Frank Key's Cafe supplies

If you are thinking about adding ice cream to your existing business or starting a new business the best option is an ice cream dipping cabinet. This is a very simple commercial appliance that just requires the space to place it and an electrical outlet. It is just a freezer with a clear top so that your customers can see and pick out the flavor that they want.

An ice cream dipping cabinet is much less expensive when compared to the soft serve option. It is also much less labor intensive as you or your employees just have to open the lid and scoop. Plus, there is obviously not much training involved.

Soft serve machines require a lot more work and maintenance. The mix has to be prepared and poured into the machine. Frequently when your ice cream business starts to take off which is usually pretty fast considering how much people love ice cream. Then the machine should be taken apart and cleaned daily. By contrast, the dipping cabinet just requires replacing empty cartons and an occasional light cleaning. You will also be able to offer your customers more flavors to choose from.

The ice cream dipping cabinet is more reliable than a soft serve machine since it is basically just a freezer. And it is cheaper to operate because it uses much less power.

Product waste is practically nil with the dipping cabinet but any mix left in the soft serve machine at the end of the day should be thrown away.

It is always better to purchase a new cabinet versus a used one because the Health Department tends to nit pick over a used one. It might look OK to you but if it doesn’t to them you may end up buying a new one anyway. Plus, a new cabinet comes with a warranty on parts and labor and you will sell more product too because a brand new, shiny and clean machine makes the product much more appealing to your customers.

If you have a business like a sandwich shop, pizza parlor, gift shop, antiques store or just about any retail business, believe me you can sell ice cream, gelato, Italian ice or yogurt. And, it is profitable if done correctly because you will have a hefty profit margin. These frozen desserts should move quickly because your customers can’t resist them and you will enjoy a quick return on investment.

A quality ice cream dipping cabinet should run you from about $1200 to $4000 depending on size and features. So if you have the traffic into your store you should have a new and profitable income stream in no time.

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Stoelting E131/F131 Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine 2 flavor 3 years old $6,500.00

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE RESTAURANT/COMMERCIAL SIZE $375.00

SANISERV 414-T 20 QT COMMERCIAL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM YOGURT MACHINE $10,264.80

917R-132 DUKE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE 5149 commercial, restaurant, used $2,500.00

Yonanas 902 Ice Cream Treat Maker, Black/Silver $48.00 Yonanas Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker - Yonanas 902....

Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker Now you can enjoy the finest homemade frozen treats at home! The fully automatic Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker lets you make your favorites in 20 minutes or less, with no fuss and no mess. Just add ingredients to the bowl, press ON and the machine does the rest!...

Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker $198.00 Cuisinart makes it faster and easier than ever to treat friends and family to rich and creamy gourmet ice cream. The Cuisinart® SupremeTM Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker has a built-in compressor-freezer, so there's no bowl to pre-freeze. That means frozen desserts are ready to enjoy sooner. Processes batch after batch of scrumptious ice cream, fruity sorbet, silky smooth frozen yogurt, and ev...

Ice Cream Dee Lites $19.99 Ice Cream Dee Lites

Ice Cream Tycoon $9.99 Ice Cream Tycoon

Peanuts Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine $15.99 Believe your eyes-- the Snoopy Sno Cone Machine is back! First introduced in America in 1979, the ever-popular Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine is a unique product that gives you and your family the ability to transform simple ice cubes into delicious and colorful Sno-cones, bringing the yummy taste of real snow cones into your very own kitchen. You'll have heaps of fun making tasty treats with Snoopy and his friends. Includes Sno-cone maker, 1 syrup bottle, 1 package of cherry Fla-Vor-Aid mix, 3 paper cups, and an ice scoop. It even comes in the retro-style packaging! Measures 14 1/4-inches tall x 12 3/4-inches wide x 3 1/2-inches long. Snow cones are cold desserts typically made of packed, shaved ice flavored with colored, sugary, often fruit-flavored syrup. They are served like an ice cream cone or in a dish for eating with a spoon. Another variation (called a "stuffed" snow cone) includes a layer of soft-serve vanilla ice cream inside.

Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe $15.95 Kids can satisfy their creative "sweet tooth" with the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe playset. Swirl, scoop and mold lots of pretend goodies, including soft-serve “ice cream” in cones or cups, mini “candies”, “cookies”, “pretzels” – even decorate a “cake”. The Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe playset features a special soft-serve style "ice cream" dispenser that extrudes Play-Doh compound making a perfect swirled "ice cream cone." Whether kids create a cup, cone or sundae the "topping" stations are the perfect place to decorate their creation with Play-Doh sprinkles, hot fudge or whipped cream. To really make spectacular "sweets," children can use the dessert-themed molds to create pretend strawberries, cookie crumbles or a cherry using Play-Doh compound. It's the perfect gift for any creative child! Includes: Comes with four 3oz. cans of Play-Doh compound Over 40 dessert-themed molds Two ice cream cones Two spoons, one ice cream scoop One sundae dish, one parfait glass One cake Ages: 3 years & up

Melissa And Doug Ice Cream Parlor Set $29.99 Melissa And Doug Ice Cream Parlor Set

Ice Cream Parlor Set $23.95 Scoop up your favorite flavor! Bring the ice cream parlor to your house with this 8-piece set, packaged in a playful "freezer" case. Set includes four colorful ice cream scoops, two wooden cones, and two scoopers. Dimensions: 2.5" x 7.75" x 14.75" Packaged Recommended Ages: 3+ years

Robeez Soft Soles - Counting Sheep - Cream - 6-12 Months $19.95 Adorable little sheep decorate the tops of these leather soft sole shoes for a look that won't soon go out of style. The soft cream color and sweet design make it ideal for both boys and girls. Features: Soft flexible soles recommended by experts Easy slip-on, stay-on elasticized ankle band Skid-resistant textured suede soles Washable by hand or machine Durable, quality leather and lined upper Soft, comfortable leather cushions and protects Breathable to keep feet cool and comfortable

Robeez Soft Soles - Counting Sheep - Cream - 12-18 Months $19.95 Adorable little sheep decorate the tops of these leather soft sole shoes for a look that won't soon go out of style. The soft cream color and sweet design make it ideal for both boys and girls. Features: Soft flexible soles recommended by experts Easy slip-on, stay-on elasticized ankle band Skid-resistant textured suede soles Washable by hand or machine Durable, quality leather and lined upper Soft, comfortable leather cushions and protects Breathable to keep feet cool and comfortable

Robeez Soft Soles - Counting Sheep - Cream - 0-6 Months $19.95 Adorable little sheep decorate the tops of these leather soft sole shoes for a look that won't soon go out of style. The soft cream color and sweet design make it ideal for both boys and girls. Features: Soft flexible soles recommended by experts Easy slip-on, stay-on elasticized ankle band Skid-resistant textured suede soles Washable by hand or machine Durable, quality leather and lined upper Soft, comfortable leather cushions and protects Breathable to keep feet cool and comfortable

Robeez Soft Soles - Braedon - Cream - 6-12 Months $19.95 This classic sneaker fits tiny feet perfectly and is great for every day wear! Contrast stitching and shoe lace details give it a big kid shoe look with the soft sole feel. Features: Soft flexible soles recommended by experts Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association Easy slip-on, stay-on elasticized ankle band Skid-resistant textured suede soles Washable by hand or machine Durable, quality leather and lined upper Soft, comfortable leather cushions and protects Breathable to keep feet cool and comfortable