Are you looking to add a profitable and popular offering to your food service business? A commercial soft serve ice cream machine might be the perfect addition to your establishment. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits and features of our floor model commercial soft serve ice cream machine with wheels, featuring 2 hoppers and 3 flavor capabilities, available in three production capacities: 20L/H, 30L/H, and 50L/H.
What Is a Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine?
A commercial soft serve ice cream machine is specialized equipment designed to produce smooth, creamy soft serve ice cream on demand. Unlike traditional ice cream that requires freezing time, soft serve is created and dispensed immediately, maintaining its signature light, airy texture that customers love.
Our floor model machine features:
- Two separate hoppers for different base mixes
- Three flavor capability (left, right, and center twist)
- Convenient mobility with built-in wheels
- Choice of production capacity: 20L/H, 30L/H, or 50L/H
- Floor-standing design for optimal workspace efficiency
Perfect for Various Business Settings
Ice Cream Shops and Dessert Parlors
For dedicated dessert establishments, a commercial soft serve machine is essential equipment. The 2-hopper, 3-flavor system allows you to offer variety without requiring multiple machines, saving both space and investment costs.
Restaurants and Cafés
Adding soft serve to your dessert menu can significantly increase your average check size. The wheeled design means you can position the machine where it’s most convenient—whether that’s behind the counter or as part of a visible dessert station.
Buffet Restaurants
Self-serve ice cream stations are extremely popular in buffet settings. Our floor model with wheels makes it easy to position the machine where it works best for your customer flow, and the three-flavor capability gives customers options without taking up excessive space.
Hotels and Resorts
Whether for breakfast buffets, poolside service, or special events, a mobile soft serve machine adds value to your hospitality offerings. The wheels make it easy to relocate the machine for different functions or to store it when not in use.
Convenience Stores and Gas Stations
Adding a soft serve station can transform a simple convenience store into a destination. The floor model design means you don’t need counter space, and the mobility allows you to adjust your store layout as needed.
Entertainment Venues
Movie theaters, amusement parks, zoos, and other entertainment venues can benefit from a mobile soft serve machine that can be positioned where customer traffic is highest or moved for special events.
Who Benefits Most from This Machine?
Growing Businesses
If you’re looking to expand your menu offerings without major kitchen renovations, a wheeled floor model soft serve machine offers flexibility and growth potential.
Multi-Purpose Venues
Businesses that host different types of events or have seasonal changes in layout benefit from equipment that can be easily relocated.
Operations with Space Constraints
The vertical design of a floor model maximizes your production capability while minimizing the footprint, making efficient use of limited space.
Businesses Seeking Menu Variety
The 2-hopper, 3-flavor system allows you to offer multiple options without multiple machines, appealing to a wider range of customer preferences.
Choosing the Right Production Capacity
One of the most important decisions when selecting a soft serve machine is determining the appropriate production capacity for your business needs:
20L/H (20 Liters per Hour)
Ideal for:
- Small cafés and restaurants
- Businesses where ice cream is a supplementary offering
- Establishments with moderate customer flow
- Locations with limited electrical capacity
30L/H (30 Liters per Hour)
Perfect for:
- Medium-sized ice cream shops
- Busy restaurants with significant dessert sales
- Entertainment venues with moderate traffic
- Businesses expecting growth in the near future
50L/H (50 Liters per Hour)
Best suited for:
- High-volume ice cream shops
- Large buffet restaurants
- Major entertainment venues
- Busy tourist locations
- Businesses that experience rush periods with high demand
The Advantages of a 2-Hopper, 3-Flavor System
Menu Versatility
With two separate hoppers and three dispensing options, you can offer:
- Two distinct flavors (from each hopper)
- A twisted combination of both flavors
- The ability to quickly change flavors to keep your menu fresh
Customer Satisfaction
Providing choices increases customer satisfaction. Some may prefer vanilla, others chocolate, and many enjoy the classic twist—with one machine, you can please them all.
Operational Efficiency
Instead of investing in multiple single-flavor machines, one multi-flavor unit saves on:
- Initial investment costs
- Maintenance expenses
- Valuable floor space
- Staff training time
Business Flexibility
The ability to change flavors based on season, trends, or special events keeps your menu exciting and responsive to customer preferences.
Benefits of a Wheeled Floor Model
Easy Mobility
The built-in wheels allow you to:
- Reposition the machine for cleaning behind and underneath
- Move it to different service areas as needed
- Relocate for special events or seasonal layouts
- Easily access for maintenance and repairs
Space Optimization
A floor model:
- Doesn’t require valuable counter space
- Utilizes vertical space efficiently
- Creates a visible dessert station that attracts attention
- Can be positioned where it works best for your operation
Operational Convenience
The wheeled design means:
- Easier cleaning of surrounding areas
- Simplified maintenance access
- Ability to move the machine when deep cleaning floors
- Flexibility to reconfigure your service area as needed
Implementation Tips for Success
To get the most from your commercial soft serve ice cream machine:
- Position the machine where customers can see it—visual appeal drives impulse purchases.
- Train multiple staff members on proper operation and daily maintenance procedures.
- Develop a regular cleaning schedule to maintain optimal performance and food safety.
- Create signage highlighting your flavor offerings and any special combinations.
- Consider offering mix-ins, toppings, or special cups to increase the average purchase amount.
- Track which flavors sell best at different times to optimize your mix purchases and reduce waste.
Maintenance Best Practices
Proper maintenance ensures your soft serve machine continues performing efficiently:
- Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for daily cleaning to prevent buildup and ensure food safety.
- Regularly check and replace any worn parts according to the maintenance schedule.
- Train staff on proper shutdown procedures for overnight or when the machine won’t be used for extended periods.
- Schedule professional maintenance checks according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Keep spare parts on hand for components that commonly need replacement.
Conclusion
A commercial soft serve ice cream machine with 2 hoppers and 3 flavor capabilities represents a valuable investment for many food service businesses. The floor model with wheels provides flexibility and convenience, while the choice of production capacities (20L/H, 30L/H, or 50L/H) allows you to select the perfect match for your business volume.
By adding soft serve ice cream to your menu, you can attract new customers, increase average check sizes, and create a memorable element in your food service experience. The mobility of a wheeled unit combined with multiple flavor options gives you the versatility to adapt to changing business needs and customer preferences.
Consider which production capacity best suits your business volume and take a step toward adding this profitable, popular treat to your offerings.
