On-demand nap bars, dog-friendly cafes and ice cream delivery services are among some of the top August 2017 start-up ideas that are causing change across different industries.
Although select shoppers are drawn to the high price points of luxury items, a growing number of budget-conscious consumers are responding to brands that offer fair price points. Examples of this include Miss A, which prices all of its cosmetics at $1, Twickets, which resells tickets at face value and Brandless, which sells a variety of consumers goods for just $3.
Some of the well-established companies that are offering the ingenuity of small companies include Amazon, which recently launched a variety of new products and services, KFC launching K Pro and brands like London Drugs and Sephora launching small-format retail shops.
Top 70 Start-Up Concepts in August
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All-Day Nap Bars
'Siesta & Go' Rents Beds and Rooms for Catching Up on Sleep
69
Fast Food Salad Shops
KFC's K Pro is a Healthy Remix on the Famous Fast Food Restaurant
68
Female-Funded Investment Firms
'Female Funders' is a Platform Helping Women Pursue Angel Investing
67
Privacy Laptop Cases
Alcove’s Laptop Case Unfolds into a Private Workstation
66
Muted Streetwear Releases
Maylee's Debut Collection Features Refined Silhouettes & Neutral Colors
65
Entrepreneur-Specific Subscription Services
The FEoNA Box is a Service for Female Entrepreneurs
64
In-Car Vending Machines
Cargo Lets Uber Drivers Earn Extra Money Selling In-Car Essentials
63
Vegan Meal Vending Machines
leCupboard Offers a Healthy, Plant-Based Vending Machine for Food
62
Urban Camping Services
Campspace Lets Users Rent Campgrounds in Urban Environments
61
Moving TV T-Shirts
The T-shirt TV Acts as an Unconventional Advertising Medium
60
Bespoke Workout Supplement Platforms
The Scoop Service Lets Users Buy Customizable Supplements
59
Luxury Short-Term Rental Services
Airbnb Lux Will be the Firm's New Ultra-Premium Tier
58
Luxury Furniture Rental Platforms
This Rental Service is Targeted Towards First-Time Homeowners
57
Custom Salad Shops
Vancouver's 'Verdura' is a Fast-Casual Independent Restaurant
56
Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Subscriptions
The 'Leader Ship Box' is Made for Professional Women
55
Affordable Subscription Meals
Dinnerly by Marley Spoon is an Affordable Alternative Meal Kit
54
Robotic Lawn-Mowing Startups
HomeVP Installs Lawn-Mowing Robots In Your Home For a Monthly Fee
53
Rescued Food Restaurants
The Newly Opened Rice Bar Turns Food Waste into Delicious Creations
52
$1 Cosmetic Retailers
'Miss A' Offers All Beauty Products on Its Site for Just One Dollar
51
Small-Footprint Beauty Retailers
'Sephora Studio' is a New Store with Same-Day Ordering
50
Architectural Home Rentals
BoutiqueHomes Offers Holiday Rentals in Design-Focused Homes
49
Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
48
Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
47
Community Dog Cafes
Boris & Horton Hosts Dogs for Coffee and Community Events
46
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creameries
'Lab Sense' is Toronto's Newest Spot for Nitrogen-Infused Treats
45
Shoppable Storytelling Services
'Amazon Spark' is an Inspirational, Shoppable Platform
44
Working Woman Subscriptions
The 'Mogul Box' is Curated for Female Entrepreneurs
43
Sustenance-Dispensing Fridges
Foodles is a Connected Refrigerator and Vending Machine in One
42
Booze-Infused Jams
'Drunk Jelly' Wine-Infused Jam Elevates Any PB & J Sandwich
41
Vehicle-Branded Bike Sharing
The Ford Gobikes Offer a New Bike Share Program to the Bay Area
40
Ultra-Condensed Pharmacy Shops
London Drugs is Opening a Small Store Called 'LDExpress'
39
Football Stadium Screenings
Pittodrie Events is Hosting Corporate Clients for Outdoor Movie Nights
38
Geothermal Heating Start-Ups
Google's 'Dandelion' Will Use the Earth to Heat and Cool Homes
37
One-Hour Grocery Deliveries
Tesco Now Promises to Deliver Groceries to Your Door Within One Hour
36
Millennial-Focused Pizza Apps
Pizza Hut's Loyalty App Was Designed to Appeal to a Younger Market
35
Artisanal Sandwich Eateries
'PBJ.LA' is a Destination for Crust-Free, Gourmet PB&J Sandwiches
34
Consumer-Led Beauty Product Pitches
Sephora Lets Consumers Pitch Their Own Beauty Product Ideas
33
Codeless Chatbot Software
SaaS Startup HelloBOT Makes it Easier to Connect With Your Customers
32
Spouse-Spying Rental Services
'Ginza Ladis 1' Hires Actors to Stop Your Partner from Cheating
31
Instantaneous Mobile Payments
The 'PayNow' Service Lets Singaporeans Transfer Money Through Phones
30
Retro Alcohol-Infused Sodas
The Pop Shoppe Has Introduced 2 New Alcoholic Flavors
29
Loyalty-Based Coffee Chain Apps
Caffè Nero is the First UK Chain to Offer Straight-Through Payment
28
Universally Priced CPGs
Brandless Offers Common Household Goods Priced at $3 Each
27
Predictive Model-Building Platforms
Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping
26
Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
25
Customizable Eye Shadow Palettes
You Can Build Your Own Eye Shadow Palettes with Bleach London
24
App Review Startups
Telescope Notifies You in Real Time of Your Latest Mobile App Reviews
23
Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
22
Collaborative Team Tools
New Visual Project Management Tool Atlaz is for Tech-Focused Firms
21
Baggage Drop-Off Services
'Knock Knock' Offers Secure Storage for NYC Tourists' Bags
20
Bus-Battery Swapping Startups
This Indian Startup Makes Electric Buses More Convenient To Operate
19
SaaS Spreadsheets Startups
Spreadsheets.site Makes it Easier to Manage and Create Websites
18
Branded Ice Cream E-Shops
Consumers May Now Purchase Ben & Jerry's Online via the Official Store
17
Employee-Focused Travel Platforms
'GoBumpFree' Helps Airline Employees Evade Cancellation Fees
16
Online Automation Builders
New SaaS Venture Omlyx Helps You Build and Manage Automated Bots
15
Healing Herbal Tonics
WanKu's Blend of 20 Herbs is Known as the Andes Mountains Healing Water
14
Trailblazing Weather Forecasting Startups
ClimaCell Offers Ultra-Precise Weather-Tracking Services
13
Revitalizing Hangover Cures
'Morning Recovery' is Based on a South Korean Hangover Cure
12
VR Service Training Programs
This Fast-Casual Restaurant Training Leverages Google Daydream
11
Modular Dart Defense Systems
'Blaster Boards' Click Together to Make a Custom Nerf War Bunker
10
Female-Focused Rideshare Services
The Pink Car Service Caters to Women, Seniors and the Disabled
9
Streamlined App Development Platforms
The 'Cloudflare Apps' Service Helps Boost Market Exposure
8
AI-Fueled Medical Startups
The 'Qrativ' Startup Uses Smart Technology to Find Disease Treatments
7
Private Online Language Lessons
Rype Offers Users Private Virtual Language Teachers
6
eCommerce Messaging Apps
Amazon Anytime Offers Voice and Video Calling, Plus Filters and More
5
Company Password Management Services
Web Dev Startup Passwork is a Password Manager for Teams
4
Face-Value Ticket Resellers
Twickets Caps the Price of Resold Tickets at Face Value
3
Automated Messaging Community Invitations
Startup Community Inviter is for Slack Communities
2
Female-Focused Homesharing Communities
Overnight's 'Girls LOVE Travel' Group Emphasizes Safety
1
Online Invoicing Software
Pi.TEAM Provides Small Business Invoicing and Accounting Services
Related Ideas
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Spring-Inspired Pet Collections
Diggs Launches a Series of Spring-Inspired Pet Items
Affordable Pet-Specific Products
Swedish Retailer IKEA Launches its First Pet Collection, UTSÅDD
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants
Armored Fresh Has Launched Its First Restaurant in Brooklyn
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Dog-Friendly Dining Events
CESAR Restaurant Weekend Links Dogs & Owners to Pet-Friendly Eateries
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Personalized Pet Amenities
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will Offer 'Pawsome Pampering Packages'
AI-Powered Pet Diets
Side by Side Pet Presents Innovative and Health-Conscious Choices
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
High-Value QSR Deal Menus
The Sonic Fun.99 Menu Has Been Updated with a Range of Options
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Expanded Summertime Cafe Menus
Costa Coffee is Launching a New Summer Food and Beverage Menu
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Subscription-Sourced Dog Foods
Hello Fresh Unveils the New Dog Food Subscription 'The Pets Table'
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Accessible Superfood Beauty Brands
Goop Unveils a New Affordable Beauty Brand at Target and Amazon
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Affordable Hot Dog Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Debuts the $5 Simple Crafts Menu
Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals
Square Baby Offers Nutritious Meals for Infants
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Premium Autumnal Cafe Collections
Peet's Coffee Fall Menu Will Arrive in Late August
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Own-Brand Pet Food Expansions
The Abound Pet Food Range is Being Expanded by Kroger
Vegan BBQ Sides
Purple Carrot Launched a New Summer BBQ Menu
AI-Powered Pet Meals
PawCo is Revolutionizing the Pet Food Industry with AI-Powered Dog Food
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Low-Cost Retailer Pet Services
Walmart Pet Services Provides Transparent Pricing for Care
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
Waste-Reducing Culinary Starters
The Spare Food Co.'s Spare Starter Uses Surplus Farm Produce
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Limited-Edition Summer Salad Menus
Starbird Celebrates National Salad Month in May
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
On-Demand Dog Daycare
Dogdrop Provides Safe and Reliable Care for Dogs with Busy Owners
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Pumpkin Spice-Themed Dog Toys
BARK and Dunkin' Join Forces on a Charitable Project
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Animal Welfare-Focused Wines
Top Dogs Wines Has Recently Launched in New York
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Vegan Hot Dog Kits
Purple Carrot Released its Plant-Based Chicago Dog
Accessible Luxury Haircare
CLOUD Shares Nourishing and Volumizing Haircare with Mindful Formulas
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
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Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Low-Cost Cafe Meal Menus
The Starbucks Pairings Value Menu Starts at $5
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Back-to-School Burger Promotions
The Deliveroo Students Boost Burger Supports University Students
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
High-Value Cafe Meal Deals
The Dunkin' $6 Meal Deal is Arriving to Offer Autumnal Savings
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Customizable Summer Food Menus
The QuickChek Summer Value Menu is Packed with Options
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers