how to start up an ice-cream truck business

[connieleung]

Hi there
could anyone pls direct me to info about how to start up an ice-cream truck business in Canada? thanks...

[ICP]

Here is an ice cream truck business plan with some helpful getting started bonuses.

The ice cream truck business is based in the USA - but I still think the getting started bonus items would be of some help to you:

http://www.icecreamtruckplan.com/

[icecreamfan]

Hi there
could anyone pls direct me to info about how to start up an ice-cream truck business in Canada? thanks...


Step 1. Research Research Research
Step 2. Find a route
Step 3. Get a business license (and a drivers license if you don't have one).
Step 4. Buy or lease a truck.
Step 5. Buy a freezer to put in the truck (if already not in it).
Step 6. Buy ice cream.
Step 7. Drive your route during the times when children are likely to be home and outside playing.


The hard part is getting started. As far as local laws and vendor permits, go right to the town hall and ask. It can definitely vary from town to town. Since the laws can be different do not take someone else's word for it unless they have sold in the same locations that you want to sell.

It is a cash business, a good route will yield between $500 - $1500 a day. I don't think you will sell much ice cream in the winter. Cost of goods sold is about $100.

Check out this association for some help:

http://www.iaicv.org/ -- Intl Association of Ice Cream Vendors

[connieleung]

ICP & icecreamfan,
thanks for your help!
is the "start up business plan" suitable for setting up business in CANADA or in USA only? I mean the info inside re: licensing, permit, directory, supplier... etc. If not, is there a link/website you can direct me to particularly for Canada?

[ICP]

ICP & icecreamfan,
thanks for your help!
is the "start up business plan" suitable for setting up business in CANADA or in USA only? I mean the info inside re: licensing, permit, directory, supplier... etc. If not, is there a link/website you can direct me to particularly for Canada?


It's mainly aimed at the U.S. For licensing/permit information you will have to go to your local government office in your city. They will be able to tell you what you need.

As far as help with purchasing an ice cream truck, I think one of our users here is selling his ice cream truck and he lives in Canada. Let me look into this and I'll post what I find asap.

[ICP]

Here are a few ice cream novelty distributors for ice cream trucks and carts in Canada - hope these help:

I Scream 4 Ice Cream Company
Belleville
tammyfnp2@aol.com


Captain Chiller
Brampton
info@captainchiller.com
http://www.captainchiller.com


Kool Bloo Icecream/Weenies On Wheels
Cornwall
Roger1004@sympatico.ca


Grampa's Cool Treat's
Hamilton
dstreet1@cogeco.ca


Frosticles
Muskoka
susanlaffan@justaclickaway.ca


Mister Twister
Toronto
mistertwistertrucks@hotmail.com
http://www.mister-twisters.com


Olympic Softee
Toronto
tinytreats@sympatico.ca
http://www.olympicsoftee.com


Villeneuve Vending
Ontario
villeneuvevending@hotmail.com


Below Zero
Various Locations
sales@belowzero.ca
http://www.belowzero.ca/

[icecreamfan]

Also make sure you buy a cold plate freezer - these are much more efficient and do a better job of keeping the ice cream frozen at the right temperature.

They are also good when doing events and you will be parked for a long time as the freezer can be unplugged and not running on a generator for up to 10 hours (depending on how hot the day is) - while still keeping your ice cream frozen.

connieleung, when are you planning to start your ice cream truck business? The summer is the best time!

Also Blue Bunny has distributors for their ice cream novelties, you might want to check their site to see if they have any in Canada:

http://foodservice.bluebunny.com

[The Ice Cream Man]

Hi Connie:

Please e mail me your informamtion, and phone number, etc.

http://www.theicecreamman.8k.com
caltheicecreamman@hotmail.com

Cal The Ice Cream Man since 1988


I have two Ice Cream Novelty Trucks for sale.

Cal