70 snack ideas to sell and start a business

A snack is considered a specific type of food that is consumed in order to temporarily satisfy hunger. It can be considered as a synonym for snack, appetizer, appetizer or candy.

And I say, why play the small mouth when we are very gluttonous? In Mexico we can hardly refuse a glass of mangoes with chili and chamoy or a well-prepared Esquite. For this reason, dedicating yourself to the sale of snacks or snacks is a very good idea if it is a profitable business.

In this article we gather more than 70 snack ideas to sell depending on what you want to market. You will find here healthy, spicy, light, immediate preparation or homemade ideas and much more. My suggestion? Prepare some chips with sauce and read this content to avoid being left alone with the craving. 😋

What is a snack?

It is considered snack or botana to all those foods prepared with the purpose of temporarily satisfying hunger. They are often consumed between meals, as a snack or in places of entertainment. They may contain a low nutritional value, depending on the ingredients and preparation.

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Examples of snacks

To make it clearer, here I give you some examples of the most popular snacks in Mexico:

• Potato chips
• prepared pork rinds
• Churros
• Jicaletas
• Skiing
• gummies
• peanuts

And many more examples! There are multiple types of snacks to sell and consume depending on the situation. We will go a little deeper into it below.

What are the types of snacks?

It is possible to distinguish seven types of snacksalthough it is not the definitive list of snacks, since there may be more depending on the gastronomy that we are analyzing.

1. Sweet
2. salty
3. sweet and sour
4. healthy
5. homemade
6. Immediate preparation
7. complex preparation

Let’s talk a little more about each type of snack, do you think?

1. Sweet snacks

Chocolates, granola bars, cookies, gummies, candies and many more goodies are some examples of sweet snacks. They can be as complex in making as cupcakes, brownies and macaroons or as basic as chopped fruit.

2. Salty snacks

Salty snacks are those that satisfy a craving for sodium and different minerals, such as pretzels, chips, potato chips, olives, popcorn and more. Moderate consumption is usually recommended due to its high salt and saturated fat content.

3. Sweet and sour snacks

Compared to the previous ones, sweet and sour snacks have the advantage of combining two flavors in one, such as sweet and sour wings, covered almonds, fruits covered with chamoy or the classic crazy snacks.

4. Healthy snacks

By healthy snacks we mean the group of snacks with the highest nutritional value such as chopped fruit, almonds, walnuts, granola bars, yogurt popsicles, crudities of vegetables and even cookies suitable for coeliacs, diabetics and people on a keto diet.

5. Homemade snacks

As its name says, in the category of homemade snacks we can find all those sandwiches that can be prepared at home in an easy and simple way, such as jicaletas, hot cakes, ice pops with fruit, dorilocs and more.

6. Immediate preparation snacks

These snacks require an easy preparation method and it is possible to sell or market them in different places without much hindrance such as nachos, instant ramen, microwave popcorn, among others.

7. Snacks of complex preparation

Complex preparation means a slightly more complex process, requiring more ingredients, time and effort, such as jalapeños stuffed with cheese, cheese fingers, spiropapas, banderillas or corn dogs, among many others.

What are the most sold snacks?

According to a study conducted by in 2021, the best-selling salty snacks in Mexico are:

1. Corn chips (23.2%)
2. French fries (22.2%)
3. Puffed corn snacks (19%)
4. Crackers (16%)
5. Nuts, seeds and trail mixes (12.9%)

If we talk about sweet snacks, the best sellers in Mexico during 2021 were:

1. Simple biscuits (29.2%)
2. Cookies (23.3%)
3. Stuffed biscuits (13.5%)
4. Cereal bars (13.3%)
5. Chocolate covered biscuits (10.4%)

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How much do you earn selling snacks?

It depends on how you do it. According to , a seller of Sabritas you can earn $7,821 MXN per monthHowever, according to data from the National Alliance of Small Businesses, a seller of snacks and confectionery can earn up to $15,000 MXN per month.

Although there is no clear indicator of how much you can earn selling snacks in Mexico, both figures can help you get the estimated salary you could earn selling snacks.

What kind of snacks can I sell?

If you have already decided that you want to dedicate yourself to snacks, here we show you various types of snacks to sell. Calculate which are the ones that can leave you the most profit and get down to work.

Snacks to sell in bags 🍬

You can buy all of these snacks in bulk at the grocery store or make them at home, dividing the portions into small cellophane bags. This will make it easier to move and sell.

1. bulk candy
2. bulk chips
3. Popcorn
4. peanuts
5. Nuggets and seeds
6. pretzels
7. dried fruit mix
8. Walnuts
9. dried fruit enchilada
10. chocolate

Healthy snacks to sell 🍉

brainstorm ideas healthy snacks to sell It is important, since not only can you make your way into schools or offices, but you will be attending to a consumption trend that is on the rise among snack buyers.

1. Chopped fruit
2. Homemade cookies low carb keto
3. nutrition bars
4. enchilada apples
5. Crudites
6. natural popcorn
7. mix of nuts
8. Nuts
9. Sweet potato or beet chips
10. whole wheat muffins

Crazy snacks to sell 🤪

In Mexico it is common to find this type of product, which with a little chamoy, chilito, lemon and salt, can become the craving of children and adults. These are some examples of the most common crazy snacks to sell, however the sky is the limit.

1. crazy cucumbers
2. Tostilocos and dorillocos
3. crazy gomiboing
4. Crazy Elotes and Esquites
5. crazy nachos
6. crazy mangoes
7. crazy watermelon
8. crazy apples
9. crazy cups
10. crazy trays

Snacks to sell at home 🏠

If what you are looking for is not to leave home and earn a little money from the comfort of your home, these are some snack ideas to sell that you can prepare and sell to neighbors, friends or better yet, through your own online snack shop. You will see that it is impossible to resist the craving!

1. frozen danoninos
2. Cupcakes, cookies and brownies
3. Skiing
4. nachos
5. instant ramen
6. Chopped fruit
7. hot dogs and sliders
8. Miniature pancakes
9. Tostilocos and dorillocos
10. Popcorn, chips and pork rinds

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Snacks to sell on the street 🌭

If you want to undertake outside your home, you can prepare some of these snacks to sell on the street. Some will require a dispenser cart or certain tools to be able to prepare them at the moment. Evaluate if it is within your budget and how you can maximize your investment.

1. cart fries
2. prepared pork rinds
3. Gomiboings and raspados
4. Dorilocos and tostilocos
5. Skiing
6. fritters
7. Hot dogs and sausages
8. Sweet potatoes and plantains with condensed milk
9. Churros
10. Chopped fruit

💡Tip: in Mexico, to sell on the street to sell on the street. Make sure you have it to avoid problems with the authorities of your municipality or mayor’s office.

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Snacks to sell at school 🍿

Perhaps through the school cooperative or outside the building, here are some ideas for snacks to sell that will surely appeal to more than one student. Take note!

1. chips
2. Greaves
3. peanuts
4. brownies and cupcakes
5. Energy bars
6. Cookies
7. Sweet
8. Boings and other drinks
9. Jicaletas
10. Dorilocos

Snacks to sell in a bar 🍟

If you are looking for easy snack ideas to include in the menu of your bar or restaurant, these are some ideas of snacks to sell in a bar. And there may be many more!

1. Potato chips
2. Cheese stuffed jalapenos
3. Flags or corndogs
4. nachos
5. Cheese fingers
6. Onion rings
7. deviled sausages
8. Chicken Nuggets
9. Wings and boneless
10. Dips and guacamole

How to start my snack business?

If after this tour you already feel more than ready to start your own snack business, these are the steps you must follow and that will help you shape your business.

1. Put together a business plan.
2. Register with the SAT.
3. Get the necessary permissions.
4. Get reliable suppliers.
5. Create your online store.

Let me explain a little more each point so that there are no doubts.

1. Put together a business plan

You may be wondering why put together a business plan for a hot dog cart, or you may even be wondering what a business plan even is. Whatever your question, believe me you need to answer it. Here is a super comprehensive article on .

As a summary, I would tell you that it does not matter how small the size of the project is; you need to have a business plan. It will be your map to start your company and the one that will lead you down the path of growth, so that you never lose track of what the objectives of your business are.

2. Register with the SAT

Sleeping with a clear conscience is worth it, believe me. Therefore, if you are starting and you are serious about your project, you must register it with the Treasury. This way you will be laying the foundations of what will become a long-term business. Before doing so, I suggest that you seek advice from a good accountant to guide you on the tax strategy you want to follow or in what regime you should register. You could even benefit from tax incentives. Hey!

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3. Get the necessary permissions

Depending on the project you want to undertake, you need to consider what is required to operate. When it comes to food and perishable products, if you are considering a physical location, you will have to obtain these documents to have everything in order. Examine what options are best for you to start with, such as an online store, which can be more flexible and less bureaucratic.

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4. Get reliable suppliers

Every business requires suppliers and in most cases, you need reliable people who not only provide you with quality merchandise but also give you a good price and are committed. If you see these three elements in a provider, make it your strategic ally. If you are still looking for them, ask for recommendations and evaluate options. In the end, it is about staying with the one that provides the most value to your business.

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