Business Idea Center: Cooking
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
BakeryCook up a business with a combination of culinary and business skills. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Bed and BreakfastCreate a cozy spot for travelers to rest with a B&B. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $100,000 + Franchises Available? No |
CateringLove food? Love people? Bring your interests together with a catering business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Catering ServiceCombine a love for cooking and event planning with this delicious business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Catering TruckOffer the convenience of a mobile food business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Chocolate MakingIf your chocolate expertise can offer something the grocery store candy aisle can't, you could be in business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Chuck WagonStart a mobile restaurant business to bring food to your hungry customers. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Cookie Gift BusinessHave a knack for baking? Create delicious gifts. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Dessert ShopSatisfy your customers' sweet tooth with a dessert shop. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Doughnut Shop and Bulk SalesPull in your dough with this sweet business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Fresh Pasta MakingSupply Italian restaurants with authentic, fresh pasta. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Gourmet Coffee KioskSet up a coffee kiosk in a busy location, and the customers will flow. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Gourmet French Fry StandOffer a specialty concession that customers will remember. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Herb FarmFeed the popular organic market with fresh herbs. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Hot Dog CartSelling this concession food could be one juicy business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
In-Store Demonstration ServiceDo you know how to hold a crowd's attention? Create in-store demonstrations. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Kitchen Cutting BoardsThis is a great low cost startup that offers as much opportunity in artistry as it does in utility. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
NutritionistEveryone wants to be a bit healthier these days, and a nutritionist is the perfect person to help. |
Category: Health Care/Medical Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Cooking RecipesHelp others figure out what to make for dinner by providing recipes online. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Packaged Herbs and SpicesPut together tasty combinations of herbs and spices to sell to local grocers. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Personal Chef ServicePut your culinary expertise to use by cooking for parties, special and corporate events. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Pizza by the SlicePortion cheesy pizzas for individuals and watch them line up for more. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Prepackaged Vegetarian FoodsPrepare delicious meals for vegetarians on the go. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Specialty FoodsHave a unique recipe? Make a name for yourself with your specialty food. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Specialty SaucesHelp eateries spice up their menus with some extra condiments. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Take-Out Chicken and WingsFeed hungry patrons a family favorite to go. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Vegetarian RestaurantGrow a restaurant business that caters to the meat-free crowd. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |



