Jan 16, 2005
What Steps Should I Take to Get Started Opening an Ice Cream Parlor?
By Jason Lexell

"I would like to open a business with ice cream. I wanted to know how to start and what I need to do before doing that?"

This is a question we receive quite a bit.  So here is our answer...

There are three actions I'd recommend to anyone interested in getting
started in the ice cream business.

1.) Read everything you can get your hands on about the ice cream
business and running an ice cream parlor.
click here for ice cream books

2.) The next step would be to get in touch with anyone you can about
getting started in the ice cream business. Ask people what they like
and dislike about the business. Posting in this forum is also a great way to get your questions answered.

3.) Spend two weeks to a month in an ice cream shop working for
someone else. You'll do better here if you contact people outside the
area you are considering starting your shop. Try and find one that
you feel is the most successful so you learn the right habits.

I hope these tips help. If you have more specific questions please
feel free to email me or post them.

Anyone else with suggestions please post! : )