From 24-hour drive-thru restaurants that only serve plant-based food, and silent taxi ride services to same-day meal delivery services, a theme that runs throughout the top May 2017 start-up ideas are accommodations that convenience certain types of consumers. This pattern can also be seen throughout body-positive gyms and salons, as well as subscription boxes for sneaker collectors that provide not shoes, but accessories.
Some of the new ventures that are in the works from established companies include furniture brand IKEA planning to open standalone cafes around the world, and Mobile network operator Orange opening the mobile-only Orange Bank.
Other new releases include green pudding cups at Starbucks Japan and Cotton + Corn sneakers from Reebok, which are completely plant-based and compostable after they have fulfilled their life as footwear.
Top 25 Start-Up Innovations in May

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Sneakerhead Subscription Boxes
Sneakerbox Supplies Accessories for the Sneaker Connoisseur

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Late-Night Meal Deliveries
With Door Dash, Jack in the Box is Offering Night Meal Delivery
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Swedish Furniture Shop Restaurants
Ikea Standalone Cafes Could Soon Be in City Centers Worldwide
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Pop-Up Beach Bars
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel Created a Luxurious Space to Watch Surfing
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At-Home Espresso Subscriptions
This Service Helps to Perfect the Art of Making Espresso at Home
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24-Hour Vegan Drive-Thrus
Globally Local is Launching a One-of-a-Kind Vegan Fast Food Restaurant
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Body Positive Beauty Salons
Babydoll Beauty Couture Caters Specifically to Plus-Size Consumers
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Customizable Gift-Giving Kits
'Giftkit' Introduces a Modern Way to Shop for Gift Baskets Online
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One-Way Car Rental Apps
AAA's Gig Car Share App Doesn't Make You Pay to Park
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Automaker Personal Driver Programs
Lincoln Chauffeur Lets Owners Request A Private Driver Via App
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Exclusive Toronto Streetwear Launches
Stussy Toronto's Re-Opening Will Feature Unique Apparel
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New York Bagel Burgers
Mcdonald's New Bagel Supreme Has Two Patties, Bacon, and Coleslaw
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Same-Day Meal Delivery Services
Martha & Marley Spoon is Offering Quick Delivery Through Amazon
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Virtual Reality Cafes
'Vrei' is a Hub for Trying Out Virtual Reality Technology and Games
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Matcha Pudding Snacks
Starbucks Japan is Adding a Tasty Green Pudding to Its Menu
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Monetized Business Stories
The New MikMak Campaign Allows Users to Buy Items Via Social Stories
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Digital Payment Messaging Apps
This WhatsApp Update Will Allow Users to Sell and Buy Goods
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Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
JoyRun Lets Users Pick Up Food from Restaurants for Others
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Vending Machine Apps
'Acure Pass' Allows One to Pre-Purchase Drinks from a Smartphone
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Plant-Based Sneakers
Reebok's Cotton + Corn Sneakers Can Be Composted After Use
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Social Sandwich Payment Options
Subway Can Now Be Purchased with Mastercard's Masterpass
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Mobile-Only Banks
Mobile Network Operator Orange is Now Launching 'Orange Bank'
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Coworking Space Management Apps
The 'Coworking.works' App Keeps Spaces Working Smoothly
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Silent Taxi Services
Miyako Taxi's 'Silent Taxi' Offers a Cab Ride That Guarantees No Discussions
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Pre-Flavored Tofu Slices
Squeaky Bean Has Added New Tofu Slices for Veganuary
Compassionate Travel Platforms
Vegius' AI Helps Vegetarians & Vegans Find Accomodation & More
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Iced Energy Beverages
Starbucks Iced Energy Energizes Mind and Body with Plant-Based Caffeine
Coffee Shop Falafel Wraps
Starbucks' New Spicy Falafel Pocket is Coming January 2, 2025
Plant-Based Burger Expansions
The Vegetarian Butcher Brought the Plant-Based Whopper to LATAM
Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants
Armored Fresh Has Launched Its First Restaurant in Brooklyn
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Vegan-Inspired Body Washes
Dove Partners with On Third Thought for Plant Milk Skincare
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Sauce-Proof Shirts
Shake Shack Created Disposable Fashion Inspired by Tray Liners
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
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
Vegan-Friendly Seafood Products
Hooked Foods Has New Vegan Seafood Options Available
Restaurant-Inspired Grocer Food Ranges
LEON Grocery is Launching Two New Product Ranges
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Plant-Based Breakfast Challenges
Silk's Feel Planty Good Challenge Winner Gets Breakfast for Life
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Food Ranges
Veggy Kids Products Come in Recipes Tailored for Children
Plant-Based Travel Station Burgers
The Beyond Burger is Arriving in Stations at UK Travel Hubs
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets
REWE's Venture is Considered a Bold Innovation in the Industry
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Branded Smoothie Collabs
Greenhouse Juice and Biossance Merge Health and Beauty
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping 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
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives
Voyage Foods Launched Bean-Free Coffee for Foodservice Clients
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Film-Celebrating Plant-Based Nuggets
Fry's Plant-Based Nuggets are Celebrating Chicken Run 2
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
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
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
Plant-Based Kids-Focused Shakes
Else Nutrition Debuts Plant-Based Kids' Shakes in Two Flavors
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Plant-Based Infant Formula Campaigns
Else Nutrition Launches the 'Formula for Change' Campaign
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meat Snacks
These New THIS™ Products are Hitting UK Shelves Now
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals
Square Baby Offers Nutritious Meals for Infants
Vegan LATAM Fast-Food Restaurants
'Joy Burgers & Plants' Brings Plant-Based Options to Argentina
Plant-Rich Retailer Ready Meals
The Waitrose PlantLiving Range Features Nine New Options
Meat-Free New Year Meals
The Latest THIS Products Offer New Takes on Classics
Vegas Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Dig In Debuts New Exclusive Dishes from Black-Owned Restaurants
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits
Purple Carrot Introduces Simplified Vegan Meals
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Pizza Rental Pop-Ups
Daiya's Crustbuster Invited Visitors to Sample Dairy-Free Flavors
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Private Label Plant-Based Foods
The ALDI UK Veganuary Range Focuses on Variety and Convenience
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Vegan BBQ Sides
Purple Carrot Launched a New Summer BBQ Menu
40s-Style Breakfast Diners
Alpro's Early Birds Diner Pop-Up Resembles a Famous Painting
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Plant-Based Convenience Store Meals
FamilyMart Launched the Blue Green Meals in Japan
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
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
Black-Owned Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Dig In Brings Back Its Restaurant Royalty Program
Vegan-Certified Doughnut Lines
Krispy Kreme Launches a New Vegan Doughnut Collection for Veganuary
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Plant-Based Street Food Bites
Gosh! Street Food Bites Come in Two Options
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
The Merchant Gourmet Meals in Minutes Range Has Three Products
Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
Bioplants Introduces Its Inouï Microgreen Range in Supermarkets
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Nourishing Meal Delivery Services
Nook Vibrant Kitchen Offers a Variety of Nourishing Meals
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Seasonal Vegan-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Christmas Menu Boasts Plant-Based Fare
Cultivated Meat Pop-Ups
UPSIDE Foods' Freedom of Food Shares a Taste of Cultivated Meat
Gut-Friendly Smash Burgers
Aldi Dropped a Trio of Plant-Based, Gut-Healthy Smash Burgers
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Plant-Powered Breakfast Clubs
Violife's Wiiildy Good Breakfast Club Treats Consumers to a Meal
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Plant-Based Foodservice Egg Products
UOBO Liquid Plant-Based Eggs are Arriving in a Larger Format
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Meat-Free Americana Restaurant Menus
TGI Fridays Vegan Menu Offers Meat-Free Takes on Classics
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Personal-Sized Plant-Based Pizzas
Odd Burger Marks an Expansion of Its Canadian Menu
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Plant-Based Airline Burgers
NotCo and Aeromexico Partnered for a Plant-Based Airplane Meal
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
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
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
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
QSR Vegetarian Menus
A&W Canada Launches a Vegetarian Menu Due to Popular Demand
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Plant-Based Brunch Menus
The Wagamama Vegan Brunch Menu Remixes Traditional Recipes
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods
The Tofoo Co's Products are Perfect for Fans of Meatless Meals
Plant-Based Home Chef Products
These New TiNDLE Products Respond to Consumer Needs
Climate-Conscious Cocktails
Fura's Journal of Future Foods Menu Explores Specific Ingredients
Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain Menus
Spice Grill Flame is Introducing Two New Categories
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Collaborative Restaurant Recipe Kits
GRUBBY and LEON Grocery Partnered on Limited-Edition Dishes
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Meat-Free Retailer Expansions
Continente is Adding a Range of Meat and Cheese Alternatives