These are the BEST 6 full or part time vending businesses for 2024. Would $500 for a days work help the monthly budget? Would you like to work 3 days a week and make several thousand a month? Either way – you can.
BEST 6 FULL AND PART TIME VENDING BUSINESSES
- hot dog vending
- street food vending
- catering (including drop off catering)
- cart rental
- lemonade business
- kettle corn business
KETTLE CORN BUSINESS
Kettle corn is easy to start and has huge profits. It doesn't take many bags to make a great income with kettle corn. Many vendors start with kettle corn due to the ease of getting licensed.
PROS:
- minimal licensing if any
- easy to setup (my very first setup)
- easy to operate
- super high profit margins
- easily expand to wholesale in local stores
CONS:
- does better at events (small or large)
- needs other food vendors nearby (it's a snack / dessert)
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $2500 – $5000
- A vendor can return 100% of initial investment within 3 weeks on average
LEMONADE VENDING BUSINESS
The lemonade vending business is a blast and along with me, 100's of vendors in our private Vendors United group do it as well. Lemonade vending is one of the easiest ways to get started and it's super profitable.
PROS:
- Easy to start with minimal startup expenses
- Works year round
- Fun to operate
- Huge profit margins
- Very easy to get licensed in most states
CONS:
- Does better around other food vendors
- Does better in the hotter months
- Lemons change prices due to supply / demand
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $625 – $1500
- March – October a vendor can return 100% of initial investment on the first day
HOT DOG VENDING BUSINESS
Who doesn't like hot dogs? It's legal to vend in all 50 states and works year round. From Alaska to Canada and south – hot dog vending will provide you with whatever income you desire.
PROS AND CONS OF THE HOT DOG VENDING BUSINESS
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $1500 – $5000
- March – October a vendor can return 100% of initial investment within a few weeks
- Can be started with little to no money as the cart is the largest expense in getting started. [read here]
STREET FOOD VENDING BUSINESS
This can be donuts to pancakes, burritos to street corn – we even have some vendors who do baked potatoes. Depending on your state's rules, you could choose other items besides hot dogs. Can you say pulled pork!
PROS:
- Freedom
- Be your own boss
- Set your own schedule
- Make as much as you want
- Work when you want
- Can be started on a shoestring budget
CONS:
- Limited by state codes in some states
- Requires you getting up and going – you must be self motivated
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $Varies – But look how this lady started from her pay by the day motel room
- Varies by food type and equipment requirements
CATERING & DROP OFF CATERING
Most vendors in our Vendors United group are doing catering and/or drop off catering along with vending. Some have moved exclusively to catering. Why? Because it's hugely profitable and easier to operate. After-all, a hot dog cart is a mini mobile kitchen.
Another great article here.
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $100 – $5000 (how to start catering from home)
- A vendor can return 100% of initial investment within weeks
CART AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Imagine that – never see, never touch the cart and make money. It's being done. Make a great income while renting hot dog carts and other food equipment.
You can easily start with one cart and average about $1500 a month. Here is a little more about 2 vendors who do just that.
AVERAGE STARTUP COSTS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
- $2000 – $5000
- A vendor can return 100% of initial investment within 2-3 months
BEST 6 FULL AND PART TIME VENDING BUSINESSES FOR 2024
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