COMMERCIAL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINES
Choosing Your Commercial Soft Serve Machine: Gravity-Feed vs. Pump-Feed
Ready to Elevate Your Dessert Offerings?
Adding soft serve ice cream to your menu is a proven way to delight customers and boost revenue. But choosing the right machine is critical for success. This guide will help you understand the two primary types of commercial soft serve machines, ensuring you make an informed decision for your business.

What Defines a Commercial Soft Serve Machine?
Commercial soft serve machines are specialized freezers that combine and aerate a liquid product mix (like ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet) to produce a consistently smooth, ready-to-serve frozen dessert. The key difference lies in how they introduce air (known as “overrun”) and feed the mix into the freezing cylinder.
Ideal For Various Business Scenarios
Restaurants & Cafes
Expand your dessert menu with a high-demand, profitable item.
Convenience Stores
Attract foot traffic and increase impulse purchases with a quick treat.
Buffets & Hotels
Offer a self-serve dessert option that delights guests of all ages.
Selection Guide: Gravity-Feed vs. Pump-Feed
Gravity-Feed MachinesUtilizes gravity to feed the product mix from a hopper into the freezing cylinder. Simple, reliable, and easy to operate.
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Pump-Feed MachinesUses a pump to inject both the mix and a controlled amount of air into the freezing cylinder for precise overrun control.
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Find the Perfect Machine for Your Success
Choosing the right soft serve machine is an investment in your business’s future. Whether you need the straightforward reliability of a gravity-feed model or the high-yield precision of a pump-feed machine, we have a solution that meets industry standards and is built for professional performance.