Where to Sell Your Concession Foods
Deciding Where to Sell Concession Foods
Selling concession foods offer a lot of versatility and freedom for your business. Fun foods work well in any place where people gather and you get to move around and decide what works best for you.
Find Information on Where to Sell
If you’re unsure of where you should start a fun foods set up in your region, there are resources available to you. Get ideas for local events through your state Department of Natural Resources, and contact your local chamber of commerce or visitors’ bureau for suggestions. It also pays to subscribe to regional magazines, which usually list most upcoming events.
Example Locations to Spark Inspiration
To help you brainstorm ideas for where to sell, we’ve put together a list. This is not comprehensive, so just use it as a jumping-off point to think of even more opportunities near you.
- Holiday festivals
- Pumpkin patches
- Amusement parks
- Bakeries
- Car shows
- Family reunions
- Community parks
- Flea markets
- Parades
- Highway rest areas
- State parks
- Sporting events
Financial Considerations
Once you’ve determined your venue plans, you’ll need to ask questions about fees. Some locations require a flat fee for booth space and electricity use, while others take a percentage of your earnings over the course of the event. Make sure you understand and agree to the terms before committing.
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