Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — frozen treat

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...

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...

While this isn't the traditional "hard ice cream", you won't be disappointed with an ice bowl of flavorless frozen dessert substitute ingredients. The vegan ice cream we are about to make is the real thing. Since it's vegan it is made dairy-free and without eggs! We share with you a great vegan ice cream base recipe made by Megan Gordon, Writer & Recipe extraordinaire. *Disclaimer: Please do note, there is no magic needed to prepare this ice cream (If you have not done so, please call the local witch doctor and tell him his services will no longer be needed). How's...

If you're a business owner considering whether or not to purchase an ice cream machine, the price tag plays a large role in your decision. But something businesses don't always consider is the high profit margin between the cost of ice cream and the selling price. To remedy that, let's compare two types of ice cream mix, and their profit margins. We'll assume a 4 oz. cone is for sale in both situations, and charge $2 for a 4 oz. cone. We'll also assume that we sell 50 cones in a day and that there are 30 days in a month....