Juice and smoothie stand
Sell fresh juices and smoothies from a market stall or small kiosk at farmers' markets, events and busy spots.
- C$4k-20k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A compact stand with a juicer, blenders and cold storage, serving fresh drinks at markets, festivals and seasonal events.
Your first three steps
- Ask your local farmers' markets and event organizers about stall fees, waiting lists and their rules for food vendors
- Check with your public health unit about the permit needed for a temporary or mobile food stand, and where you can prep
- Build a small menu and do a trial weekend, tracking what sells and what is wasted
Who pays
Market shoppers, festival visitors and families out for the day.
How it makes money
Price per cup or bottle, with higher sales on warm days and busy event weekends. Bottled juices can be sold for take-home.
Skills that help
- Quick, tidy drink prep
- Planning stock for busy and quiet days
- Friendly selling
Watch out for
- Temporary or mobile food vendor permits, which can vary by health unit and event
- A licensed or approved prep space may be required, check before you buy equipment
- Commercial general liability insurance, often requested by market organizers
- Weather and the short outdoor season in many provinces mean income can be uneven
- Power, water and handwashing access at the stall, check the market's setup
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: juice and smoothie stand
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a juice stand in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000 CAD, depending on your juicer, blenders, cold storage and stall or kiosk set-up. Check whether you need an approved prep space before buying equipment.
What permits do I need to sell juice at markets?
Check temporary or mobile food vendor permits, which can vary by health unit and event. Also check whether a licensed or approved prep space is required, insurance that market organizers often request, and power, water and handwashing access at the stall.
How much can a juice stand earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000 CAD, depending on events and markets attended. Weather and a short outdoor season in many provinces mean income can be uneven. Expect roughly 12 hours a week or more.
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