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Ice Cream Business Planning
Have you been thinking about getting into the ice cream business? We can help lead the way.
Our consulting, in combination with a solid ice cream specific Business Plan, will be as important as the money we will save you in equipment start up costs. Why?
If you miss just one of the critical pieces of information needed to succeed in this business, it could cost you thousands. It's a good idea to have someone on your side who can provide an objective, unemotional point of view - especially when you begin negotiating such things as a lease. We won't let you pay too much. We'll also be "up-front" and tell you straight out if the location you are looking at spells trouble. It's nice to know someone who can be a "friend in the business". Why not invest a minimal amount of money to learn more and get some guidance?
We know that people who take the initiative to educate themselves on "their own dime" are the people who are serious about taking the steps necessary to succeed in their own business. If you aren't ready to make a purchase, be sure to take advantage of our free newsletter. If you're ready to learn more about the ice cream parlor business, then take a sneak peek at the wealth of information you will receive immediately after making your secure on-line purchase.
- E-mail question and answer support - and yes, we answer our e-mail's quickly. We also provide a special e-mail address for those who have paid for Q&A support. This Q&A support includes help with your business plan.
- How to Open an Ice Cream Parlor (30 page MS Word document)
- Starter Pack Summary (12 page MS Word document with key tips and common pitfalls to avoid)
- An actual, professionally constructed quote (updated pricing included) that shows all equipment necessary to open a "full on" nationally branded franchise parlor. This document is extremely helpful in providing you with a solid understanding of what you may want in your shop (.pdf file).
- Eight different professionally designed sample store layouts (.pdf files)
- Help with Location/Site Selection Analysis: Traffic patterns, area demographics, etc.
- Lease Rates - How much is too much? How much rent should you be paying as a % of forecasted sales? How you can negotiate this important aspect of a start-up.
- Little known strategies that will help you get the most out of your ice cream suppliers. Can they do better? We will let you know if the volume you are/will be purchasing warrants a better price.
- Tricks to help increase traffic, build repeat business. When to promote.
- Help with your customized business plan
- Flavor placement: YES, it matters where you put certain flavors - here's why.
- 4 secrets you NEED TO KNOW before you buying a used soft serve machine. New ones are expensive and many times it makes sense to go used, but you need to know what to "look out" for.
- Menu Development
- Pricing strategies that will add to your bottom line
- Basics on employee training.
- Proper scooping techniques. This is one of the most important aspects of the business which most people seem to miss.
- Keep your customers coming back.
- Hand Packing Pints, Quarts for take-home. Is this a good idea or is it better to sell pre-packed product?
- Should you have novelties (stick bars, etc.) in your store, or will this cannibalize sales of the more profitable scoop product?
- Should you sell by scoop or by weight?
- How many scoops do you REALLY get out of a 3 gallon tub?
- Can you expect your supplier to pay if your ice cream melts down because of a freezer problem or power outages?
- Deals that seem great on the surface but really aren't.
- What you can expect a supplier to help you with before you open
- and a ton more....
But that's not all. We belong to major ice cream organizations and keep on top of the latest trends. In turn, we will keep you in the loop on important industry developments. If you are ready to buy, hit the Buy Now button below for next steps. It's simple, safe and easy. You will receive your documents quickly and can begin asking questions immediately!
