What Can You Make with a Frozen Beverage Machine?
Frozen beverage machines are a must-have in restaurants all around the world. When you go out to eat, you’re bound to find one of these commercial FUB (frozen un-carbonated beverage) machines on a counter top or behind a bar. Although these machines often get the reputation that they are specifically designed to make margaritas, we’re here to prove that wrong. Spaceman frozen beverage machines are capable of making a variety of drinks, not just the famous alcoholic ones you’re familiar with. Frozen Cocktails As mentioned earlier, frozen beverage machines are known for producing margaritas. While margaritas are one of the most popular drinks that are made in our machines, other common drinks include piña coladas, daiquiris, and frosè. However, don’t let these well-known cocktails scare you away from experimenting with your Spaceman machine. You can make virtually any cocktail in your machine, as long as the Brix level is checked…
Soft Serve Flavors to Savor This Fall
With new seasons comes the need for a new menu. One thing about fall that everyone looks forward to each year is the pumpkin flavored lattes and desserts that flood the menus of popular restaurants all over the country. In this article, we’re going to go over a few fan-favorite soft serve flavors that you should consider offering this autumn, as well as a few less popular flavors that give pumpkin spice a run for its money. Pumpkin Spice It’s obvious – pumpkin spice is one of the most popular, if not the most popular flavor of the fall time. Consumers all over wait for September to roll around so they can sip their Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. Just because this flavor is a popular choice for a drink, doesn’t mean it cannot be transformed into a soft serve flavor. Check out this pumpkin spice soft serve mix and…
Most Popular Soft Serve Flavors
No matter how it’s made, ice cream is one of America’s favorite desserts. Whether it’s brownie a la mode or soft serve in a float, ice cream is loved by people everywhere. Although thousands of ice cream flavors exist, studies show that there are a few staple flavors that are more popular than others, specifically when it comes to soft serve. In this article, we’re going to go over the most popular soft serve flavors that you should be serving at your restaurant, how you can make your own flavored soft serve, and the benefits of offering two flavors of soft serve rather than one. What is the most popular soft serve flavor by sales revenue? It’s a no brainer that vanilla soft serve takes the cake when speaking of the most popular soft serve flavor. Vanilla ice cream is so popular that it even has its own national holiday…
Narwhal’s Crafted Spotlight – Frozen Beverage Machines
Narwhal’s Crafted is a craft cocktail bar based in Missouri that offers frozen and specialty cocktails. The popular hangout spot, with locations in St. Louis and St. Charles, is home to fourteen Spaceman USA frozen beverage machines each, putting Narwhal’s in a league of its own. We got the chance to speak to Brad Merten, co-founder of the chain, to hear all about how Narwhal’s was conceived and the successes their frozen beverage machines have brought. Where did the idea for Narwhal’s originate from? It all started in 2010 when Brad, along with his good friend and business partner, Brandon Holzheuter, opened two Pickleman’s franchises together, a popular sandwich shop. After being successful in the restaurant industry for a few years, they decided to take a pivot and do something on their own – that’s when Narwhal’s was born. Brad and Brandon wanted to create a business that was not…
Ice Cream Trends of 2022
If you’re involved in the food and restaurant industry, you should know that trends are constantly evolving. What’s in one day, might be out the next. Keeping this in mind, it’s important to know what consumers are currently crazing over in the market. We are going to go over a few ice cream trends that have been influencing the soft serve market in 2022, some of which we believe are here to stay. 1. Health Conscious Options Ice cream is a source of enjoyment. Many people see it as a comfort food to binge on, but often times, they’re left with a feeling of regret once they’re stuck with the extra calories they consumed. To put an end to this feeling of guilt, many brands are beginning to produce their ice cream with organic ingredients and are ditching the highly processed additives and sugars. Some brands of hard ice cream…
Soft Serve Machine at Camp Hope
Earlier this year, Spaceman donated a soft serve ice cream machine to Camp Hope, a non-profit camp that offers a traditional summer camp experience for children who have, or have had, cancer. We got the chance to speak to Rachel Robbins, Chianna Hemken, and Kyle Morris, three current volunteers who are also former campers, to hear about how their experience with the soft serve machine went. Camp Hope normally takes place at Camp Aldrich near Claflin, Kansas, but a tragic fire in 2018 forced Camp Hope to relocate to Barton Community College for two years. Though the fires were unfortunate, something positive came from them. While hosting camp at Barton Community College, Chianna noticed that the college had their very own soft serve machine. After seeing how awesome it was to have personal and unlimited access to an ice cream machine, Chianna reached out to the directors at Camp Hope…
How is Soft Serve Made?
Soft serve is a beloved treat across the globe. With its creamy texture, smooth appearance, and the way it melts on your tongue, it is undeniably a world-class dessert. We’ve all gotten a soft serve cone from Mister Softee at one point in our lives, but has it ever occurred to you “how is soft serve made”? One of the most popular ways of “making” soft serve is by using pre-made soft serve liquids or powders (which mix with water or milk), but that doesn’t count as making the soft serve from scratch. Some people prefer to make their own soft serve rather than buying a soft serve mix base, but the feat is a lot more difficult than it may seem and often leads to machine malfunction and performance issues. When we think of ice cream ingredients, some of the components that immediately come to mind are milk, sugar,…
Kolkata Chai Co. Introduces Soft Serve to Its Menu
When we think of the word “chai”, it’s common to associate it with chai tea, mainly because the word ‘chai’ directly translates to the word ‘tea’ in Hindi. Although the most notorious way to consume chai is by drinking it, the spices used in chai can be implemented into many things other than just tea. Chai has gained popularity across America in recent years, but it has origins in India that date back to over 5,000 years ago. Americans may have a preconceived notion that chai is supposed to be sweet, spicy, sugary, creamy, and syrupy, but in reality, it’s challenging to find an authentic cup of chai in America – well, that was until Ayan and Ani Sanyal decided to open Kolkata Chai Co., NYC’s #1 Masala Chai café. Ayan and Ani, co-founders of Kolkata Chai Co., are two brothers who were born in the United States, but spent…
All You Need to Know About Frozen Drink Machines
Frozen drink machines are on the rise across the country due to consumers’ increasing demand for frozen drinks. During the hot months especially, there’s nothing better than sipping on an ice-cold drink to keep you feeling cool and refreshed. Frozen beverage machines can be beneficial no matter what industry your business is in, but before making an impulsive purchase, it’s important to be cognizant of what a commercial frozen drink machine is, the benefits they provide, what they are useful for, what options are on the market, and the mechanics of how these machines work. What is a Commercial Frozen Drink Machine? A commercial frozen drink machine is a machine that turns liquid mixtures into frozen beverages, that is designed to be used by businesses such as convenience stores, restaurants, and bars, among other industries. Commercial frozen drink machines offer the capability of serving dozens of frozen drinks to customers…
Opening A Frozen Yogurt Business: 4 Key Planning Tips
Opening a frozen yogurt business is something many people consider doing. With the low start-up costs, high profit margins, minimal staffing requirements, and growing demand for the product, it may seem like an alluring business venture to try out. However, an entrepreneurial endeavor, such as one like this, should not be done impulsively. There are many things to contemplate before you take a leap into the world of froyo, and we are going to discuss the four key planning tips to take into consideration if this is a road you are thinking about going down. Why are froyo shops so popular? The first thing to understand is why frozen yogurt shops are such a popular business route to take. People love frozen yogurt shops for many reasons, one of them being the unique business model. It is exciting to go into a place and serve yourself, pick out as many…