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Desert “Cool” Foods Inc. Mixes

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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...

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Understanding the Restaurant Recession

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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...

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Frozen Drink Machines: A Versatile Investment

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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...

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How To Open Up Your Very Own Ice Cream Shop

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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...

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Vegan Recipe: Strawberry Ice Cream Swirl

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During the hot summer season, we all try to find ways to cool down: Eating salads, popsicles, and chilled water. But out of all of these a couple ice cream scoops are well deserved. With a couple of freshly picked local strawberries you can make your own vegan strawberry ice cream swirl and enjoy it in your backyard. Coconut ice cream base is one of those things that goes great with every fresh ingredient. From chocolate to fresh fruits to nuts, coconut makes a delectably smooth ice cream. The trick to the ice cream is to use a full fat...

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