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*Please note that some items have increased in price effective May 15th 2007.
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How many cups of shaved ice can I shave with an 8lb bag of ice?
(30) 8oz size
What is the profit margin with shaved ice?
(Base of an 8oz size) Your cost on an 8oz size is 0.11 cents.
That includes: cup, straw, napkin, flavoring, sugar & ice.
You should sell an 8 oz size for at least $1.00 to $1.50, which would give you a minimum mark up of 85% (your profit from $1.00 is $.89 & $1.50 is $1.39 each).
What is Tigersblood, Bug Juice & Godzilla?
Strawberry & coconut, Strawberry & Bannana & Tropical Fruits
Are your Shavers NSF approved?
YES
Are your Shavers 220v or 110v?
They are both.
Are your syrups concentrated?
YES
4oz concentrate = 1gallon syrup
16oz concentrate = 4gallons syrup
I gallon concentrate = 32 gallons syrup
What is the measurement for sugar water?
5 to 1 example:
5lb bag of sugar to make 1gallon of sugar water
25lb bag of sugar to make 5gallons of sugar water
How long do our flavor concentrates last?
They have a 3 year shelf life.
What advantages do I have by preserving my sugar water?
1- Keeps your jugs clean from mold
2- Keeps your sugar water from molding up to 1 year
3- Makes your flavors taste fresh.
How do I find out about locations or events?
1- Newspaper
2- Chamber of Commerce
3- Network with other vendors on upcoming events
What kind of license do you need to operate a shaved ice business?
1- Health permit
2- Operating license
How do I find financing?
1- Snowie has two 3rd party leasing companies that are aware of our products. You can get their information on our web page under "leasing".
2- Many of our customers use credit cards, since the interest rate is so low these days.
3- Small business loan from the bank.
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