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by Loopdan
Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:59 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Snowie block ice shaver!
Replies: 3
Views: 5813

Re: Snowie block ice shaver! A piece of garbage

Yikes! Glad nobody got hurt.

It will take up more space, but the Hansen-style (New Orleans) block ice shavers are just as fast as the Snowie, less expensive, and have a proven track record going back to the 1930s. There are several brands making these: Southern Snow, Gold Medal, etc.
by Loopdan
Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: Shave Ice Tips and Pointers
Topic: Mobile where to park?
Replies: 1
Views: 4312

Re: Mobile where to park?

Your best bet is to find a parking lot that you know has previously allowed seasonal vendors. Think Christmas tree lots, fireworks stands, etc.

If you can't find out who owns the lot, check with your local city or county tax records office. Often these records are even available online.
by Loopdan
Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: Shave Ice Supplies and Accessories
Topic: Newbie- make or buy ice
Replies: 2
Views: 5015

Re: Newbie- make or buy ice

The Southern Snow machine will produce snow just as soft as the Hawaiian style shavers, but it does require some "touch" to get it just right. For high volume businesses, there is nothing faster. If you buy ice locally, make sure it isn't compressed ice, which will not give you a good consistent sha...
by Loopdan
Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:21 am
Forum: Shave Ice Flavors and Toppings
Topic: Does anyone use Coffee Creamer for their "cream"?
Replies: 2
Views: 5642

Re: Does anyone use Coffee Creamer for their "cream"?

After you open a can of sweetened condensed milk you will need to refrigerate it.

One option would be to fill a 1/4 hotel pan with ice and place your squeeze bottle in there to keep it cool.
by Loopdan
Sun Mar 10, 2019 5:01 am
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: How much money can I expect to make a day (ball-park) with a storefront?
Replies: 14
Views: 12514

Re: How much money can I expect to make a day (ball-park) with a storefront?

@Oguzksk Those numbers are based on a 20% profit margin. The original poster asked how much sales a day would be needed to net $100k a year. So I started with the $100k a year, applied a 20% profit margin (which I explained is probably not realistic in a storefront) and did the math. $500,000 * 0.2 ...
by Loopdan
Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: Pricing ideas
Replies: 6
Views: 7347

Re: Pricing ideas

mrjosco wrote:
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:02 am
8oz - 1.75
12oz - 2.39
16oz - 2.75
*20oz - 3.39
I'd ditch the 8oz and go with...

12oz - $2.25
16oz - $2.75
20oz - $3.25

I agree that when you see the same customers all the time you need to be more aware of pricing than when you are at large events.
by Loopdan
Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: How much money can I expect to make a day (ball-park) with a storefront?
Replies: 14
Views: 12514

Re: How much money can I expect to make a day (ball-park) with a storefront?

@Oguzksk The OP asked how much you would need to sell everyday in order to make $100k a year. I said $42k is the gross monthly sales needed to generate a $100k net income, based on a profit margin of 20%. I get that's not the answer people want to hear when they start out, but I'm trying to be reali...
by Loopdan
Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: NEW KID on the block question, useful Vendor info
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Re: NEW KID on the block question, useful Vendor info

I'm not so sure it's bashing. Seems more like people just reporting their experiences.

I don't have a dog in this fight. I've never ordered from IcySkyy, but I do think their prices are too high.
by Loopdan
Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: Shave Ice² Community Forum
Topic: what are your top flavors??
Replies: 3
Views: 2485

Re: what are your top flavors??

This tends to vary based on your region. Where is your business located?
by Loopdan
Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Shave Ice Tips and Pointers
Topic: Cones or Bowls
Replies: 2
Views: 4642

Re: Cones or Bowls

Unless there is a strong regional taboo about Styrofoam, I'd go that route. It's cheaper and insulates better than the flower cups. The advantage of a bowl is it allows for easier syrup coverage and you can serve faster. But many customers prefer cups because they can take them in the car with ease.