiance that provides a relaxed environment for people to gather, work or unwind.

To succeed in this business, it is essential to offer high-quality coffee, create a pleasant atmosphere, and provide excellent customer service.

With the increasing demand for specialty coffee experiences, starting a coffee cafe can be a lucrative business opportunity that caters to the widespread love for coffee and the need for communal spaces to enjoy it.

How much you can make: $13,000/month

How long does it take to build: 180 days (?)

How We Started A $13K/Month Coffee Shop And Coworking Space

Chicago based Ignite Technology and Innovation-owned Momentum Coffee & Coworking, which focuses on coffee, coworking, community, and event space, rakes in about $17-20k a month in revenue, mostly from online and offline advertising, and just celebrated their first anniversary, with plans to open 2 more locations in Chicago in under-resourced communities.

About
Nikki started Momentum Coffee and Coworking almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Nikki grew the business to $13K/month
Costs
It cost Nikki $200000 to start the business
Read by 5,436 founders

4. Become a chocolate maker

Rarely do you come across someone who does not love chocolate. That’s good reason to start a chocolate making business!

According to statistics, the global chocolate market size is expected to grow at a CAGR rate of 4.6%.

Starting a chocolate business can yield profits in any part of the world. However, to achieve the high profit margins, you ought to make chocolate with quality ingredients. Then, create a niche with a unique selling proposition.

How much you can make: $12,000 — $4,500,000/month

Selling Dog-Themed Chocolate and Donating All Profits to Animal Rescue

Rescue Chocolate is an NYC-based vegan, organic and fair-traded chocolate company that donates profits to animal rescue organizations and has partnered with hundreds of fundraising groups in 8 years.

About
Sarah started Rescue Chocolate about 14 years ago
Revenue
Sarah grew the business to $12K/month
Read by 5,711 founders

5. Start a food delivery business

In today’s busy lifestyles and schedules, cooking is no longer a priority to many. People like to order-in food from their nearest restaurants or food joints and enjoy a meal in the comfort of their homes.

The food delivery business is like a courier service through which restaurants deliver food to their customers.

You can offer retail food delivery services to restaurants within your locality if you have a truck. Customers order through a restaurant or grocer’s website, and the owners contact you to deliver.

How much you can make: $4,000 — $83,333,333/month

How much does it cost to start: $2,750 (?)

How long does it take to build: 90 days (?)

How I Took Food Trucks Corporate And Built A $18M Business

Food Fleet grew over 160% in just one year and managed over 20 million in sales for its clients, securing multiple contracts with the likes of Sodexo, Levy Restaurants and more, due to its understanding of catering client needs and its advanced turnkey and design services.

About
Jeffrey started Food Fleet about 12 years ago
Revenue
Jeffrey grew the business to $1.5M/month
Read by 14,269 founders

6. Start a food truck

Food trucks are a highly profitable business that offers customers a variety of meal options out of a mobile truck. This basically operates inside a large vehicle equipped with kitchen and food products. Starting a food truck is a dream for many people, but it's more challenging than it looks. To make it work, you need the ideal location and menu.

To start a food truck business in a particular city, it is mandatory to check what kind of food trucks are already operating, identify a gap, and bring in some new experiences. Then, with the right plan and the right approach, you can be on your way to starting your own food truck empire.

How much you can make: $29,166 — $61,650,000/month

How long does it take to build: 75 days (?)

Time commitment per week: Min. 5 hours/week

How I Took Food Trucks Corporate And Built A $18M Business

Food Fleet grew over 160% in just one year and managed over 20 million in sales for its clients, securing multiple contracts with the likes of Sodexo, Levy Restaurants and more, due to its understanding of catering client needs and its advanced turnkey and design services.

About
Jeffrey started Food Fleet about 12 years ago
Revenue
Jeffrey grew the business to $1.5M/month
Read by 14,269 founders

7. Start a food blog

Do you love educating people on the importance of keeping healthy food? Starting a food blog can be rewarding and fun.

A healthy food blog can focus on educating website visitors the importance of keeping it healthy food. Besides, you can share recipes for healthy eating and budget-friendly options with the reader. To start, you may hire someone to configure your website and content creator to share insightful information with the audience.

To increase blog interactions, share informative insights with your readers.

How much you can make: $5,000 — $26,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $5,000 (?)

How long does it take to build: 86 days (?)

How I Started A $15K/Month Food Blog For Fitness Enthusiasts

How one food blogger turned his passion into a business that brings in $15k-$20k per month through display advertising, affiliate marketing, and exclusive content, and doubled in revenue every year since going full time in 2018.

About
Mason started Kinda Healthy Recipes almost 7 years ago
Revenue
Mason grew the business to $26K/month
Costs
It cost Mason $10000 to start the business
Read by 11,562 founders

8. Start a consulting business

Consulting businesses are booming, more so than ever before, and seeing year-over-year growth. With an accumulated value of about $250B, the global consulting industry is one of the biggest markets within the professional services sector.

If you want to start your own consulting business with valuable insights from industry experts, reading about their entrepreneurial journey will help you decide how you should go about it.

How much you can make: $100 — $2,500,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $750 (?)

How long does it take to build: 60 days (?)

How I Started A $45K/Month Cybersecurity Consulting Firm For Startups

Cybersecurity consulting firm Eden Data, launched in March 2020, scaled to four team members and generated over $45k MRR without large startup costs through their unique Virtual CISO offering, which outsources cybersecurity and compliance needs for a flat monthly price, rather than charging by the hour or for long-term commitments.

About
Taylor started Eden Data almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Taylor grew the business to $230K/month
Read by 33,931 founders

9. Start a dessert boxes store

Gifting is a culture that cements how we relate to those close to us. Consumer goods stores have innovated various gifting methods and dessert boxes happen to be one of them.

If you love baking and you have a passion for entrepreneurship, starting a dessert boxes store can be a highly rewarding venture.

Here are some ideas for your inspiration.

How much you can make: $2,000 — $150,000/month

How long does it take to build: 90 days (?)

I Make $1.5M/Year Shipping Chocolate Penises To Your Friends

Dick At Your Door is an e-commerce shop that grew almost 10x within the last eight months by selling anonymous pranks such as 5 oz chocolate penises, and its founder shares his journey that started as a joke to becoming a professional chocolatier.

About
Adam started Dick At Your Door about 9 years ago
Revenue
Adam grew the business to $125K/month
Read by 14,378 founders

10. Start a candy making business

You will need a few essential ingredients and equipment to start a candy-making business. These include sugar, corn syrup, food coloring, flavoring extracts, and tools like a candy thermometer and a silicone candy mold. You will also need a kitchen or workspace to prepare and store candy.

To operate your candy-making business, you must develop various tasty candy recipes. The candy may require trial and error, as well as research on popular flavors and techniques. Once you have a solid selection of recipes, you can start taking orders from customers and creating candy to their specifications.

To market your candy-making business, you can set up an online store or sell your products at local markets and events. You can also consider partnering with local companies, such as coffee shops or gift stores, to sell your candy on their premises.

Starting a candy-making business requires creativity, dedication, and attention to detail. With suitable recipes and marketing strategies, you can turn your love of candy into a successful and sweet business!

How much you can make: $3,000/month

How long does it take to build: 450 days (?)

I Launched A Stress-Diffusing Mints Brand After Building A $10M CBD Business

Brandon Nolte, the co-founder of Stello, a stress diffusing mint company, shares his journey of launching a new company after +8 years and +$10 million in sales in the CBD space, including the challenges and opportunities of product development, branding, and marketing strategies in the CBD industry.

Revenue
Brandon grew the business to $3K/month
Costs
It cost Brandon $350000 to start the business
Read by 3,761 founders

11. Start a backpacking meals business

How long does it take to build: 150 days (?)

12. Start a transport catering business

How much you can make: $114,200,000/month

HOW I GOT HERE - STEVE KAUFER OF TRIPADVISOR

Tripadvisor is a global travel advice network with over 1 billion reviews and recommendations from almost 8 million companies that generated 902 million U.S. dollars in global revenue in 2021, representing a 49% increase from the previous year.

About
Stephen started Tripadvisor about 24 years ago
Revenue
Stephen grew the business to $114M/month
Read by 886 founders

13. Start a wedding cake bakery

14. Start a donuts kiosk

With the busy lifestyle, donut kiosks have become a favorite place for a quick and convenient way to grab snacks and coffee. Located near train and bus stations, donut kiosks have become a staple of many people’s morning routines.

Thus, starting a donut store can be a great business idea. Create a good business idea for your donut store and find a good business location, preferably in areas where there is high foot traffic. Equip the establishment with everything you need to make delicious donuts.

How much you can make: $7,500/month

MOCHI-MAKING EMPIRE PRODUCES PROFITS AND DELIGHT

Kaori's Kitchen, founded by Kaori Becker and her mother, offers classes on mochi-making, which originally began as physical sessions but moved to online classes during the pandemic, resulting in a growth in students and an annual revenue of $90,000 through bookings on Airbnb Experiences and Verlocal.

About
Kaori started Kaori's Kitchen almost 8 years ago
Revenue
Kaori grew the business to $7.5K/month
Read by 836 founders

15. Start a seafood sales business

Starting a frozen food business specializing in seafood is a fantastic business venture.

The global demand for aquatic foods will double in the next few years.

Finfish, pelagic fish, cods, salmonids, crabs, shrimp, krill, prawns, and lobster are among the highly in-demand sea foods.

To start your frozen fish products business, conduct market research to understand the current industry trends. Focus on how each vendor performs and find out the highly in-demand products.

Then, decide to source your frozen seafood from suppliers, or you will do the food processing. Analyze the costs of both options to determine the most optimal. Finally, apply for the food handling permits and licenses, and begin marketing your frozen goods business.

How much you can make: $300,000/month

Cameron's Seafood: $175K Per Month Selling Maryland Crabs

Cameron's Seafood, the largest Maryland seafood company in the world, has leveraged an existing family-owned seafood business to ship Maryland Crabs and crab cakes to customers in all 50 states, making over $200,000 in July 2018 with an expected $2.4 million in first-year revenue without venture capital.

About
Cameron started Cameron's Seafood over 6 years ago
Revenue
Cameron grew the business to $300K/month
Read by 10,861 founders

16. Start an ushering service business

17. Start a cruise ship catering business

How much you can make: $500/month

How long does it take to build: 360 days (?)

I Built A Technology For Marines With 2,300+ Active Contacts [From Germany]

Marine Digital is a deep-tech company that aims to make modern instruments of decarbonization available for the mass market and has made massive progress in performance digital twin cost reduction (10 times lower than the average market cost), providing opportunities for non-giant marine companies to use it, with 3 pilots earning about €60k.

About
Ivan started Marine Digital almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Ivan grew the business to $500/month
Costs
It cost Ivan $1000000 to start the business
Read by 4,069 founders

18. Start a lunch catering business

How much you can make: $300,000/month

How I Started A $300K/Month Easy Online Menu Designer For Restaurants

MustHaveMenus is a cloud-based design and print service for restaurants that allows them to quickly create professional menus and marketing materials in just a few clicks, using templates and an easy-to-use editor, making it a one-stop-shop for all their design needs.

Revenue
Jim grew the business to $300K/month
Read by 8,292 founders

19. Start a tv show program

The television show program business idea involves creating and producing original television shows for networks or streaming platforms. This business requires a lot of creativity, and a strong understanding of the entertainment industry and what types of shows will appeal to audiences.

To start this business, you must have a team of creative professionals, including writers, directors, producers, and actors. You will also need a budget for production costs, including equipment, locations, and salaries. Marketing and promotion will also be essential to ensure that your show gets noticed by the right people.

For success in the business, staying up-to-date on industry trends and what types of shows are popular will be essential. It will also be crucial to have strong relationships with networks or streaming platforms and to be able to pitch your show effectively. Continuously working on new ideas and developing a strong brand will also be crucial to success in this business.

20. Start a welfare catering business

21. Start a snack food kiosk

A snack kiosk is a small to medium-sized booth for holding, preparing, and selling confectionery, quick-service food, and beverages. If you plan to start a snack food kiosk, identify a strategic location with high traffic.

Selling high-quality snack foods will help you attract more customers and retain them.

How long does it take to build: 45 days (?)

22. Start a barbecue stand business

A recent market report showed that the global barbeque grill market size is approximately $5 Billion. The report is a testament that barbeque has a wide appeal across the globe. Therefore, starting a BBQ stand can be a great business venture.

Luckily, you do not have to pay rent to start a BBQ stand. You can venture into the street food business by putting up a BBQ stand on busy streets.

23. Start a youtube channel

For anyone looking to start a successful YouTube channel, there are plenty of YouTube channel success stories that can be used as inspiration and encouragement. In addition, YouTube has an established monetization system and boasts incredible popularity, making it a potential platform for revenue generation.

In this article, we'll look at different approaches you can use to help promote your channel and grow your viewers. While there's no quick and easy way to success, you can take these tips to build your own YouTube Channel Success story. If you love content creation, you can capitalize on YouTube's popularity to earn extra income.

If you want to join the Youtube partner program to monetize your channel, you will need to reach a minimum of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months.

How much you can make: $800 — $4,500,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $500 (?)

How long does it take to build: 48 days (?)

Time commitment per week: Min. 5 hours/week

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About
Chhavi started Mrs Daaku Studio over 5 years ago
Revenue
Chhavi grew the business to $5K/month
Costs
It cost Chhavi $500 to start the business
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24. Start a street food vendor business

25. Start a seafood grilling stand

Do you love seafood? Seafood outlets range from casual to affordable to upscale establishments that cater to the affluent consumer. Owning a seafood grilling restaurant or joint can be fun and a lucrative business opportunity. However, it also comes with challenges as you have to find quality seafood.

To start a seafood grilling joint, pick the type of seafood you want to start grilling. You can determine the best seafood for your business by researching what customers around you prefer most. Then, set up the seafood grilling restaurant within a high-traffic street, so you maximize customer reach.

26. Start an organic food store

Organic food stores stock fresh or processed food produced through organic farming methods. Healthy food restaurants and health-conscious individuals are some target customers regarding healthy organic food.

If you plan to start an organic food store, focus on providing the customers freshest, organically grown produce. Starting an organic food store is a great way to make money while helping the environment. Organic food stores are becoming increasingly popular, especially with people who want to eat healthily but don't have time to cook. If you're looking for a business idea that will allow you to make money and help people simultaneously, starting an organic food store could be the perfect fit for you!

Organic food stores are so popular because they offer fresh produce that has not been treated with chemicals or pesticides, which means they're much safer than the produce found at your local grocery store.

How much you can make: $4,000/month

How Andrea Slinde Launched Her Own Organic Food Startup

Denver-based founder Andrea Slinde built her own organic food start-up, Golden Root, which sells trendy Turmeric Latte Mix online and now in 50 coffee shops nationwide, with an average monthly revenue of $4K, a long term objective of expanding into traditional grocery sales, and uses Shopify, Recharge, Mailchimp, Shipstation, and QuickBooks to manage e-commerce and finances.

About
Andrea started Golden Root about 7 years ago
Revenue
Andrea grew the business to $4K/month
Read by 5,475 founders

27. Start a bread bakery

You’ve heard the term “breadwinner”, but did you know there is a growing market to bake bread, which could potentially make you a “breadmaker?” If you love baking but want to make extra money, consider a bread making business. The industry is flourishing and has tons of growing potential. On average, the typical U.S. resident consumes 37.4 pounds of bread annually. It is a small scale manufacturing business that can be started with little investment & from the comfort of your home.

28. Start an airline catering business

29. Start a food equipment business

30. Start a wedding catering business

31. Start a catering radio program business

How much you can make: $1,000,000/month

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About
Dave started Growthink over 24 years ago
Revenue
Dave grew the business to $1M/month
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32. Start a health catering business

33. Start a vegan ice cream

Vegan ice cream is made using plant-based products. Free of animal-based products, vegan ice cream is healthy food.

Experts expect the demand for vegan ice cream to grow across the globe. Thus, starting your vegan-ice cream business can be a profitable business venture.

To start a vegan ice cream business, access the demand for your product and write a business plan. Then, contact your state's health department for a food handling license and permits before starting any business operations.

34. Start a robot cafeteria business

35. Start an industrial catering business

36. Start a catering training school business

How much you can make: $8,333/month

How to Start a Charcuterie Board Business: $100k in Sales in 9 Months

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About
Monisha started BoardsbyMo almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Monisha grew the business to $8.33K/month
Read by 503 founders

37. Start a cocktail bar business

A cocktail bar specializes in serving a variety of mixed drinks, which are commonly known as cocktails.

These establishments are designed to provide a comfortable and social environment where customers can enjoy high-quality drinks prepared by skilled bartenders.

Cocktail bars usually offer a diverse menu of cocktails, ranging from classic favorites such as martinis and mojitos to creative and innovative concoctions.

The ambiance is critical, with stylish decor, mood lighting, and sometimes live music, to create a space where patrons can relax and socialize.

Successful cocktail bars prioritize using top-quality ingredients, delivering excellent customer service, and creating a vibrant atmosphere to ensure their guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

How long does it take to build: 150 days (?)

38. Start a homemade gourmet food business

How much you can make: $5,400/month

How I Started A Profitable Food Entrepreneurship Blog

How Brett Lindenberg built a profitable food entrepreneurship blog, FoodTruckEmpire.com, from his apartment in Minnesota that now gets over 300,000 monthly page views and has an email subscriber list of over 35,000, grossing $5,400 monthly in 2018, by conducting over 100 interviews with food entrepreneurs and offering an online Food Truck Academy class to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for the real challenges of starting a successful food business.

About
Brett started Food Truck Empire about 10 years ago
Revenue
Brett grew the business to $5.4K/month
Read by 15,034 founders

40. Start a social event catering business

How much you can make: $8,333/month

How much does it cost to start: $1,000 (?)

How to Start a Charcuterie Board Business: $100k in Sales in 9 Months

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About
Monisha started BoardsbyMo almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Monisha grew the business to $8.33K/month
Read by 503 founders

41. Start a special event catering business

How much you can make: $8,333/month

How much does it cost to start: $1,000 (?)

How to Start a Charcuterie Board Business: $100k in Sales in 9 Months

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About
Monisha started BoardsbyMo almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Monisha grew the business to $8.33K/month
Read by 503 founders

42. Start an online cooking business

If you love to cook and want to start a business online, there are several opportunities that you can explore. Here are a couple of different approaches you can take:

  • Sell your recipes online
  • Become an influencer or blogger
  • Conduct online cooking classes/courses

Here are some benefits of starting an online cooking business:

  • You can have flexible working hours
  • You can start the business from your home
  • It requires a small investment
  • Cooking business is a rewarding work

How much you can make: $7,500 — $417,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $100 (?)

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About
Kaori started Kaori's Kitchen almost 8 years ago
Revenue
Kaori grew the business to $7.5K/month
Read by 836 founders

43. Start an Instagram food channel business

Instagram is a visual platform, hence a good choice for setting up a food channel. An Instagram food channel brings together a community of food lovers, providing them with a program for interacting and discussing different foods.

Setting up an Instagram food channel allows you to build a community of foodies. As they engage on different topics, there is a huge chance of growing your channel. Ultimately, you can earn good money through the Instagram food channel.

44. Start a hotel catering business

45. Start a party rental business

A party rental business helps people get the products or the services they need to make their party a fun-filled event.

Party rental businesses can include:

  • Photo booth rental
  • Renting wedding clothes
  • Party boat rental
  • Sound equipment rental
  • Outdoor equipment rental
  • Cake structure rental

To start a party rental business, begin with what you know much better. Then as you gain experience, you may diversify to renting other party accessories or partner with experts in different fields.

How much you can make: $35,000 — $400,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $500 (?)

How long does it take to build: 15 days (?)

How I Started A $35K/Month Event Decor Business

Akshay Patel's event rental and decor business, Simply Decor, Tents, and Events, saw an average ticket price of $2,000, as their advertising budget decreased from $20k to $5k, leading to 40% of their clients coming through social media advertising, 30% from expos, and 30% online in google, yahoo, and other platforms.

Revenue
Akshay grew the business to $35K/month
Costs
It cost Akshay $500 to start the business
Read by 16,610 founders

46. Start a romantic catering business

47. Start an e-book writing business

An eBook business is profitable and flexible, letting you start a business from anywhere, while it is a low-cost business that is easy to start. You can make a living self-publishing and selling eBooks online as long as you are ready to invest your time and money in it.

Anyone can start an eBooks business! Just choose a niche that interests the target audience, and ensure in-depth research.

How much you can make: $2,000 — $42,857/month

How much does it cost to start: $67 (?)

How long does it take to build: 120 days (?)

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About
Vaibhav started Content-Whale Private Limited over 6 years ago
Revenue
Vaibhav grew the business to $42.9K/month
Costs
It cost Vaibhav $35 to start the business
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48. Start a biscuit making business

Do you love confectioneries and food processing? A biscuit manufacturing business could be the best business idea for you.

Biscuit baking is one of the most financially lucrative and low-investment business ideas you can start in the current year. You can start a bake and pack your biscuits at home and sell them at wholesale or at a retail price to the end consumer.

49. Start a frozen foods business

How much you can make: $8,333,333/month

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About
Gail started CAULIPOWER about 7 years ago
Revenue
Gail grew the business to $8.33M/month
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50. Start a fruit mart business

51. Start a restaurant

If you love cooking and are passionate about entrepreneurship, starting a restaurant can be a fun and lucrative business.

To get started, choose a great location, and hire an excellent support team. You will need a chef to inspect the food and line cooks, waiters, and waitresses to serve the customers. No matter the restaurant type, you need great culinary and business skills to make your dream come true.

If you plan to open a restaurant , gain insight from consumer preferences and focus on serving modern consumers what they need.

How much you can make: $48,333 — $61,650,000/month

How long does it take to build: 120 days (?)

Starting A $1.5M Healthy Meals Delivery Business

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About
Andrei started One Life Meals about 11 years ago
Revenue
Andrei grew the business to $130K/month
Read by 19,771 founders

52. Start a corporate catering business

How much you can make: $8,333/month

How to Start a Charcuterie Board Business: $100k in Sales in 9 Months

Learn how a side hustle became a full-time business as a charcuterie board prep company, BoardsbyMo, expanded B2B operations, offered online classes, and hosted business workshops to make over $120,000 annually.

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Monisha started BoardsbyMo almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Monisha grew the business to $8.33K/month
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53. Start a pizza store

The global pizza market share is expected to reach $5138 Billion, and the market growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 6.11%. One of the key factors driving growth in the pizza markets is the availability of innovative and exotic flavored pizzas, which drives are more prominent among the millennials.

Moreover, the growing desire for convenience foods and customization of food products will facilitate the pizza market growth. Therefore, starting a pizza store in 2024 can be a profitable business venture. To start, find an attractive location where your business will be visible to customers.

54. Organize a baking competition

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Pat Walls

I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.