20 Keto Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2024]

Updated: July 24th, 2023

Interested in starting a keto business in 2024?

We put together 20 of the best keto businesses you can start in today.

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

Here's the full list:

1. Start a keto flour business

2. Start a pork rind business

3. Start a keto nutritionist business

How much you can make: $45,000 — $1,000,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $300 (?)

How long does it take to build: 30 days (?)

I Grew My Company To $45K/Month In 1.5 Years [By Myself]

Keto Girl Nutritionist's founder, Priscilla Blevins, shares how she started her multi-six-figure online private practice, offering a high-ticket group coaching program for women with a thyroid imbalance, went from making $150 a month to $45,000+ a month within one and a half years, all while utilizing Instagram as her primary marketing strategy.

About
Priscilla started Keto Girl Nutritionist over 4 years ago
Revenue
Priscilla grew the business to $45K/month
Costs
It cost Priscilla $300 to start the business
Read by 3,724 founders

4. Start a stevia growing business

5. Start a keto youtube channel business

A ketogenic diet is a very low-carb and high-fat diet that involves reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat.

People are using online platforms, including YouTube, to learn more about ketogenic diets and how they can start practicing.

Therefore, if you are a nutritionist interested in teaching people the importance of keto diets, consider starting a keto YouTube channel.

6. Start a keto/specialist bakery business

How much you can make: $25,000 — $90,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $6,000 (?)

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

How We Started A $25K/Month Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Desserts Business

ChipMonk co-founders built a mail-order bakery selling low carb, gluten-free desserts, making around $25,000 a month with growth through e-commerce, and plans to tighten budgets and conserve cash in challenging times.

About
David started ChipMonk Baking about 5 years ago
Revenue
David grew the business to $90K/month
Costs
It cost David $5000 to start the business
Read by 13,402 founders

7. Start a nut butter business

According to experts, nut butter contains loads of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help to increase HDL cholesterol while reducing LDL cholesterol.

To start a nut butter business, decide which area you want to focus on. You can be a nut butter manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. Whichever level, ensure you focus on delivering high-quality nut butter to the end user.

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

How I made it: Pippa Murray, Pip & Nut

Pip & Nut, a nut butter brand founded in 2013, is now present in 6,000 stores throughout the UK and Europe and has a team of 20+ people, all while dedicated to supporting local communities and reducing carbon print.

About
They started Pip & Nut over 11 years ago
Revenue
They grew the business to $1M/month
Costs
It cost $12000 to start the business
Read by 756 founders

8. Start a mayonnaise business

9. Start an avocado oil business

How long does it take to build: 400 days (?)

10. Start a keto food blog

11. Start a fresh meat delivery business

According to experts, food delivery has become a global market worth more than $150 billion and snowballing. The advent of easy-to-use apps and technology, along with busier lifestyles than ever, are the top reasons fueling the growth of food delivery businesses.

Starting a meat delivery business can be rewarding. To start, onboard reliable meat stores and vendors in your region. Then, you must create a good platform through which customers will reach you for fresh meat orders.

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

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

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

I Started My Online Food Business At 17: It Now Earns $720K/Year

HalalWorldDepot is a Halal online marketplace that started three years ago as a meat and grocery delivery service and has now expanded to offer a wide variety of Halal products, with a customer return rate of 50-60%, profitability at 16-25%, and over 10,000 customers, with plans to expand to Canada and the United Kingdom within three to five years.

About
Mohamad started HalalWorldDepot over 5 years ago
Revenue
Mohamad grew the business to $200K/month
Costs
It cost Mohamad $5000 to start the business
Read by 5,193 founders

12. Start a smoothie business

Smoothie is a blend of whole fruits containing bananas, yogurt, honey, ice cream, and other ingredients.

Smoothie businesses attract health-conscious consumers, and their mass appeal has grown tremendously.

In the US alone, smoothie bars are a 3-billion-dollar industry. Therefore, starting your smoothie business can be a great idea from an entrepreneur’s standpoint. To start your smoothie bar, consider an ideal location, and ensure a proper shop format. The alternative smoothie shop formats include:

  • Dine in Plenty of seating space: customers order and pay at the counter.
  • Window only: Serves takeaway smoothies with customers ordering and paying at the counter
  • Food truck: Mobile smoothie shop allowing you to connect with a more extensive customer

The rising popularity of healthy juices and the low startup cost makes the smoothie industry an appealing frozen food business idea.

How much you can make: $30,000/month

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

How One Woman Went From WIC To CEO Of Her Own Smoothie Empire

Simple Green Smoothies boasts a free 7-day smoothie challenge that has helped over 2 million people take control of their health and generates revenue with programs ranging from a 21-day cleanse to a plant-based meal planner, bringing in as much as $30k a month and also working to help women farmers in Cambodia build mushroom farms through World Hope International.

About
Jen started Simple Green Smoothies over 11 years ago
Revenue
Jen grew the business to $30K/month
Read by 10,779 founders

13. Start a low-fat bars business

14. Start a fruit and vegetable chips business

Are you interested in offering solutions that support change in consumer lifestyle? If yes, consider starting a business inclined towards healthy fruit and vegetables. According to experts, the global healthy fruit and vegetable chips market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 8.1% over the next few years.

The market growth results from increased awareness and preference for functional, convenient, and flavored ready-to-eat snacks. Opening a fruit and vegetable business could be a lucrative business based on the market potential.

15. Start a fruit butters and cheese business

Fruit butter and cheese is a unique and growing business opportunity for entrepreneurs. The process involves taking fresh fruit and pureeing it into a spreadable consistency, similar to jams or jellies. However, fruit butter is typically made with less sugar and is cooked for a longer period of time, giving it a deeper and more concentrated flavor.

Cheese is also a popular product in the fruit butter and cheese business. This can include soft and creamy cheeses made with fruit purees and harder and more aged options. The key to success in this business is sourcing high-quality ingredients and experimenting with different flavor combinations to stand out in the market.

To run a successful fruit butter and cheese business, it is important to focus on the following tips:

Research the market: Understanding your target audience and competitors is crucial for success. Research local farmers’ markets and specialty food stores to get a feel for what products are already available and what gaps in the market you can fill.

Source top-quality ingredients: The quality of your fruit and cheese will directly affect the quality of your products. Invest in fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Experiment with flavor combinations: Don’t be afraid to try new and unique flavor combinations. Consider using unusual fruits or pairing fruit with complementary flavors like herbs or spices.

Invest in proper packaging: Attractive packaging is important for attracting customers and protecting your products. Invest in high-quality containers and labels to stand out on store shelves.

Build a strong brand: Building a strong brand is essential for success in any business. This includes creating a cohesive brand image, developing a strong social media presence and consistently delivering top-quality products to customers.

Following these tips, entrepreneurs can successfully launch and grow a fruit butter and cheese business. This business can be a profitable and fulfilling venture with a focus on quality ingredients, innovative flavor combinations, and strong branding.

16. Start a keto pizzeria business

17. Start a keto diet supplier business

18. Start an iced coffee business

How much you can make: $52,500/month

From $50 to $1,750 a Day with a Food Truck Business

Onit Coffee is a Sacramento-based coffee food truck that offers vegan and planet-based drinks while donating a portion of their profits to neighborhood organizations.

About
They started Onit Coffee over 4 years ago
Revenue
They grew the business to $52.5K/month
Costs
It cost $120000 to start the business
Read by 899 founders

19. Start an ice cream business

If you have ever dreamed of owning an ice cream business, [[current_year]] might be the year to make it happen.

An ice cream shop is the easiest and, if done right, the most profitable business venture you will ever begin. Experts predict the ice cream market size in the coming years will grow at a CAGR of 4.2%.

A few reasons for expanding the market include the availability of innovative flavors and the growing popularity of impulse ice cream products like cones, sandwiches, and pops. Additionally, health consciousness among consumers is likely to increase the demand for premium ice cream brands.

Here are some ice cream business ideas you might consider:

  • Start an ice cream cone production business
  • Start a vegan ice cream business
  • Start an ice cream cookbook business
  • Start a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business
  • Start an ice cream producer business
  • Start an ice cream spoon manufacturing business
  • Start an ice cream wholesaler
  • Start an ice cream truck business

How much you can make: $65,000/month

How long does it take to build: 730 days (?)

How This NASA Engineer Built A $65K/Month Kitchen Tools Business

Midnight Kitchen Tools founder Michael Chou shares how he identified a need in the market for ergonomic kitchen tools, and built a successful business through Kickstarter campaigns, e-commerce capabilities, and partnerships with other companies.

About
Michael started Midnight Kitchen Tools about 10 years ago
Revenue
Michael grew the business to $65K/month
Costs
It cost Michael $25000 to start the business
Read by 1,640 founders

20. Start a homemade keto bread business

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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.