Candy stall for markets and events

Market and festival visitors, families, tourists and holiday gift shoppers.

Direct sales of packaged candy and gift bags at events, with higher-priced items like gift boxes at holiday markets.

• Friendly selling
• Display and merchandising
• Event planning and organizing
• Cash handling

• Temporary event or vendor food permits, which often differ by county
• Sales tax registration with your state
• General liability insurance, which many markets require as proof
• Weather and heat, which can hurt sales and melt chocolate
• Income that depends on event calendars and seasons

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your stand or booth, opening stock and insurance. Treat this as a rough estimate and price your own setup before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many events you attend and what you sell. Income depends on event calendars, seasons and weather, and revenue is not profit.

Check temporary event or vendor food permits, which often differ by county. Also check state sales tax registration, general liability insurance that many markets require as proof, and how weather and heat can affect sales and melt chocolate.