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
9
Integrated Virtual Meeting Platforms
MeetinVR Lets Colleagues Meet and Collaborate in VR
8
Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
7
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
5
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
3
Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
2
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
Related Ideas
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Vertical Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut UK Paraded a First-of-Its-Kind Pizza Box on the Streets of London
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
High-End Pizza Dining Experiences
This Papa Johns Dining Experience is Part of a MICHELIN Bid
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
functional footwear brands
NYC-Based Lifestyle Brand Brunch Redefines Everyday Comfort
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Assistive AI-Powered Restaurant Tools
The Fourth iQ 2.0 Platform Targets Restaurant Managers
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Ranch-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurants
The Hidden Valley Ranch Tiny Restaurant is Coming to NYC
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Website-Based Restaurant Customizations
The 'Wix Restaurant Experiences' Enables Unique Dining
Takeout Meal Drone Deliveries
Deliveroo Drone Delivery is Taking to the Skies in Dublin, Ireland
Tennis-Themed Pop-Up Bars
Grey Goose's Last Serve Bar Brings a Signature Serve to Commuters
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Plant-Based Private Label Entrees
The ALDI Plant Menu Range Has Been Beefed Up for Veganuary
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Autonomous Menu Systems
Deliverect AI Optimizes Restaurant Menus in Real Time
Fast-Casual Pickup Experiences
CAVA Opens Its Cottleville Restaurant
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
High-End Restaurant Reservation Offers
Uber One Exclusive Tables Was Launched with OpenTable
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Beauty Entrepreneurship Incubators
Estée Lauder Companies Expanded Its India Innovation Initiative
Embedded Lending Platforms
Adyen Launched SMB Financing Through Platforms
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Life-Size Sandcastle Restaurants
DoorDash and Casadonna Partnered for the Sand CastleDonna
Healthy Eating-Focused Franchises
Project LeanNation is Actively Expanding in the United States
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Unified QSR Platforms
Taco John’s Streamlines Operations with Cloud-Based Systems
Inaugural Drone Food Deliveries
This Drone Delivery Test Program Will Launch in New Jersey
Strategic European Brand Collaborations
JD.com Spotlights a Sreies of European Brand Partnerships
Unified Drive‑Thru Platforms
Toast Launches the Unified Toast Drive-Thru Platform
Consumer-Driven Juice Bar Menus
The Latest Clean Juice Menu Focuses on Nutrition and Flavor
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Customer-Driven Food Innovation Centers
The Kerry Customer Co-Creation Centre is Now Open
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Retail Brand Incubator Moves
Backcountry Launches Platform to Scale Emerging Outdoor Brands
Corporate Spend Management Tools
DoorDash for Business is a New Platform Streamlining Operations
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Street Food Noodle Dishes
Ben’s Original Just Added a Global Street Food Noodles Range
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Access-Focused Digital Platform Evaluations
Zomato and Blinkit Hosted an ‘Access-Ability’ Conclave
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Artisanal Bread Delivery Services
The Bakehouse Bread Co. Now Offers Nationwide Delivery
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Virtual Dining Platform Expansions
GreetEat Corp. Expands to All Users in North America
Restaurant Profitability SaaS Platforms
Linked Eats is Partnering with Olo to Assist Restaurants
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Expansive Plant-Based Meal Ranges
The Latest BOSH! Range Features Ready Meals and Pizzas
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Canadian Grocery Delivery Platforms
Tre'dish Offers Equitable and Affordable Groceries
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Mobile App Studios
Developer On Wheels Builds Family And Travel Apps From A Campervan Office
Restaurant Menu Platforms
Create Menus Lets Restaurants Design And Host Digital Menus Quickly
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Digital Menu Platforms
Menugy Modernizes Restaurant Service And Unlocks Menu Potential
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Creator Business Platforms
Vonza Helps You Launch, Run, and Scale Your Online Business Easily
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Order Aggregation Platforms
Snappy Technologies Launches an Order Aggregation Service
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
AI Leasing Accelerator Programs
RET Ventures Launches RET Ventures AI Accelerator Program
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Multi-Purpose Entertainment Venue Partnerships
Noble Chicken Joins Forces with Oakley Greens
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Agriculture-Focused Summit Competitions
The Grow-NY Program Will Distribute 3 Million in Funding
Regional Noodle Restaurant Rollouts
Foodtastic Introduced the Noodlebox Expansion Plan
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Unified Restaurant Management
FoodChow Streamlines POS, Ordering, And Marketing For Restaurants
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update
Regional Salad Chain Openings
CRISP & GREEN Debuts a New West Omaha Restaurant
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub