Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — Frozen Dessert

Taylor Machines: A Global Company If you are an ice cream lover, than you have most likely heard of the Taylor company. They are one of the leading ice cream machine manufacturers. They are headquartered in Rockton, Illinois and operate in 125 countries and have over 160 distributors. At Slices Concession, the nation's largest wholesaler of used frozen dessert machines, we have worked with Taylor machines and equipment for 10+ years. We know the ins and outs of almost every machine. These high quality machines are built to last. Even after 15+ years of use, many of them still run like a...

There are many different frozen dessert mixes to choose from out there. With all these options it might sometimes get confusing which mix to choose to buy for yourself. In this article we are going to talk about one of the best tasting quality frozen dessert mixes that you can buy. I am talking about Desert Cool Foods! Desert Cool Foods is not only a company that makes great tasting frozen dessert mixes; it also offers a wide variety of mixes. They offer soft serve, frozen yogurt, blender coffee drinks, blender crème drinks, cocoa hot chocolate, granite, and cappuccino mixes. After...

The Restaurant Recession If you've been to a restaurant recently, then you have most likely witnessed the decrease in foot traffic. Since 2008, foot traffic across restaurant chains dropped approximately 15%. Moreover, in the second quarter of 2017: Comp sales are down ~1%. Comp traffic is down ~3%. Same-store sales have been negative the past six quarters. -Blackbox Intelligence. In this blog post, you will learn more about the restaurant recession and the steps you can take, if you are in the food industry, to minimize risk and maximize value.  Supply and Demand When it comes to running your own business, a restaurant is...

When you think of a frozen drink machine like the Taylor 430, you probably think of margaritas! While margaritas are one of the more popular drinks made in these machines, they can actually do so much more. In this post, we're going to explore the many different drinks that a slush drink machine can make, and how this versatility can benefit your business.   Slices' Slush Suggestions   - Bottom Line - This machine is multi-purpose and will benefit your business - and your profit margin - for years to come. Regardless of whether you want to make margaritas and daiquiris or serve piña coladas for a beach-themed promotion, Slices Concession recommends a frozen beverage machine like the Taylor...

At one time or another, we've all seen a wonderfully successful ice cream shop & thought to ourselves “I can see myself owning a successful shop”. Ice cream parlors are a great destination for families, tourist, and ice cream enthusiasts. At first, the thought of opening a brand new business might seem daunting but having a small helpful guide may make it a bit easier for you. 6 Tips For Opening Your Own Shop 1) Planning & Imagining The first step in the process of opening a new business is planning what type of frozen dessert business you want to run. There are...