Opening a concession stand is a simpler way to get started in the food business than opening a full-scale restaurant but still provides ample opportunity for making a profit. Festivals and fairs all across America need food vendors. If you make a few delicious items and want to take your cooking show on the road, a concession is a good way to get started. While it may seem like an easy way to work just on the weekends, getting a concession stand ready for business and then keeping it running well takes hard work and motivation.