5 Most Profitable Food Businesses in the World

3. Popcorn

Profit Margin Estimate: 22%

If you’ve ever been to the movies, you’ll know how expensive popcorn can get. Popcorn is a popular food, and is consumed not only in the cinema but also at parks, fairs, or whenever the mood is right. Startup costs for a popcorn business are quite low as well, with some estimating that it can cost $7,000 to get things going, Additionally, unlike say farming chickens, it can be sold from home as well – significantly reducing capital set up costs.