You can add an ice cream business to an existing business.
Whether an old fashioned ice cream parlor or modern gelato shop, you can run an ice cream business seasonally or year round. Look for a location with foot traffic and good parking to ensure your customers have quick access. Offer a selection of toppings including bits of candies, cookies, nuts, sauces and fruit to allow customers to customize a creation.
Ice Cream Shop
A traditional ice cream shop requires a storefront, preferably in a busy location on a main street, near a beach or in a mall. Seating is usually required. One idea is to arrange picnic tables outside your shop to encourage patrons to linger and enjoy their treat. Plus, they will be doing free advertising as anyone who walks or drives by will want a cone. In addition to ice cream, offer milkshakes, sundaes, frozen yogurt and other dessert options like brownies and cheesecake.
Ice Cream Stand
Ice cream stands are ideal ventures for busy areas in the summer. Big events like music festivals, carnivals and sports events can give your business a kick start. Book your space well in advance as these special events tend to fill their vendor quotas quickly. Look for a location near a waterfront or a busy park to optimize your summer sales. Check your local bylaw office for permits and regulations concerning public locations. Other things to offer include gelato and smoothies.
Ice Cream Truck
Mobile ice cream businesses allow you to cover far more areas than a stand or storefront might. Whether you choose to secure a spot in the city, travel from event to event or drive through neighborhoods catering to the cravings of children, an ice cream truck opens up many avenues for revenue. Paint your ice cream truck with vivid colors and affix a canopy over the window you will be serving from to clearly advertise what you have to offer. Bring a folding table and chairs or a picnic table with you to set up beneath the canopy.
Sundae Shop
For a new take on an old classic, drop the cone and serve sundaes instead. One idea is to use soft serve ice cream and create your own version of a banana split and other sundaes. Create sauce options such as margarita strawberry with a hint of lime, chocolate mocha and caramel apple. Instead of condiments on the table, design a tray filled with toppings. Design the shop like a diner, complete with booths and a jukebox.
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