The May 2015 new ventures demonstrate what is new in entrepreneurship and startup companies. This includes unique and unusual business ideas, new partnerships and success stories.
Following 4/20 at the end of April, many enterprising folks decided to capitalize on the marijuana-fueled holiday celebrating Bob Marley's birthday. This can be seen with specially branded product inspired by the late reggae icon. Rebranding medical marijuana and elegantly designed dispensaries are other tactics beyond simple sales increases at venues like Taco Bell or having an optimally timed charity bake sale.
In the food industry, hybrid items that are both savory and sweet are immensely popular. It makes sense that this would now carry over to mashup restaurants and combination cafes that incorporate recording studios, barber shops and a love of cats.
To make things more streamlined for entrepreneurs, May 2015 new ventures ideas also reflect an influx of tools and platforms.
Top 35 New Ventures Ideas in May
From Cannabis Merchandising Firms to Artisan Yogurt Boutiques:
Alyson Wyers — May 30, 2015 — Business

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Metropolitan Cat Cafes
The Recently Opened Meow Parlour is the First NYC Cat Cafe

34
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
The Library Gym is Transforming Training into an Upscale Activity
33
Garage-Grown Produce
Vertical Fresh Farms is an Urban Farming Initiative in Buffalo
32
Financial Startup Stats
This Venture Capital Infographic Asks If You Have Enough Money to Begin
31
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
30
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
Fierce Finds Applies the Food Truck Model to Women's Clothing
29
Mobile Florist Services
The Uprooted Flower Truck is a Full-Service Florist on Wheels
28
Elegant Cannabis Dispensaries
This Albuquerque Dispensary Puts a New Spin on Pot Branding
27
Branded Shipping Boxes
Pakible Offers E-Commerce Solutions for Custom Packaging
26
Recording Studio Cafes
The Songbyrd Record Cafe in Washington Has a Recording Booth
25
Cannabis Merchandising Firms
The High Road Design Studio is Aiming to Rebrand Medical Marijuana
24
Artisan Yogurt Boutiques
The Yogurt Culture Company is a Specialty Shop Located in NYC
23
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform
22
Jewelry Printing Platforms
Trove Facilitates Custom Jewelry Creation In-Browser
21
Gourmet Mayo Shops
The Brooklyn Empire Mayonnaise Store is Definitely Niche
20
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
Blue Apron's Meal Plans Include Those with Dietary Restrictions
19
Native App-Building Tools
The Fuse App Development Platform Will Focus on the Designers' Process
18
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
The Equity Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
17
Musician-Branded Cannabis
Marley Natural Fine Cannabis is a Marijuana Startup with Major Backing
16
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
The Criss Cross Collision Course Game Promises Laughs and Splashes
15
Warm Canned Coffee
HOTSHOT is a System of Portable Heated Java in Aluminum Cans
14
Underground Parcel Deliveries
This UK Company Wants to Deliver Parcels Using Automated Tunnels
13
Effortless Reservation Services
Zomato's 'Book' Improves Restaurant Table Reservation Services
12
SMS-Based Virtual Assistants
GoButler is an App Claiming to Help Users with Anything Legal
11
Social Acquisition Tools
Needls Helps Small Businesses Generate Leads with Social Media
10
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
The Start-Up Polarsteps is Revolutionizing the Way We Track our Travels
9
E-Retailer Travel Sites
Amazon Destinations is the Latest Project from the Online Marketplace
8
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
7
Drone Hiring Platforms
DroneBase Lets Commercial Clients Hire a Drone and Experienced Pilot
6
Collaborative Microblogging Features
The Tumblr App Lets Users Purchase, Pledge and Get Involved
5
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
The Ride App Aims to Increase Ease of Commuting and Carpooling
4
Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
3
Retirement Plan-Enabling Platforms
Honest Dollar Makes Offering Retirement Packages Easier
2
Listenable Concert Listings
'Show Gopher' Allows Users to Stream Samples Before Making a Purchase
1
Hybrid Ridesharing Services
HitchPlanet Combines Carpooling and Hitchhiking
Related Ideas
Cannabis-Friendly Golf Accessories
SWAG Golf and Ivy Hall Introduce a Limited-Edition Product
Uniquely Themed Chocolate Bars
Compartés Launches Summer Chocolate Bar Capsules
Cannabis-Forward Advent Calendars
RISE Dispensary Offers a Unique Advent Calendar for the Holidays
THC-Focused Dry January Campaigns
Wynk Debuts 'Dry January Doesn't Have to Be So Dry'
Elevated Springtime Menus
The Starbucks 2025 Spring Menu Features an 'Iced Cherry Chai' Beverage
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Hemp-Infused Product Marketplaces
Edibles.com from Edible Brands Builds on the Brand's Prowess
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Creatively Branded Cannabis Products
Green Dot Labs Debuted a New Strain Called Pink Frōōt
Pickleball-Focused Cannabis Partnerships
Trulieve Cannabis Partners with Carvana PPL Tour & MLP
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Low-Dose Canned Cannabis Cocktails
Nowadays THC Cocktails Come in Four Flavors with 5mg of THC
Revolutionary THC Beverages
Cann Social Tonic Enters Total Wine & More Across Minnesota
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Cocktail-Inspired Cannabis Refreshments
The Herb & Bloom Drinks Come in Three Tasty Flavors
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Garlic-Inspired Cannabis Blends
Green Dot Labs is Reintroducing Popular Garlic Banger
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise
Jollibee Launches its New Merchandise Platform for Loyal Customers
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Social Good Cannabis Products
Cherry Vanilla JAMS Jellies Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Beneficial Lifestyle Cannabis Drinks
Wana Beverages are Balanced with Hemp Extracts and More
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Ramen-Themed Smoking Accessories
Hemper’s March Subscription Box is Nostalgic and Cheeky
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
Expanded Cannabis Product Lines
Solei Introduces New Beverage and Products for Topical Needs
Cannabis-Infused Social Sodas
Daizy's Refreshing THC-Infused Beverages Support Socialization
Australian Cannabis Expansions
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Launches Four New Cannabis Products
Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats
ILGM x Leafly Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Home Grow Tour
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers
Culture House Opens a Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Cannabis-Infused Spirits
Viral Spirit Nowadays Launches at Pop-Up Grocer in NYC
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Ivy Hall Dispensaries Debuts the Ivy Premium Line
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns
Curaleaf Introduced Its 'Toke the Vote' Campaign
Margarita-Celebrating Snapback Hats
Mexican Sugar is Selling Margarita Merch on February 22
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Dispensary-Cafe Concepts
Snoop Dogg Opened Two S.W.E.D. Shops for the Global Cannabis Community
D2C Cannabis Lifestyle Marketplaces
SWED Takes Snoop Dogg's Cannabis Empire Online
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Charitable Cannabis Initiatives
nUera Debuts Its Doobies for Boobies Campaign in October
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Cannabis Products
Incredibles Launches the Exclusive 50 Shades of Grape
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Women-Celebrating Cannabis Brands
Gotham Welcomes Angel Therapy Cannabis to Its Roaster
Cannabis-Sponsored Sports Leagues
Tempter’s Partnership with Karate Combat is Significant
Sparkly Cannabis Products
Beboe by Scott Campbell Debuts at RISE Dispensaries in New York
Cannabis-Infused Cooking Products
The Cannabist Company and Veda Warrior Partnered for Products
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Mood-Based Terpene-Rich Cannabis Lines
RIV Capital & Cansortium Introduce MOODS Cannabis
Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Teamed Up with Weedmaps on the THC Sandwich
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Lightly Indulgent Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Springtime Menu Has Four Flavorful Options
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Health-Themed QSR Menu Campaigns
Arby's New Year, Same You Menu Rebrands Classic Items
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Tropical Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Vacay's New Hybrid Beverages Play with Tart, Tangy Flavors
Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
Zippo Unveils the 20th of April Collection of Lighters
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Collaborative Unique Cannabis Seeds
TYSON 2.0 and Royal Queen Seeds Enter into a Partnerhip
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Microbatch Chocolate Collections
Beyond Good Will Stand Out at the Natural Products Expo West 2025
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Athlete-Launched Cannabis Brands
Carmelo Anthony Launches StayMe7o Cannabis Under Grand National
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
Wellness-Promoting Cannabis Teas
Solei Introduces its New Cannabis-Infused Tea Blends
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Zero-Proof THC Cocktails
Flyers' Sparkling THC Cocktails Reinvent Classics Like the Margarita
Holiday-Themed Cannabis Campaigns
Green Dot Labs Debuts the Holidaze: Light Up the Season Campaign
Remixed Artist-Designed Logos
Timeless Vapes Partners with Kevin Lyons for Artist Logo Remix
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Citrusy Tea-Based Cannabis Drinks
These New TeaPot Drinks Come in Two Varieties
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Nature-Inspired Denim Collections
Yoga Jeans Releases Bloom-Named Spring-Summer 2025 Line
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Minty Frozen Yogurt Menus
The Yogurtland Mint Menu Has New and Returning Options for Spring
Retail Wellness Expansions
Barker Wellness Unveils a New Partnership with Sprouts
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Cannabis Festival Collaborations
STIIZY Teams Up with Outside Lands on a New Festival Activation
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
New Year Taco Menus
Taco Cabana is Launching a New and Enticing 2025 QSR Menu
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Re-Branded Food Trucks
Mill House Brewing Company Acquires Embers Wood-Fired Oven
V-Day Breakfast-In-Bed Bundles
UrbanStems and H&H Bagels Delivered the Breakfast in Bed Bundle
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Potent Non-Alcoholic Seltzers
Tilray Unveils the New CBG-Infused Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Seltzers
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Food Innovation Business Conferences
SIAL Shanghai 2025 is Running from May 19 to 21, 2025
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Inclusivity-Promoting Cannabis Brands
Black and Veteran-Owned Brand Silly Nice Champions Diversity
Convenience-Focused Mini Pre-Rolls
4Front Ventures Introduces a New Product Called Smoke Breaks
Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products
HIGH 90'S is California's Premier Cannabis Brand
Reach-Expanding Cannabis Partnerships
The Cannabist Company Partners with Flower by Edie Parker
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Charitable Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries
Theory Wellness Opens a Store in Trenton, New Jersey
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Mother's Day Pop-Up Events
Robson Street Business Association Teams Up with Inky’s Flower Truck
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
THC-Infused Beverage Expansions
Cann Introduces 12oz Hi Boys & Roadies, as Well as a New Flavor
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Craft Pizza Restaurant Flavors
Your Pie Announced its 'Craft Series' of Pizza and Wing Flavors
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Energizing New Years Menus
Chop Shop Has a New 'New Year, New You, New Chop Stop' Theme
Crisp Autumnal Cannabis Edibles
These Insa Cannabis Products Have Fall-Inspired Flavors
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Hemp-Derived Cannabis Brands
Jesse Ventura Announces the Launch of Jesse Ventura Farms
Full-Flavor Preroll Packs
Evermore Cannabis Company is Set to Launch the New 'Happy J's'