Seasonal fireworks stand business

Families, neighbourhood groups and people hosting backyard celebrations or cultural festivals.

You buy stock from a licensed distributor and sell at a markup, often with bundles or value packs. Almost all sales fall in short seasonal peaks.

• Friendly, honest selling
• Careful stock and cash handling
• Following safety rules closely

• Selling and storing fireworks is tightly regulated, so check what federal, provincial and municipal approvals you need before buying stock
• Some municipalities ban or limit fireworks sales or use, and Quebec has its own rules, so check locally
• Commercial general liability insurance that explicitly covers fireworks sales, as many insurers exclude it
• Safe storage, fire safety and age checks for buyers
• Unsold stock after the season, and cold weather or rain cutting sales

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your stand, tent or trailer and how much stock you buy. Unsold stock after the season is a risk to plan for. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue during the selling season is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your location and the holidays you cover. Cold weather or rain can cut sales. The low end assumes about 20 hours a week. These are estimates.

Check before buying stock. Selling and storing fireworks is tightly regulated, so confirm federal, provincial and municipal approvals. Some municipalities ban or limit sales, and Quebec has its own rules. Also check your insurer explicitly covers fireworks sales.