Lemonade Stand Permits and Regulations
Yes, technically you do need a vendor’s permit to sell lemonade in pretty much any community around the country. The exact regulations for a lemonade stand permit vary by location. So you’ll need to check in with your city or local government to find out what the process is and how much it costs.
In some areas, lemonade stands are usually in technical violation of several laws, including operation without a business license or permit, lack of adherence to health codes, and sometimes child labor laws.
Marketing Your Lemonade Stand
One of the easiest ways to bring people to your lemonade stand is to make a large, bright sign that says “Lemonade” in big letters. Include the prices of the lemonade you’re selling, as well as any specials you’re running at your stand.
Advertise – put up signs around the neighborhood directing people to your stand. Hang the signs on trees and lamp posts.
Lemonade Stand Tips
Here are nine lemonade stand tips that you can use to market your services: Give people something for free and they will feel obligated to return the favor.
If you sell lemonade for $1, it might seem weird to sell other items for much more than that. Simple baked goods like a cookie or Rice Krispie treat might sell well. They are small, which is good, because a lot of people eat less on hot days.
Licensing in Florida
What permit do I need to sell lemonade in Florida?
A license is available for as little as one day on up to a year. The fees start at $95 for a one- to three- day license, $105 for a four- to 30-day license, and $1,000 for an annual license. Have the appropriate documentation ready. A Social Security number is required to get a Temporary Event Vendor License.
If you plan to set up a lemonade stand in Florida, you need to make sure it is properly licensed. In most cases, lemonade stands will require a mobile business license and a food service permit from your county health department. Depending on the county, you may also need to get a temporary outdoor business permit from the local municipality.
Licensing in Georgia
Do you need a permit to sell lemonade in Georgia?
Local governments typically require a license or permit for a minor to run a business like a lemonade stand. Perhaps some people are unwavering sticklers for food and health regulations even in the silliest instances, maybe some people just don’t like children.
In Texas, children under 18 will not need a permit to run a lemonade stand.
Additional Legal Considerations
"When life hands you arcane laws, make lemonade" is the tagline for a new legal team announced by Country Time Lemonade, tasked with defending kids who get in trouble over issues like permits when they try to run a lemonade stand. Country Time cites news headlines about kids running into red tape over lemonade stands, like Autumn Thomasson, a 5-year-old California girl who was cited for not having a license for her stand.