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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Mobile Truck Gloss Pop-Ups
Glossier Brings Balm DotWorld Mobile Truck to NYC This Summer
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee New Fall Menu Puts Fruit Flavor in the Spotlight
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Thursday BOGO Offers
Starbucks Debuts "ThursYays" BOGO Offer for Rewards Members This September
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Party-Ready Burger Promotions
This Shake Shack Large Order Promotion is Here for Summer
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
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Customized Dirty Drinks
Cool Sips Makes Specialized Beverages of Any Kind at NYC Event
Premium Autumnal Cafe Collections
Peet's Coffee Fall Menu Will Arrive in Late August
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Pizza Box Resume Deliveries
Pizza Hut's ResZAmes Optimizes the September Surge of Job Opps
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
Interactive Frozen Dessert Trucks
Kona Ice to Offer a Tropical-Themed Shaved Ice Truck in L.A.
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions
Sonic's New Line Flavorista Favorties Boasts Six Flavors
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Blended Frozen Treat Menus
The Dairy Queen Summer Blizzard Menu Was Unveiled for 2024
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Seasonal Peach Dessert Menus
Burgerville is Rolling Out a New Spiced Peach Sundae This September
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Fall-Exclusive Canadian Promotions
DoorDash and Starbucks Team Up for Pumpkin Spice Latte Season
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Spiced Recipe QSR Menus
The Shake Shack Hot Menu is Bringing the Heat This Fall with Four Items
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Celebratory Autumnal Cafe Menus
The New Starbucks Fall Menu Marks 20 Years of PSLs
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
On-Demand Pumpkin Spice Deliveries
Whipshots and DoorDash are Delivering Spiked Lattes This Fall
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Seasonal Artisan Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Parent-Rewarding Burger Promotions
This Wayback Burgers Promotion Rewards September Baby Parents
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Pumpkin Frozen Coffees
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is Serving Cooling, Comforting Drinks
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Artisan Coffee Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Coffee Shop Cold Brew Ice Cream is Arriving for Fall
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot