What Markets Work Best for Ice Cream Business Expansion?

If you choose to open an ice cream franchise, the markets available for expansion will depend largely on the company you choose to franchise with. Some territories will already be claimed for development and others may not be slated for development until the franchise company begins to pursue that phase. To find the ideal location for your ice cream business you need to consider the...

Italian Ice Business – How to Get Started

Italian ice is a frozen dessert made from either concentrated syrup flavoring or real purees. It is not shaved ice that is flavored. Rather, it is made by the same process that ice cream is made by mixing ingredients and pouring them into a batch freezer. The quality of the Italian ice varies widely by whether it is made with flavor extracts or real ingredients....

Soft Serve Ice Cream Business Plan – How to Get Started in the Soft Serve Business

Soft serve (also called creemee or soft ice cream) is a type of frozen dessert that is softer than ice cream and is dispensed from a machine instead of being served by hand. We will soon be offering a soft serve ice cream business plan that will show you how to get started in the softserve business. It will help you plan for the success...

Frozen Custard Business Plan – How to Get Started in the Frozen Custard Business

We offer a frozen custard business plan that will show you how to get started in the frozen custard business. It will help you plan for the success of your frozen custard business and provide equipment lists and start up costs. We’d also like to provide you with a background on the frozen custard industry and how frozen custard is made. What is Frozen Custard...

Starting An Ice Cream Shop: Blueprint for Success Help

Q: I have always wanted to open an ice cream shop. I’m at a crossroads in my career, and now is the time. There is a perfect rental space in my neighborhood, an area severely lacking a place to go for ice cream, and right next door to ball fields and a playground. How in the world do I get started? I don’t even know...

Ice Cream Vending – Licenses and Permits Required

Q: Do you need a permit from the city I sell frozen ice cream treats from a mobile cart? If so, what department do I apply for one? — Michelle, Burnt Hills, NY ====== A: Many people chose to enter the ice cream industry through ice cream vending with either an ice cream truck or cart. Street vending is less expensive than opening your own...

What Steps Should I Take to Get Started Opening an Ice Cream Parlor?

“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...

Taking the Leap with Children in Tow…

Q: I want so badly to start my own ice-cream shop but I am very concerned about the time commitment and how it will affect my family life. I believe that it is obviously workable because so many people run businesses every day but I have to make sure that it is right for my family before I continue further. How long does it generally...

Getting the Best Employees – Hiring Tips for Your Ice Cream Shop

When you’re working in the ice cream business you work with a lot of teenagers and college students. You’ll also find that turnover is high. So how do you keep smiling faces that will work hard for your ice cream franchise? We went to Paul our ice cream franchise veteran to ask what his advice is for hiring and keeping winning employees. Here’s what he...