Dried fruit and nut market stall

Farmers market shoppers, home cooks, hikers and families looking for healthy snacks.

You sell packed bags and custom mixes at a markup over wholesale cost, plus gift bundles at holiday markets.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Packing and labeling
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check your state and county rules on selling packaged food, and whether repacking bulk goods needs a permit or licensed kitchen
• Allergen and ingredient labeling requirements
• Seller's permit or sales tax registration with your state
• General liability insurance, which many markets require
• Weather and seasonal swings in foot traffic

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your tent, table, display gear, initial stock, packaging, and any permits or insurance. These are estimates, so price your own setup before committing to a first market.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many markets you attend, your location, the season, and your prices. This is revenue before costs, and weather and seasonal foot traffic can make it swing.

Check your state and county rules on selling packaged food, including whether repacking bulk goods needs a permit or licensed kitchen. Also check allergen and ingredient labeling, seller's permit or sales tax registration, and the general liability insurance many markets require.