Mainly, the June 2020 new ventures list spotlights how businesses are adapting to the New Normal, which is brought upon the COVID-19 outbreak and the associated government public safety restrictions.
In the restaurant category, businesses are trying to normalize the dining for one experience as a "COVID-proof" concept. Bord för En (Table for One) is an experience in the Swedish Countryside that best displays this trend. Many other ventures, on the other hand, look to support independent establishments who are gravely affected by the economic downturn—Donna Italia, for instance, has designed a program to help restaurants make additional profit by adding pizza to delivery and takeout menus.
On the retail front, the June 2020 new ventures list spotlights many brick-and-mortar establishments turning to e-commerce platforms, as well as many consultation services moving to virtual sessions.
Top 30 New Ventures Trends in June
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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online
29
One-Seat Restaurants
Bord för En Shares a Sit-Down Dinner for One in the Swedish Countryside
28
Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Californians Explores Various Animal-Free Leather Alternatives
27
Outdoor Restaurant Design Kits
David Rockwell Helps NYC Restaurants Adapt to Outdoor Dining
26
Charitable Online Pop-Up Shops
Ted Baker Launched 'Ted's Bazaar,' Featuring Exclusive Products
25
Online Vegan Grocery Stores
GTFO It's Vegan is Making It Easy to Purchase Plant-Based Groceries
24
In-Game Outfit Promotions
Ben Sherman and AnimalCrossFits Joined to Launch Six In-Game Looks
23
Recreated Restaurant Experiences
Brato Brewhouse is Attempting to Recreate the Dine-in Experience
22
Free Home Renovation Resources
FixIt Service Pros' Toolkit Eases DIY Renovations During COVID-19
21
Co-Branded Dessert Concepts
Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery are Joining Forces
20
E-Commerce Financing Initiatives
Merchant Growth is Distributing E-Commerce Funding Due to Demand
19
Functional Soft Drinks
Talking Rain Launches a New Series with Immunity-Boosting Wellness Claims
18
Augmented Reality Communication Platforms
Frontdoor's Streem Seamlessly Enables Remote Service
17
Plant-Based Egg White Alternatives
Plantible Raised $4.6 Million in Seed Round
16
Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
15
Online Lens Replacement Services
Boomerang Lenses Offers a Seamless Way to Update Old Glasses
14
E-Commerce Cash Flow Influxes
Shopify Will Distribute Interest Free-Cash Advances Due to COVID-19
13
At-Home Car Shopping Services
Genesis Concierge Pairs Car Buyers with a Personal Guide
12
Virtual Open Houses
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Taps Live Streams to Continue Business
11
Virtual Health Retreats
Primitive Patterns Offers Virtual Retreats Centered Around Connectivity
10
Whole-Home Organization Consultations
Tailored Living Offers Virtual Consultations During COVID-19
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Integrated Virtual Meeting Platforms
MeetinVR Lets Colleagues Meet and Collaborate in VR
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Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
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Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
6
Livestreaming Gift Cards
Twitch Now Offers Virtual Gift Cards That Can Be Redeemed on the Platform
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Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
4
Commission-Free Food Deliveries
Spread is a Food Delivery Startup That's Free of Commission Fees
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Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
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Financial Relief-Focused Digital Hackathons
Razer Fintech Orchestrates a Three-Day Hackathon
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Two-Hour Retail Deliveries
Walmart is Drastically Expanding Its Two-Hour Express Delivery Service
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Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Sella Arranges a Flexible Office for Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
Healthy Scratch Kitchens
Everytable Raised $55 Million USD to Expand its Market Presence
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Virtual Kitchen Gorcery Partnerships
Kitchen Hub Opens Fourth Location in Longo's Grocery Store
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
RFID-Enabled Retail Cabinets
Selfly Store is Introducing Micro Stores for Contactless Retail
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Sports Performance Fashion Pop-Ups
Nordstrom's 'Concept 017: SPORTS!' Pop-Up Spotlights 13 Brands
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Alphabet-Shaped Mobility Solutions
These Mobility Device Concepts by Siddhesh Bhogale are Advanced
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Inside-Out Greenhouse Restaurants
Norm Architects Complete a Project in a Swedish Vineyard
Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits
Eleven Madison Park Launches New Luxury Meal Kits in New York
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Delivery-Only TV Restaurants
Grubhub Announced a Restaurant Concept with MasterChef
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Sauce-Focused Virtual Restaurants
Duke's Sauce Shack is a Virtual Restaurant by Duke's Mayonnaise
On-the-Go Food Bowls
'Rush Bowls' Announced New United States Expansion Plans as Demand Increases
Accessible Travel Initiatives
Scootaround Launches a Campaign for Mobility Awareness Month
Dedicated Pizza Brands
GoPuff Launched 'The Mean Tomato' Dedicated to Fresh Pizza Products
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Revamped Pizzeria Menus
Pieology Pizzeria Updated its Menu with the Help of Vito Iacopelli
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Expanded Meal Kit Services
Blue Apron Announced its 'The Next Course' Growth Initiative
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Personal E-Commerce Services
Klarna Debuted a New Personal Virtual Shopping Solution
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Ready-to-Prepare Pizza Kits
The Gousto x PizzaExpress Range Brings Restaurant Meals Home
All-in-One Administrative Management Apps
Fun Join Announces Its Official January 2023 Launch Date
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Flexible Remote Work Strategies
Airbnb Announced Employees Will Be Able to Live and Work Anywhere
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Virtual Vegan Bowl Restaurants
Vegan Bowls For All is a New Virtual Concept from Veggie Grill
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
Corto Lures Consumers in with a Virtual Tasting Experience
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Delivery Company eBike Partnerships
Grubhub Partnered with JOCO to Provide Safety-Certified eBikes
Virtual Restaurant Partnerships
Potbelly Signed a Delivery-Focused Licensing Deal with REEF
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments
DoorDash and Twitch Announce a Restaurant-Themed Tournament
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Restaurant Delivery Rewards Collabs
Lettuce Entertain Restaurants Teams up with DoorDash
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Restaurant Investment Initiatives
Chipotle Launched Cultivate Next to Support Innovative Companies
Entertaining-Ready Private Brand Foods
These New Spar Products Support Al Fresco Dining
Summery Food-to-Go Ranges
The Latest Co-op Food Range Includes a Number of New Options
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
New York-Themed Summer Apparel
United~Project Launches the NUEVA YORK Collection for SS22
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps
DoorDash Debuted the 'Most Loved' Program on its Platform
All-in-One Restaurant Invoicing Software
'Toast Invoicing' Streamlines Multi-Invoicing Processes
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Virtual Restaurant Drive-Thrus
Smashburger's Virtual Drive-Thru Offers Convenience & Accessibility
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Ethnic Grocer Delivery Platforms
The Bakkal Last-Mile Delivery Platform is Convenience-Focused
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
One-Star Cookbooks
Deliveroo's Cookbook Shares Dishes Inspired by Low Reviews
Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees
Sunday Supper's New Trio of Premium Entrees are Powered by Plants
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Food Delivery Employee Benefits
DoorDash Rolls Out New Employee Perks Plan, 'Merchant Benefits'
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Summer Socialization Food Products
The Co-op Summer Feastival Range is for Party-Planning Shoppers
Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities
PepsiCo Unveils the Newest Greenhouse Accelerator Program
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Fast-Food Delivery Partnerships
McDonald's Partnered with Deliveroo in the United Kingdom
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Dater Dining Guides
OpenTable & Bumble Debuted Three Top 100 Dining Guides for Meet-Ups
Luxe E-Commerce Menswear Expansions
The Outnet Launches the Menswear Vertical in America
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Virtual Vegan Bowl Menus
Veggie Grill Launches New Delivery-Only Menu. 'Vegan Bowls For All'
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
In-App Pride Menus
Postmates Created the In-App Bottom-Friendly Menu for Pride Month
Omnichannel Retail Partnerships
SpartanNash Partnered with DoorDash to Scale On-Demand Deliveries
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Summer-Inspired Fresh Menus
bellagreen Debuted Vibrant, Highly Anticipated Summer Menu