25 Creative Drive Through Business Ideas

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Updated: June 18th, 2021

25 Creative Drive Through Business Ideas

Looking to start a drive through business but not quite sure what to start?

The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.

If you're looking to start your own drive through business, there are several low-capital options you can choose from.

We put a list together below of the most creative drive through business ideas you can start today!

Here they are:

1. Start a drive-thru car washing business

Examples of a successful drive-thru car washing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru car washing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru car washing business ➜

2. Start a voting poll drive-thru business

Examples of a successful voting poll drive-thru business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a voting poll drive-thru business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a voting poll drive-thru business ➜

3. Start a liquor store drive-thru business

Examples of a successful liquor store drive-thru business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a liquor store drive-thru business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a liquor store drive-thru business ➜

4. Start a drive-thru wedding chapel business

Examples of a successful drive-thru wedding chapel business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru wedding chapel business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru wedding chapel business ➜

5. Start a pawn shop

Examples of a successful pawn shop:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pawn shop:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a pawn shop ➜

6. Start a drive-thru art gallery business

Examples of a successful drive-thru art gallery business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru art gallery business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru art gallery business ➜

7. Start a drive-thru pharmacy

Examples of a successful drive-thru pharmacy :

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru pharmacy :

For further info, check out these books and products:

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8. Start a drive-thru gas station business

Examples of a successful drive-thru gas station business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru gas station business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru gas station business ➜

9. Start a drive-thru banking business

Average Initial Investment

$50,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Examples of a successful drive-thru banking business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru banking business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru banking business ➜

10. Start a drive-thru library business

Examples of a successful drive-thru library business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru library business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru library business ➜

11. Start a drive-thru clinic business

Examples of a successful drive-thru clinic business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru clinic business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru clinic business ➜

12. Start a drive-thru laundromat business

Examples of a successful drive-thru laundromat business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru laundromat business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru laundromat business ➜

13. Start a drive-through coffee shop business

How Much Can You Make?

$15,000/month

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Average Initial Investment

$5,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Examples of a successful drive-through coffee shop business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-through coffee shop business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-through coffee shop business ➜

Case Study

My name is Beth Baxter and I co-founded Camper Cafe, a mobile coffee van business. The idea for our business started with my partner’s love for vintage VW campervans. He had a rusty old shell of a T25 Campervan given to him, that he wanted to convert into a trailer for his motorbikes.

Although we never really thought about this ever becoming more than just a lifestyle business, we found we were turning so much work away from that in 2019 when the company was turning over around £150k from working only 70 days of the year, we decided that I should go full-time to see the potential.

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We Built A Coffee Shop In A Van That Makes $180K/Year ➜

14. Start a drive-thru dairy business

Examples of a successful drive-thru dairy business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru dairy business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru dairy business ➜

15. Start a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business

Examples of a successful drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business ➜

16. Start a drive-thru photo processing studio business

Examples of a successful drive-thru photo processing studio business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru photo processing studio business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru photo processing studio business ➜

17. Start a drive-in movie theater

Examples of a successful drive-in movie theater:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-in movie theater:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-in movie theater ➜

18. Start a drive-through convenience store business

Examples of a successful drive-through convenience store business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-through convenience store business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-through convenience store business ➜

19. Start a fast food drive-thru business

How Much Can You Make?

$61,650,000/month

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Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Examples of a successful fast food drive-thru business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fast food drive-thru business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a fast food drive-thru business ➜

Case Study

Daniel Meyer established Shake Shack in 2004. When it started, he used to just sell hot dogs from a cart in Madison Square Park.
Meyer has gradually transformed the hotdog cart into a kiosk-style restaurant that serves gourmet burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, and crinkle-cut french fries.
In less than 20 years, Shake Shack has grown from a single hot dog stand to a global fast food chain with over 270 locations.
Shake Shack offers a lively & fun community hangout place with wide appeal thanks to its fresh, high-quality, and delicious food at an incredible price.

Read the full story on successstory.com ➜

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Shake Shack SuccessStory ➜

20. Start a drive-thru strip club business

Examples of a successful drive-thru strip club business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru strip club business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru strip club business ➜

21. Start a drive-thru cake business

Examples of a successful drive-thru cake business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru cake business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru cake business ➜

22. Start a drive-thru funeral home business

Examples of a successful drive-thru funeral home business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru funeral home business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru funeral home business ➜

23. Start a drive-thru donuts business

Examples of a successful drive-thru donuts business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru donuts business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru donuts business ➜

24. Start a drive-thru grocery store business

Examples of a successful drive-thru grocery store business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru grocery store business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru grocery store business ➜

25. Start a drive-thru body piercing business

Examples of a successful drive-thru body piercing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru body piercing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a drive-thru body piercing business ➜

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