Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — Frozen Lemonade

Why is it that in Europe, Ice Cream has a 'different' texture & looks so beautiful? What is the secret?  There is no secret! At Slices Concession, we have 5+ years of experience in operating & managing a successful Gelateria in Gainesville. Now, we help equip future Frozen Dessert stores for success. Read more to find out our practices in crafting artisan gelato commercially. 1. Fresh natural Ingredients One of the most important things you can do is use fresh, natural ingredients. We can not stress the use of natural ingredients more! There are many things that can be used as a base...

Taylor soft serve ice cream machines have established themselves as a trusted name in the industry. However, if you own or are considering purchasing a Taylor soft serve machine, understanding its serial number is essential. The serial number not only identifies the machine model and specifications but also plays a crucial role in maintenance, repairs, warranty services, and communicating with your insurance company. In this article, we will guide you through the importance of the serial number, how to locate it, and the steps for conducting a serial number lookup for your Taylor ice cream machine. When you buy a Taylor...

At Slices Concession, we specialize in ice cream equipment. We also spend a lot of time helping new entrepreneurs open ice cream shops. We also spend our time taking apart and buying the equipment & machines from stores that went out of business. We couldn't help but ask ourselves... Why Do Some Ice Cream Shops Fail? Although many businesses are all happy smiles & customer service, you should never overlook the hard work going on behind the scenes when starting an ice cream business.  1. Bad Management Bad management is usually the number one reason why ice cream shops fail....

Finding out what type of gelato base to use is the most important part. In this post we'll explore the different types of bases you can use & what the pros & cons of each is. The Different Types Of Gelato Bases: Powdered Bases Powdered bases are easy to use & gelato ingredient manufacturers usually have a wide variety of flavors & types of bases. Some powdered bases are complete, where you only add water or milk to the product. They will even include the flavoring as well where all you have to do is open the bag, mix it...

When opening a new ice cream shop it can feel overwhelming. There's so much to do & so much to figure out before you start taking care of customers. although this isn't a comprehensive list, these tips will steer you in the right direction. Tip 1: Use Natural Ingredients To Make Your Products Using natural flavors not only makes your product taste better, but it's usually cheaper. For example: adding a half jar of real peanut butter to your base mix is much cheaper than using peanut butter flavoring & it gives your ice cream a better flavor. This can be used for chocolates,...