Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles

Ice Cream Machines: Why Buy Used Instead of New Before we started Slices Concession in 2008, we owned and operated a Gelato and Frozen Dessert shop for 5+ years. Since then, we’ve helped a large variety of businesses start their own frozen dessert operations. We’ve helped everyone from small gas stations to large frozen yogurt and confectionary businesses. Selling frozen dessert can produce profit margins of up to 90%. Making the decision to invest in a used ice cream machine is the first step in helping you increase your bottom line as soon as possible. Reason One: Pricing and Value Retention...

 🍦 Scoop School gives us the rundown on the variety of cup sizes available to you as a business owner. Choosing the right size cup for your product can go a long way in portion control and how presentable your product is.  Solo sample cups (3oz) are the smallest size plastic cup you can offer in the industry. These cups can be used for samples, condiments, or for those wanting extra toppings on the side. A lot of traditional ice cream shops offer plastic spoons for trying their product. You can really make your business stand out by offering small...

In this article, we explain how to install a three-phase ice cream machine & how to check the polarity. *** We recommend you have a certified technician do any adjustments or changes to machinery and always be careful because electricity can be dangerous & cause harm. Note: Single phase frozen dessert machines do not need to have such careful installation because of their wiring. The beaters inside the freezing cylinder are designed to rotate clockwise. When turning clockwise this pushes the frozen ice cream mix towards the front of the machine so it can be poured out through the face plate's spouts....

Cups can really make or break your ice cream business. How so? Scoop School gives us the 4-1-1 on how to maximize the use of our industry cups. For starters, there's many different TYPES of cups out there in the cup supply industry; but don't get too overwhelmed. All cups have an equal level of pros and cons, so it would be best to choose the cups you feel would market your product the best. Clear plastic cups are the most popular in the ice cream industry. Plastic cups allow your customers to see the vibrant colors and unique layering...

TYPES OF ICE CREAM MAKERS: SLICES CONCESSION USEFUL ICE CREAM MACHINE GUIDES  1. Single or Three Phase Machine  Depending on your building, choosing a single or three phase machine is imperative. Single phase electrical outlets are found in every building and can be used by anyone. In contrast, only some buildings are equipped to handle a three phased outlet that is more efficient.  2. Air Cooled vs Water Cooled Another one of our FAQ's regarding types of ice cream makers. Water cooled machines run smoother, freeze quicker, and are more efficient than their air cooled counterparts. In contrast, air cooled machines are ideal in...