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
46
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
41
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
37
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
34
Sitcom-Celebrating Cafes
The Real Life Central Perk Pop-Up Shop Commemorates 2 Decades of Friends
33
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
31
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
28
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
25
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
9
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
4
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'
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
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
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
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
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'
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
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
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Car Transfer Apps
The Daytrip App Provides Customizable Car Transfers
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
Music Competition Cafes
Hard Rock and Coca-Cola launch a global artist competition
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
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
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
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
Cafe Drink-Honoring Merch
Starbucks Pink Drink Vibes Merch Pays Homage to the Popular Beverage
Pizza-Inspired School Cafeteria Promotions
Chartwells K12 Debuts the Pizza Daze Promotion
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Comprehensive Back-To-School Campaigns
iScooter Launched a 45-Day Back-To-School Campaign
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
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
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Conversational AI Food Orders
Square Brought Its Food and Beverage Sellers into Google's Ask Maps
Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
Lemonade Lab Lets Kid-Run Businesses Accept Tap Payments
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Premium Ice Cream Deliveries
Snugburys Launches Their New nationwide home delivery service
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Airport Restaurant Expansion
Chili's Returns to Seattle After 10 Years at Sea-Tac Airport
Fruit-Fueled Cafe Refreshments
Starbucks Japan Summer Menu Shows Off Three Different Drinks
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
Mobile Coffee Trailer Concepts
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Debuts the Mini Cruiser Franchise
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
Seasonal Peach Beverages
Whataburger Launches a Peach Refresher and Peaches & Cream Shake
Charitable Restaurant Launches
Zam's Celebrates Its U.S. Debut with Events and Meal Donations
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
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
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Stain-Celebrating Restaurant Shirts
Uber Eats and Rosa’s Thai Partnered to Celebrate Messy Eating
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
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
Grocery Retail Intelligence Platforms
Eileen Expedites Business Operations on the Retail Floor
Pizza Professionals-Focused Challenges
California Pizza Challenge Returns in August 2026
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Retro Dessert Menu Offerings
Bakery79 Launches The Summer of 79 Menu
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Travel Planning Apps
iBucket.app Helps Users Plan Adventures, Track Goals, And Save Life Memories
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Customer-Driven Beta Testing Initiatives
Domino's Pizza Rewards Customers for Testing Its App
Click-And-Collect Pubs
Young’s Pubs Lets Customers Pre-Order Drinks for Bar Pickup
Airport Grocery Pop-Ups
Tesco's Back From Holiday Shop Meets Travelers at the Baggage Carousel
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Limited-Time Asian BBQ Pizzas
Happy's Pizza Launches an Asian BBQ Menu
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
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
Branded Cafe Duck Toys
Scooter's Coffee Camp Scooter’s Duck Giveaway is
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
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
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Food Discovery Apps
SUGGEST EAT Helps Users Discover Their Next Meal Through Short Food Videos
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
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
Experiential Afternoon Teas
High Sociétéa serves tea aboard a touring double-decker bus
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
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
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
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
Restaurant Leadership Academies
American Express and Resy Launch Restaurant Leadership Program
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
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
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
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
Remixed Summertime Bakery Menus
The Latest Cornish Bakery Menu Includes Food and Drink
Personalization-Focused Gift Services
Edible Arrangements Boasts a New App and Edible Rewards
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
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
Soccer Tournament-Specific Food Deliveries
Deliverect Shares Data from the Recent World Cup Final
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
Frozen Treat Surveys
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association Releases a Survey
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
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
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
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub