Fresh-squeezed lemonade business operated through farmers markets, pop-ups, catering, and cart rentals
Sell made-to-order fresh lemonade using lemons, cane sugar, water, ice, and optional flavor purees. Begin at farmers markets with a simple stand, then expand into catering, event pop-ups, semi-permanent market booths, and rentals of the lemonade cart.
physical BOTH Service / Consulting / Agency
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — Everyone Overlooks This Simple Side Hustle at 02:00
Problem: Customers want a visibly fresh, cold beverage at markets and events, while event organizers need a simple beverage or attractive cart service for short-duration gatherings.
For: Farmers-market shoppers, festival attendees, wedding and cocktail-hour guests, corporate events, school events, homeowners associations, graduation events, bartending companies, concession companies, and entrepreneurs or event hosts renting a lemonade cart.
Examples
- The lemonade operation began at Frisco Fresh Market and later operated at Frisco Fresh Market and Dallas Farmers Market.
Behind this: 15 build steps · 11 tools and how each is used · how to validate demand · 9 more real examples · 9 things the video never answers.
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