Bento Box Shop

Bento Box Shop Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 15th, 2025

Bento boxes are a popular container for carrying packed food to school or workplaces. While the bento boxes may be widespread across the globe, their history started in Japan hundreds of decades ago.

The lunch boxes are popular among the health-conscious population who prefer packed home food to fast-food eateries in the city. Starting a bento box shop in your neighborhood could be profitable, especially if you have students and working professionals in your area.

In this list, you'll find real-world bento box shop success stories and very profitable examples of starting a bento box shop that makes money.

1. Bento&co ($2M/year)

Thomas Bertrand, the founder of Bento&Co, came up with the idea for his business after realizing that there was a demand for bento boxes, a common item in Japan, outside of the country. He saw an opportunity to sell bento boxes online and started his business in 2008.

How much money it makes: $2M/year
How many people on the team: 14

Starting an E-commerce Store in Japan and Growing to $167,000/month

Successful online store owner Thomas Bertrand shares how he started Bento&Co, which sells Japanese lunch boxes and other kitchenware to 100 countries, and how he is using his expertise to manage shipments with Ship&Co, a SaaS he launched in 2016.

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