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Lemonade Stand

Young learners, families and new entrepreneurs

A story-driven seven-day business season by age level (lemonade, cookies, smoothies, coffee): read daily weather and competitor-price clues, learn from yesterday's results, set a goal, solve word problems and read customer feedback. Stage 2 adds an upgrade shop, a third location per business, surprise events, an animated scene and a 14-day advanced season for Academy members.

What you can do

  • Pick a level and set a goal
  • Plan quality, location, batch and price
  • Solve the daily word problem
  • Watch customers react
  • Read the daily report and season report card
  • Buy season-long upgrades
  • React to surprise events

Use it when you want to

  • Understand profit versus sales
  • Judge whether an investment pays back
  • Learn how pricing and weather affect demand
  • Practice protecting cash

Tour

  1. 1. Set up your season

    Choose your level and business, add your name and set a real goal to save toward.

  2. 2. Your morning story

    Read the day's story, forecast, nearby prices and mentor question. Yesterday's results give clues for your next plan.

  3. 3. Make a plan

    Choose ingredients, location, batch size and price. Review results before planning the next day.

  4. 4. Upgrade shop

    Spend cash on upgrades that last all season — then check whether they earn back their price.

Run Lemonade Stand on your business