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
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
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
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
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
Summer-Forward Pet Collections
PetSmart's 'Arcadia Trail Collection' Targets Summer Adventures
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
Low-Cost Business EV Charging
The ChargePoint Essential Cloud Plan is for Small Businesses
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants
Armored Fresh Has Launched Its First Restaurant in Brooklyn
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
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
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
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
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
High-Value QSR Deal Menus
The Sonic Fun.99 Menu Has Been Updated with a Range of Options
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
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'
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
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Custom-Made Snacks
The KIND Bar Offers a Sensory Snack Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
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
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Airport Burger Spots
Shake Shack Expands Into Multiple U.S. Airports with New Delta Air Lines Deal
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
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
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Coffee-to-Go Retail Concepts
The Delice de France Café Delice Coffee Concept is Easy to Implement
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
AI-Driven Pet Ecosystems
Pet Madness Revolutionizes the Way Pet Owners, Brands & Vets Connect
Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals
Square Baby Offers Nutritious Meals for Infants
CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives
Ignite20 Launches CPG VC Fund & Accelerator Program
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
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
AI Business Pitching
Shark Puddle Allows Entrepreneurs to Test Ideas with AI Sharks for Feedback
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Designer Pet Bowls
Smalls Debuts Elevated Ceramic Cat Feeding Solution
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Premium Pet-Friendly Getaways
BARK's Ultimutt Giveaway Helps Dogs Have an Unforgettable Summer
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
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
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
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
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Limited-Edition Summer Salad Menus
Starbird Celebrates National Salad Month in May
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Savory Cafe Food Menus
The Costa Coffee Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Pumpkin Spice-Themed Dog Toys
BARK and Dunkin' Join Forces on a Charitable Project
Animal Welfare-Focused Wines
Top Dogs Wines Has Recently Launched in New York
Vegan Hot Dog Kits
Purple Carrot Released its Plant-Based Chicago Dog
Pet-Themed Branding Initatives
Lyft and Animal Planet Promoted Puppy Bowl in February
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
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Online Startup Marketplaces
StartupsOnSale.com Buys & Sells Startups Without Commission Fees
Curated Startup Pitches
Startup Pitch Videos Curates Top Startup Pitches From Global Accelerators
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
Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
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
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
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
Energizing New Years Menus
Chop Shop Has a New 'New Year, New You, New Chop Stop' Theme
High-Value Cafe Meal Deals
The Dunkin' $6 Meal Deal is Arriving to Offer Autumnal Savings
Affordable Design Talent Finders
Design Scout Connects Users to Designers for Startup Projects.
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
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App