A–Z index of F&B business types

Browse all 151 documented food and beverage business models alphabetically.

A

Adaptogen & Wellness Drink Brands, Beverages. Startup $50K to $500K; margin 30% to 55%.
AgriTech Farm Management Platforms, Food Technology. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 20% to 50%.
AI Restaurant Management Tools, Food Technology. Startup $500K to $10.0M; margin 25% to 55%.
Airport & Travel F&B Operators, Food Retail. Startup $500K to $10.0M; margin 10% to 25%.
Artisan Bakeries, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $75K to $400K; margin 15% to 35%.
Artisan Jam & Preserves Makers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $5K to $200K; margin 35% to 65%.
Artisan Vinegar Producers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $10K to $500K; margin 40% to 70%.
Asian Fast Casual, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $800K; margin 10% to 22%.
Asian Noodle & Rice Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $120K to $700K; margin 10% to 22%.

B

Baby Food Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
BBQ & Smokehouse Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $2.0M; margin 10% to 22%.
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $50K to $500K; margin 30% to 65%.
Beef Processing Plants, Food Manufacturing. Startup $5.0M to $100.0M; margin 3% to 8%.
Bottled Still Water Brands, Beverages. Startup $200K to $10.0M; margin 10% to 40%.
Boutique Wineries, Beverages. Startup $500K to $10.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Breakfast Cereal Brands, Food Manufacturing. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Broadline Food Distributors, Food Distribution & Logistics. Startup $2.0M to $50.0M; margin 3% to 8%.
Brunch & Breakfast Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $1.2M; margin 12% to 25%.
Bubble Tea Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $50K to $300K; margin 15% to 35%.
Buffet Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $300K to $2.0M; margin 5% to 15%.
Build-Your-Own Bowl Concepts, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $250K to $900K; margin 12% to 22%.
Burger Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $1.5M; margin 6% to 15%.
Butcher Shops & Meat Specialists, Food Retail. Startup $50K to $400K; margin 20% to 40%.

C

Cacao Farms & Estates, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $30K to $2.0M; margin 10% to 35%.
Cake & Dessert Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $30K to $200K; margin 20% to 45%.
Cattle Ranching, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 3% to 12%.
Caviar & Luxury Seafood Merchants, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 30% to 60%.
Chef-Driven Concept Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $300K to $3.0M; margin 5% to 18%.
Chicken Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $180K to $1.2M; margin 8% to 20%.
Cocktail Bars & Speakeasies, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $1.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Coconut Water Brands, Beverages. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Coffee Capsule & Pod Companies, Beverages. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 25% to 55%.
Coffee Estates & Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Coffee Roasters, Beverages. Startup $30K to $500K; margin 20% to 45%.
Cola & Carbonated Beverage Brands, Beverages. Startup $500K to $50.0M; margin 10% to 25%.
Cold Brew Coffee Brands, Beverages. Startup $30K to $400K; margin 25% to 45%.
Cold Storage Warehousing, Food Distribution & Logistics. Startup $5.0M to $100.0M; margin 10% to 20%.
Commercial Macro Breweries, Beverages. Startup $50.0M to $500.0M; margin 15% to 30%.
Convenience Store Chains, Food Retail. Startup $150K to $1.5M; margin 3% to 10%.
Cooking Oil Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $200K to $10.0M; margin 5% to 25%.
Corporate Catering Companies, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $50K to $500K; margin 10% to 25%.
Craft Breweries, Beverages. Startup $300K to $3.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Craft Distilleries, Beverages. Startup $200K to $2.0M; margin 20% to 50%.
Cultivated Meat Companies, Food Technology. Startup $10.0M to $1000.0M; margin -50% to 30%.

D

Dairy Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 3% to 12%.
Dim Sum Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $400K to $2.0M; margin 10% to 20%.
Discount & Hard-Discount Grocery Chains, Food Retail. Startup $2.0M to $20.0M; margin 3% to 8%.
Donut & Pastry Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $100K to $600K; margin 10% to 25%.

E

Energy Drink Brands, Beverages. Startup $200K to $10.0M; margin 25% to 50%.
Ethnic Grocery Importers & Retailers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $100K to $1.5M; margin 15% to 35%.

F

Family Restaurant Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $500K to $3.0M; margin 5% to 12%.
Farm Box & CSA Subscription Services, Food Retail. Startup $10K to $200K; margin 15% to 35%.
Farmstead Cheese Producers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $200K to $2.0M; margin 25% to 55%.
Fish Farming Operations, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 8% to 20%.
Flour Mills & Grain Processors, Food Manufacturing. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 3% to 15%.
Food Delivery Aggregators, Food Technology. Startup $5.0M to $500.0M; margin -10% to 15%.
Food Halls & Market Dining, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $2.0M to $30.0M; margin 8% to 20%.
Food Trucks, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $50K to $200K; margin 10% to 30%.
Food Waste Technology Companies, Food Technology. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 20% to 50%.
Frozen Dessert Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $150K to $5.0M; margin 10% to 25%.
Frozen Meal Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $1.0M to $15.0M; margin 6% to 18%.
Full-Line Supermarkets, Food Retail. Startup $2.0M to $20.0M; margin 1% to 5%.

G

Gelato & Ice Cream Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $80K to $500K; margin 20% to 45%.
Gourmet & Specialty Food Shops, Food Retail. Startup $100K to $1.0M; margin 20% to 45%.
Grain & Commodity Crop Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $2.0M to $50.0M; margin 2% to 12%.

H

Hard Candy & Gummy Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Hard Cider Producers, Beverages. Startup $100K to $2.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Hard Seltzer Brands, Beverages. Startup $500K to $10.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Healthy Fast Casual, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $300K to $1.0M; margin 10% to 20%.
Herb & Microgreen Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $5K to $300K; margin 30% to 65%.
Heritage Grain Producers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $20K to $500K; margin 25% to 55%.
Honey Producers & Apiaries, Food Manufacturing. Startup $5K to $200K; margin 30% to 60%.
Hot Pot Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $250K to $1.2M; margin 12% to 22%.
Hot Sauce Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $10K to $500K; margin 25% to 60%.
Hotel Fine Dining, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $1.0M to $10.0M; margin 8% to 20%.

I

Indian Restaurant Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $900K; margin 10% to 22%.
Indoor Vertical Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $500K to $50.0M; margin 5% to 20%.
Industrial Cheese Makers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $2.0M to $20.0M; margin 6% to 15%.
Izakayas, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $800K; margin 15% to 30%.

J

Juice Bars & Smoothie Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $75K to $400K; margin 15% to 35%.

K

Kefir & Probiotic Drink Brands, Beverages. Startup $100K to $2.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Kombucha Brands, Beverages. Startup $50K to $1.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Korean BBQ Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $300K to $1.5M; margin 12% to 25%.

M

Meal Kit Subscription Services, Food Technology. Startup $2.0M to $50.0M; margin 3% to 15%.
Mediterranean Fast Casual, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $180K to $750K; margin 12% to 25%.
Mexican Fast Casual, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $700K; margin 10% to 22%.
Michelin-Star Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $500K to $5.0M; margin 5% to 15%.
Mushroom Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $10K to $500K; margin 25% to 55%.

N

Natural & Organic Grocery Stores, Food Retail. Startup $1.0M to $10.0M; margin 2% to 8%.
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Brands, Beverages. Startup $50K to $1.0M; margin 35% to 60%.
Nut Butter Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $30K to $2.0M; margin 20% to 45%.

O

Olive Oil Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $50K to $5.0M; margin 20% to 45%.
Omakase Sushi Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $300K to $2.0M; margin 15% to 30%.
Online Grocery Delivery Services, Food Retail. Startup $500K to $50.0M; margin -5% to 8%.
Organic Vegetable Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $100K to $3.0M; margin 10% to 25%.

P

Packaged Juice Manufacturers, Beverages. Startup $500K to $10.0M; margin 8% to 22%.
Packaged Tea Brands, Beverages. Startup $50K to $500K; margin 20% to 45%.
Pasta Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $100K to $3.0M; margin 10% to 35%.
Pet Food Companies, Food Manufacturing. Startup $200K to $10.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Pickle & Fermented Food Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $20K to $500K; margin 25% to 50%.
Pizza Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $800K; margin 7% to 18%.
Plant-Based Cheese Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 25% to 50%.
Plant-Based Meat Companies, Food Technology. Startup $500K to $50.0M; margin 5% to 30%.
Plant-Based Milk Brands, Beverages. Startup $300K to $10.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Pop-Up Restaurants & Supper Clubs, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $5K to $100K; margin 20% to 40%.
Pork & Pig Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $100K to $5.0M; margin 5% to 18%.
Potato Chip & Crisp Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $500K to $5.0M; margin 8% to 18%.
Poultry Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 5% to 15%.
Precision Fermentation Companies, Food Technology. Startup $2.0M to $100.0M; margin 30% to 60%.
Premium Canned Seafood Brands, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 30% to 65%.
Premium Spirits Brands, Beverages. Startup $1.0M to $20.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Protein Bar & Nutrition Snack Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $200K to $3.0M; margin 12% to 30%.

R

Ramen Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $800K; margin 12% to 25%.
Ready-to-Drink Coffee Brands, Beverages. Startup $100K to $3.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Restaurant POS Systems, Food Technology. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 20% to 60%.
Restaurant Reservation Platforms, Food Technology. Startup $500K to $5.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Restaurant Supply Companies, Food Distribution & Logistics. Startup $100K to $2.0M; margin 8% to 25%.

S

Sake Breweries, Beverages. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 20% to 45%.
Salad Dressing & Sauce Companies, Food Manufacturing. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Sandwich Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $100K to $500K; margin 8% to 22%.
Sausage & Charcuterie Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $100K to $2.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
School & University Food Services, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 5% to 15%.
Seafood Restaurant Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $400K to $3.0M; margin 8% to 18%.
Shared Kitchen Facilities, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $1.5M; margin 15% to 30%.
Shrimp & Shellfish Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $50K to $3.0M; margin 20% to 45%.
Sourdough Bakeries, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $50K to $400K; margin 20% to 50%.
Sparkling Water Brands, Beverages. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 15% to 35%.
Specialty Coffee Shops, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $100K to $500K; margin 8% to 20%.
Specialty Food Importers, Food Distribution & Logistics. Startup $50K to $1.0M; margin 20% to 45%.
Specialty Salt Producers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $10K to $300K; margin 50% to 75%.
Spice & Seasoning Companies, Food Manufacturing. Startup $20K to $1.0M; margin 30% to 60%.
Sports & Electrolyte Drink Brands, Beverages. Startup $100K to $3.0M; margin 20% to 40%.
Sports Bars & Grill Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $400K to $2.0M; margin 7% to 18%.
Stadium & Arena Food Concessionaires, Food Distribution & Logistics. Startup $1.0M to $20.0M; margin 8% to 20%.
Steakhouse Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $500K to $5.0M; margin 8% to 18%.
Street Food Stalls, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $5K to $50K; margin 15% to 40%.

T

Taco Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $1.0M; margin 8% to 20%.
Tapas Bars & Small Plates Restaurants, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $150K to $800K; margin 15% to 30%.
Tea Estates & Plantations, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $200K to $10.0M; margin 10% to 35%.
Tea Houses & Tea Rooms, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $80K to $500K; margin 12% to 28%.
Truffle Merchants & Suppliers, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $50K to $2.0M; margin 25% to 55%.

V

Vegetable & Fruit Farms, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $100K to $5.0M; margin 5% to 20%.
Virtual Restaurant Brands, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $10K to $150K; margin 8% to 25%.

W

Wagyu & Premium Beef Purveyors, Specialty & Artisan Foods. Startup $200K to $5.0M; margin 25% to 50%.
Warehouse Club Retailers, Food Retail. Startup $10.0M to $50.0M; margin 2% to 5%.
Wedding & Event Caterers, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $30K to $300K; margin 15% to 35%.
Wine Bars, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $100K to $600K; margin 15% to 35%.
Wine Grape Vineyards, Agriculture & Primary Production. Startup $500K to $20.0M; margin 15% to 40%.
Wine Importers & Distributors, Beverages. Startup $100K to $1.0M; margin 10% to 25%.
Wings Chains, Restaurants & Foodservice. Startup $200K to $900K; margin 8% to 18%.

Y

Yogurt Producers, Food Manufacturing. Startup $1.0M to $10.0M; margin 8% to 20%.