Soft ice cream is a delicious dessert that children and adults alike love. It is sold in cafes and parks, but the delicacy can be prepared at home using a special device - a freezer. It quickly converts the sweet mixture into an airy mass, the performance depends on the size, power and brand of the device.
Features of the device
Outwardly, the freezer resembles an ordinary water cooler. There are compact tabletop models on sale that can be used at home or installed on the counter of a cafe. Outdoor freezers are more convenient for street trading or corners in the shopping center. They are quite mobile, the devices can be easily transported to a new location when moving. Simple models mix and whip just one kind of ice cream, while more advanced models can offer treats with different flavors. It only takes a few minutes to make a serving of ice cream.
When choosing a device, you need to decide in advance which type of raw material is more convenient to work with. There are freezers in which only dry mix is loaded, others work on liquid. Convenient universal devices that are suitable for both types of semi-finished products. When choosing, you need to take into account the performance of a particular model, the number of types of ice cream produced by the device, the reliability of the device and the complexity of its maintenance.
The freezer's working principle is simple. A dry mixture is loaded into a special tank, then milk, syrup or other liquid specified in the technological chart is poured. After turning on the machine, the mass is mixed, whipped, when the lever is pressed, the ice cream is squeezed into a waffle cone or a plastic cup. Some freezers make ice cream with two flavors, which is especially loved by customers.
Types of freezers for small businesses
When choosing a model for a cafe, a small street point or a corner in a shopping center, you should take a closer look at the freezers of the BQL series. They garner good customer reviews and successfully combine high performance with reasonable price. The range includes a wide variety of devices, from very compact to full-size.
For outlets with high traffic, the BQL-F58 floor freezers are suitable. They are designed for 5 flavors of ice cream, capable of producing at least 1000 portions per hour. The devices are reliable, easy to operate, the manufacturer offers a one-year warranty. The price is quite high, but under normal operating conditions the device will pay off in a few months. It is better to install such freezers in a cafe on a busy street; they are also suitable for parks and shopping centers.
Compact desktop freezers BQL-808, BQL-C723 will help to expand the range of small cafes. Models are installed on a counter or a stable cabinet, they give out from 25 to 35 liters of cold treats per hour. Loading of dry or liquid mixture of 3 types is possible. The devices operate almost silently, are characterized by low power consumption and breakage resistance.
The universal freezer Cooleg if 3 is also popular. It works on dry or liquid mixtures, produces 5 types of ice cream, including 2 mixed ones. The device is reliable, rarely breaks down, according to reviews of small business owners, it can work without interruptions for 10 years or more. Equipped with night cooling function. Novice entrepreneurs can purchase a simplified version of the machine that produces up to 18 liters of ice cream per hour. This amount is quite enough for a mini-cafe or street point. After expanding the business, you can buy a more powerful freezer.
A good option for entrepreneurs who do not have free money is leasing. After the end of the contract, the device can be redeemed by paying a small amount, or you can choose another model. Some owners of small outlets buy used freezers - with careful use, popular models work great.
Most entrepreneurs start with small, compact machines. You should not strive to purchase expensive multifunctional appliances - it is quite difficult to sell 1000 servings per hour. It is better to think over than to complement ice cream, make interesting desserts on its basis, experiment with toppings. This will help to increase sales and increase the profitability of the enterprise.
