A large portion of the most popular September 2014 business ideas revolves around food. Whether it's an app, an experiential dining experience or a culinary-focused subscription service, businesses are profiting from flavor.
For those consumers with a sweet tooth and a smartphone, the Ice Cream Van Tracker app might just become their favorite new download on their phone. The app tracks 19 ice cream trucks and provides users with exact locations in case they can't wait another minute for a cone.
Businesses are seeing huge potential in casual dining settings to serve consumers beyond just food. The sitcom-celebrating cafes and the 3D-printing cafes show how an everyday experience can be elevated and transformed into something much more exciting and memorable.
For more examples of the top September 2014 business ideas, visit Trend Hunter's Business Trend Report.
Top 50 Business Ideas in September
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Can Currency Campaigns
McDonald's Stockholm Lets Youth Trade in Bags of Recycled Cans For Burgers
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Cold-Press Juice Bars
The 'Off the Vine' Juice Bar Will Offer Nutritious Cold-Pressed Juices
48
Bespoke Bag Platforms
The Kate Spade Saturday Website Lets Users Design Their Own Weekender Bag
47
Ideal Career Charts
This Infographic Explores Career and Personality Type Based on MTBI Results
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Cardboard-Tubed Retail Stores
Brooks + Scarpa Design the Interior of Aesop Shop
45
Poor Worker Personalities
This Infographic Describes the Types of Employees You Should Fire
44
3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience
43
Food-Inspired Fashion Shops
Anya Hindmarch's Fashion Pop Up Presents Luxury Goods Like Groceries
42
Makeup Trial Apps
LX Studio's Virtual Makeover Studio Lets You Experiment with Real Products
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Sarcastic Apparel Projects
A Kickstarter Project that Promises Lousy Shirt Rewards
40
Comfort-Improving Office Tips
This Workplace Ergonomics Infographic Describe Preventative Measures
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Discontented Worker-Detecting Infographics
These Red Flags Help Identify Unhappy Employees
38
Hybrid E-Commerce Shops
Sneakerboy Melbourne's Online Physical Store Has You Try, Then Buy Via Web
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Shuttle Bus Workouts
The Mobile Gym Brings the Workout to You
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Bespoke Dress Design Platforms
Rose Athena's Custom Dress Creations Turn Consumers into Designers
35
Evolving Eateries
This Pop Up Dining Service is in a Different Place Every Night With a New Menu
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Sitcom-Celebrating Cafes
The Real Life Central Perk Pop-Up Shop Commemorates 2 Decades of Friends
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Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Lacoste's LCST App Shows Off Its New Line with Augmented Reality
32
National Burger Battles
'La Burger Week' is a Quest to Find the Best Burger in Canada
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Secret Streaming Infographics
Workplace Confidential Explores Americans Watching Videos at Work
30
Heavenly Shoe Shops
Harrods' New Shoe Department Has Been Dubbed 'Shoe Heaven'
29
Freelance Personality Infographics
This Chart Displays Traits of Self-Employed Workers in the UK
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Pop Culture Book Covers
Penguin Mashes Classic Novels with Celebrity, Gamer and Media Imagery
27
Shop-the-Runway Services
Luevo Lets You Pre-Order the Latest Fashions & Support Emerging Designers
26
Ice Cream Tracker Apps
O2 Turns an Ice Cream Truck Business Hi-Tech with a Mobile App & More
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Consolidated Loyalty Apps
Stamp Me's Loyalty Reward App Replaces Multiple Paper Stamp Cards
24
Braille Clothing Tags
Rip Curl's Braille Clothing Tags Communicate Colors to the Visually Impaired
23
Female Taxi Services
The SheRides Service Allows You to Choose a Lady Driver
22
Timeline Reward Apps
Costa Coffee Club Members Can Now Redeem Points with an App
21
Jingle-Composition Competitions
Russia's Aeroflot Airline is Seeking an English Language Jingle
20
Digital Currency ATMs
The Bitcoin ATM Machines Offers Consumers an Alternative Currency Format
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Augmented Reality Reward Services
Dippin' Dots Loyalty Program Designs Ice Cream for the Future
18
On-Demand Bouncers
The Bannerman App Provides You With Last Minute Private Security Service
17
Bottomless Pasta Passes
Olive Garden's All You Can Eat Pasta Pass Will Feed You Through the Fall
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Patio Sunshine Reflectors
The Corona Sun Beam Brings Unlimited Sun to Patio Drinking Experiences
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Culinary Children Subscriptions
Foodstirs Subscription Services is a Great Way to Get Kids Cooking
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Impulse Shopping Apps
Spring is an App for Shopping New Arrivals from Brands Instantly
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Gangster Granny Ads
Kmart's 'Pay in Store' Commercial Shows How to Shop Like a Boss
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Viewer-Engaging Loyalty Programs
The Fox Rewards Service Helps You Get Free Movie Tickets
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Entertainment-Rewarding Programs
L.A. Live Downtown Preferred Loyalty Program Rewards Fun Times
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Backup Charger Subscriptions
Doblet Hopes to Place Portable Battery Packs in Popular Restaurants
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Pretzel Point Apps
Auntie Ann's Pretzel Perks Mobile Loyalty App Puts Points Towards Tasty Rewards
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Executive Schedule Surveys
This Infographic Shows the Average Daily Routine of Influential Leaders
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Loyalty Program Coordinators
RewardsNOW Helps Brands Develop and Execute Sophisticated Strategies
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Shoppable Video Campaigns
Elle Canada's Shop Your Mood Campaign Makes It Easy to Buy from the Bay
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Comprehensive Loyalty Programs
The Verizon Smart Rewards Program Offers Discounts on Everything
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Wine-Focused Funding Platforms
Fundovino is a Crowdfunding Site Dedicated Solely to Wine Projects
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Fashionable Passport Promotions
Nine West's Passport to Fashion Loyalty Program is Great for Deals
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Social Media Makeup Rewards
The Lancôme Elite Rewards Service Gives Consumers Luxury Discounts
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Phone-Sized Shopping Ads
Tesco's Mobile App Ad Presents Its App as the Tiniest Store Ever
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
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
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Car Transfer Apps
The Daytrip App Provides Customizable Car Transfers
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Cozy Brunch-Themed Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Winter Menu is Packed with Food and Drinks
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns
The Panera Fall for Your Favorites Meal is Here for Autumn
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Premium Ice Cream Deliveries
Snugburys Launches Their New nationwide home delivery service
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Restaurant-Style Pasta Meal Kits
The New Helper Deluxe Meals Deliver a Takeout-at-Home Experience
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Icy QSR Dessert Menus
The Dairy Queen Holiday Menu Introduces New and Returning Treats
Same-Day Perishable Deliveries
Amazon Adds Its Same-Day Perishable Delivery to Amazon Business
Breakup Trash Trucks
Tinder's The Ex-press Disposal Truck Picks Up Unwanted Belongings
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Mobile Coffee Trailer Concepts
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Debuts the Mini Cruiser Franchise
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Cafe Discovery Apps
Coffee Map Helps Users Discover Local Coffee Shops And Specialty Cafes
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Stain-Celebrating Restaurant Shirts
Uber Eats and Rosa’s Thai Partnered to Celebrate Messy Eating
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Custard-Themed Restaurant Tours
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Runs a Summer Custard Tour
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Gourmet Autumnal Menus
Paris Baguette Unveiled its 2025 Fall Menu Featuring Pumpkin and Biscoff
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Fine-Dining Pizza Events
The Pizza Hut Supper Club Let Quality Ingredients Speak for Themselves
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Retro Dessert Menu Offerings
Bakery79 Launches The Summer of 79 Menu
Limited-Time Asian BBQ Pizzas
Happy's Pizza Launches an Asian BBQ Menu
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
Birthday Cupcake Promos
Edible Celebrates Its New Limited-Edition Cupcake Line With Free Treats
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Energizing Meal Delivery Campaigns
The Factor 3 p.m. Crash Campaign Challenges the Mid-Day Slump
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Toronto Ice Cream Deliveries
Ben & Jerry's Will Deliver Pints to Your Door Through a New Promotion
Ice Cream Subscription Services
The Double Rainbow Ice Cream Subscription Program is Arriving Now
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Hockey Athlete-Approved Menus
Uber Eats and Shake Shack Canada Worked with William Nylander
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee ‘Licious Lineup is Arriving Soon
Experiential Afternoon Teas
High Sociétéa serves tea aboard a touring double-decker bus
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Pumpkin-Themed Bagel Menus
Jeff's Bagel Run Pumpkin Season Menu is Packed with Seasonal Flavor
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Exciting Fee Return Promotions
Grubhub Has Launched the Fee Return Promotion
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Personalization-Focused Gift Services
Edible Arrangements Boasts a New App and Edible Rewards
Robotaxi Membership Programs
Waymo introduces premium perks for frequent autonomous riders
Seasonal Nostalgia Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons Fall Menu Introduces the Apple Cider Timbit
Pizzeria Enterprise Technology Suites
Hungry Howie's and Toast Partnered to Streamline Operations
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Converted Mobile Dentistry Food Trucks
Flo's Eats Launched A Food Truck From A Winnebago
Mobile App Studios
Developer On Wheels Builds Family And Travel Apps From A Campervan Office
Service Business Platforms
Queue Helps You Launch and Scale a Productized Service Business
Menu Recommendation Tools
DishFinder Helps Users Discover Top-Rated Dishes at Restaurants
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps
Tabelog's App Supports International Visitors
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Elevated Diner Franchises
Billy’s Downtown Diner expands its modern diner concept in the midwest
Restaurant App Templates
Restaurant Food Ordering App Enables QR-Based Menus With Flutter Code
Corporate Ride-Hailing Features
Bolt Launches Hopp for Business in the Greater Toronto Area
Bus Racing Retail Events
The Saucony Beat the Bus Challenge Celebrated a New Location
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub