Ask your parents to contact your local government to find out. Look online and check your local government’s website to find out if your local laws about lemonade stands are posted there.
Make sure it’s okay to set up a stand in front of a building or business. Try asking the owner if it’s alright for you to sell lemonade there.
Setting up in your front yard also makes it easier for your parents or another adult to keep an eye on you and your stand.
Under a tree or near a building with shade are great spots to set up a stand.
If you’re able to stay set up for a few hours, you’ll likely have customers come and go throughout the day, which will help you sell more lemonade.
Use signs to help attract attention to your stand. Tie balloons to your stand to attract attention.
For example, if you spent $10 on everything to start your lemonade stand, you could price your lemonade to be $. 50 a cup so you would need to sell 20 cups of lemonade to make your money back. Adding up your costs will also help you determine how much of a profit you made selling your lemonade. Between 25 cents and $1 is a fair price for a cup of lemonade.
For example, if Timmy’s stand a few blocks away is selling lemonade for $. 75, you could charge $. 50 for a cup of your lemonade. Pay attention to any specials that other stands are offering so you can try to compete with that as well. If Sarah’s stand is offering the first cup of lemonade for free, then you could offer a similar deal.
For instance, you could offer a sweeter version of lemonade as well as a more tart flavor.
Try selling salty snacks like pretzels or popcorn, which will make people thirsty and want to buy more lemonade from you!
List the special on your sign so they can see it from a distance. Tell people about your special whenever they approach your stand.
Use a calculator to help you figure out the amount of change you need to give somebody quickly. If you’re a kid, make sure an adult is with you when you have lots of money on you. A good rule of thumb is to have at least $100 in ones and fives.
Use lots of bright colors and eye-catching graphics such as images of large lemons, pitchers, an ice-cold drink, or a cute sun. If you’re offering fresh-squeezed lemonade, put that on your sign! A simple recipe for fresh lemonade is to combine 1 cup (240 mL) of lemon juice, 1 cup (200 grams) of sugar, and 4 cups (950 mL) of water.
Include your prices or specials on the signs if you have enough room. For example, you could have a sign that says, “Emily’s Lemonade Stand! Located at the corner of Elm and Oak, first cup free with any purchase!”
Be careful listing your location online. Make sure an adult is present with you at all times when you’re selling lemonade at your stand.
For example, you could say something like, “Excuse me! Warm weather we’re having, can I offer you a nice cup of lemonade?”
Have an extra pack or two of cups that you can open up if you need them. If you don’t need them, they can stay in their packaging so you can use them later. Keep unopened packs of napkins handy so you can break out more if you end up needing them.
Pick up any cups or napkins that people leave behind.
