New or used ice cream equipment
The frozen desserts business can be a difficult environment in which to thrive. While this is unfortunate for those who could not make a go of it, it means there is often a great deal of quality used ice cream equipment available for the small, start-up operation. With the right advice and direction - and, of course, a lot of market research - a would-be soda shop manager can identify and locate used restaurant appliances such as soft serve ice cream equipment at significant savings. But one must know where to look to find reputable dealers. This can be a time consuming research project in and of itself.
The Perfect Fit has eliminated the guesswork for our clients. We have already investigated and identified a large group of reputable vendors with whom we regularly do business. The relationship of trust and good faith has been established, so that when you do business with The Perfect Fit you can be confident that you also have the collaboration of a network of knowledgeable restaurant equipment supply pros.
Soft serve ice cream equipment checklist
Whether you plan to offer traditional "hard" batches in a full-service frozen treats operation or just a few flavors of soft serve, ice cream equipment of all kinds is a must:
- Freezing - walk-in, reach-in, display hardening, mixing and continuous or batch freezers
- Serving - traditional and spade scoops, ice scrapers, stainless pans, rolling racks, topping dispensers
- Blending - spindle or swirl blenders, industrial flavor-mixing blenders
- Display - cone and cup holders, menu boards, shelving and refrigerated display wells and shields
- Other - sinks, cabinets, refrigerated granite slabs, POS registers, cone makers
Do homework on batch freezers, etc.
As you know, it is common for first-time business owners to under- or over-spend for their business needs. That's why it pays to do some homework and legwork - or even hire a paid consultant - to identify new and used ice cream equipment that meets current needs yet anticipates growth, without being too ambitious (and expensive). This is especially true of batch freezers, which come with scores of high-priced accessories and upgrades. Resist the temptation to go all-out, and instead focus on a unit that meets your business needs a few years down the road.
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