If the September 2015 new ventures are any indication, there are plenty of inspiring opportunities for budding entrepreneurs to capitalize on. Some of these new business ideas are boldly experimental, like Glambot taking in used consumer cosmetics, sterilizing them and putting them up for resale.
Other unusual examples include alcohol-free bars, online-only bakeries and subscription services that will provide shipments of oddly-shaped or ugly produce to consumers. Gleaning inspiration from these unusual endeavors, it's clear that there's plenty of room for even more unusual, niche business concepts well beyond just the food, drinks and beauty industries.
In the spirit of branching out and trying something new, Sephora recently introduced a beauty subscription box, while Tabasco has finally opened up its own spicy hot sauce-themed restaurant.
Top 40 New Venture Concepts in September

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Entrepreneurial Advice Charts
This Entrepreneur Infographic Lists Things To Do and Not To Do

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Automatic Bartenders
The Foxtender is an Alcohol Vending Machine with a Compatible Payment App
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High-End Electric Motorcycles
Jans Shaplin Creates a Concept For a Tesla Motorbike
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Apocalyptic Survival Kits
Battlbox Delivers Hardcore Survival Supplies to Subscribers' Doorsteps
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Popular Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Brand Jif Has Expanded to Offer Pre-Packaged Granola Bars
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Gourmet Dinner Deliveries
The 'Supper' Cars Aim to Deliver Gourmet-Quality Food Directly to Homes
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Service-Requesting Apps
NeedIn Asks What Requested Business Ventures Would Benefit Their Area
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Luxury Aircraft Services
Aviation Platform JetMe Functions Like Uber But For Privately Owned Jets
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Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
The Startup Imperfect Repurposes Perfectly Edible Misshaped Food
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Beauty Lifestyle Boxes
The 'Play! by Sephora' Makeup Subscriptions Come with Music & More
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Used Makeup Retailers
Glambot Santizes Shoppers' Old Makeup and Resells It at Discounted Prices
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Simplified Internet Routers
Google's OnHub System is Set to Simplify Wi-Fi Connections
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Luxury Pet Plane Cabins
These Designated Cabins Make Flying with a Pet Classy on American Airlines
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Luggage Collection Services
This Service Will Collect a Customer's Airport Luggage for Them
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Visual Vodka-Recognition Apps
Select Absolut Vodka Bottles Feature Shazam to Unlock New Content
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Natural Hair Drybars
This Quick Service Salon Specializes in Beautiful Natural Styles
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Floating Fast Food Barges
A&W Creates a Floating Restaurant with a Water Accessible Drive Thru
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Luxury Canine-Subscription Services
This Subscription Service Delivers High-Quality Pet Food
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Sustainable Swimwear
Speedo & Aquafil Created the World's First Swimwear Recycling Program
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Hot Sauce-Themed Restaurants
This Fiery New Restaurant is the Perfect Option for Spice Fans
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Alternative Hotel Searches
This Room Finder Compares All Types of Accommodation Options
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On-Demand Locksmith Apps
This Service Allows Customers to Request a Locksmith at a Fixed Price
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Alcohol-Free Cocktail Bars
This New London Restaurant Only Serves Alcohol-Free Drinks
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Spiritual Subscription Services
Gabby Bernstein's 'Get More Gabby' Has Tools for Self-Improvement
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Model-Booking Apps
This Modeling App Lets Companies Book Models Directly Without Agencies
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Split Hospitality Programs
Hyatt and Onefinestay Developed a Unique Travel Sharing Partnership
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Crowdfunded Gaming Sites
This Platform Allows Users to Finance New Computer Games
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App Data-Analyzing Platforms
Sensor Data Management Startup Sense360 Helps Developers Serve Better
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Gourmet Online Bakeries
This Online Bakery Delivers Exquisite Pastries All Over the U.S.
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Kid-Made Cosmetics
The First-Graders at Elm Street Elementary School Make and Sell Sugar Scrubs
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International Student Housing Sites
'Nestpick' Matches Students with Their European Homes
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Home Business Apps
Ishippo Provides Business Owners With Logistical Solutions
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Refreshment-Gifting Apps
'Guusto' is an Social Gifting App That Sends Food or Drinks in Real-Time
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Shared-Viewing Streaming Extensions
The Showgoers Extension Lets You Link Your Netflix Accounts
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Home-Delivered Cobbler Services
Cobbler Concierge Provides Shoe Repair Without Leaving the House
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Simplified Tax Apps
The 'Sensibill' App Takes the Stress Out of Doing Taxes
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Experiential Gifting Apps
GiftCaddies Makes It Easy to Send a Gift Activity Seamlessly
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Renter Tattletale Services
Building Snitch Helps Landlords Uncover Illegal Rentals on Airbnb
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Marijuana-Locating Apps
'Blaze Now' Helps Users Rate and Find Marijuana Dispensaries
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Financial Advisor Apps
'Even' is a Virtual Financial Manager for Stressless Money Management
Related Ideas
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Premium Fragrance Collections
Nest New York Debuts Its Voyages by Nest Collection at Harrods
Space Travel Certified Cosmetics
Ready Set Jet Becomes the First Beauty Brand Certified for Space
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Luxury Beauty Brand Launches
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Unveils a New Era of Luxury Beauty
Beauty Retailer Advent Calendars
The BEAUTY BAY Advent Calendar is Arriving Ahead of the Holidays
Customizable Beauty Brands
The Body Lab Offers Customization Expertise into Body Care
Close-Wearing Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's EAU INTIMITÉ Collection Explores Creative Skin Scents
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Debuted Its Clairvoyance Makeup Collection
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Concert-Centric Makeup Activations
Sephora Canada will Launch 'Shimmer Studio by Sephora' Pop-Up
Celeb Beauty Brand Expansions
Lady Gaga's Haus Labs Expands to Asia-Pacific Via Sephora
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Pampering Beauty Flagships
The Charlotte Tilbury Flagship in Covent Garden Features a Skin Spa
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Collaborative Retailer Capsules
The Kate Spade New York x Target Collection Boasts Vibrancy
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Intimate Wellness Brand Launches
Niches & Nooks Offers a Fresh Take on Intimate Care
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
K-Beauty Brand Expansions
K-Beauty Brand Yepoda Will Launch in Sephora Stores Across Europe
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Springtime-Themed Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Spring Collection Has New Products and Scents
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Empowered Dating Nail Bars
Tinder's Nailing Dating Pop-Up Shares Tips to Support Singles
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Essential Oil-Infused Perfume Sets
Bella Hadid's Orebella Unveils a Series of Holiday Gift Sets
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Hairstylist-Approved Brand Launches
Rōz Launches at Sephora, Helping the Brand Expand Its Reach
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Hair Accessory Distribution Partnerships
Emi Jay Expands into Sephora with New Hair Products
Model-Entrepreneur-Backed Beauty Brands
Brunel Body Care Debuts as Jasmine Tookes Wellness Brand
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Cult Beauty Retail Partnerships
Rhode Will Launch at Sephora, Marking Its First Retail Expansion
Japanese-Inspired Plant Medicines
Apothékary Announced a Shiseido Investment and Online Expansion
Luxurious Lipstick Pop-Ups
Valentino Beauty will Host a Spike Valentino Pop-Up in NYC
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
TV-Inspired Makeup Collections
Rare Beauty Launches 'Only Murders in the Building' Cosmetic Duo
Beauty Brand-Supported Basketball Partnerships
Sephora Canada Becomes Partner of the Toronto Tempo
Hair Brand Launches
Alli Webb Launches 'Messy' Hair Care at Sephora
Beauty Store-Created Docuseries
‘Faces of Music’ Celebrates the Artistry of Beauty and Music
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Sensorial Self-Care Essentials
Touchland Expands into Canada at Sephora Locations Nationwide
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Canadian-Specific Beauty Creator Programs
Sephora Canada Introduced its 'Sephora Squad Canada'
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Seasonal Snack Subscription Boxes
Bokksu Unveils Its Sakura Sunset Glow Box
Makeup Vending Machines
Irá Booth Offers On-the-Go Makeup with Style and Technology
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Pizza-Themed Spas
Channel 4 and Domino's Pizza Dreamed Up a World-First Spa Experience
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Asian Heritage-Rooted Collabs
Sundae School X uka Unveil Limited-Edition Products and a Pop-Up
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Inclusive Retailer-Backed Films
The Sephora Beauty & Belonging Film Prioritizes Diversity
Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts
MILK MONEY is Expanding Its Boutique Concept to Boston
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Expansive Personal Care Lines
method launches at Ulta Beauty and Introduces Exclusive Products
Education-Supporting Beauty Brands
Sally Beauty Debuts Its Annual Rooted in Success Initiative
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Canadian Beauty Company Rebrands
Vasanti Cosmetics Unveils a Rebrand and New Beauty Innovations
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Curated Secondhand Collections
The Digital House of Vinted Grants Members Access to Iconic Items
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Fragrance-Forward Bodycare
BORNTOSTANDOUT's Body Care Collection is a Sensorial Treat
Celebrity-Backed Skincare Brands
Savannah James' Reframe Beauty Arrives on the Market
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Skincare Brand Grant Programs
Bubble Skincare Launches its 'Face The Future' Initiative
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives
Ignite20 Launches CPG VC Fund & Accelerator Program
Clean Makeup Initiatives
Sephora Canada will Host a Free Makeup Masterclass at The Bentway
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Microbatch Chocolate Collections
Beyond Good Will Stand Out at the Natural Products Expo West 2025
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Virtual Beauty Masterclasses
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's Free Easy Beauty School Sharpens Skills
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Exclusive Fragrance Concept Stores
Scent Journals by Novela Debuts in Singapore
Business Idea Development
Think Tank Pro Helps Turn Ideas into Actionable Business Plans
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Blueberry Acceleration Programs
USHBC Unveils the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Program
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Weather-Centric Beauty Collections
Newbeauty's Winter 2024 TestTube is Your Winter Beauty Arsenal
Idea Validation Tools
'Validator' Researches Micro SaaS Ideas with Competitor Analysis
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
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
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives
Resurfacing Solutions Offers Mentorship & Ownership