An Insider's Guide To Making Money in The Shaved Ice, Snow Ball and Snow Cone Business

An Insider’s Guide to Making Money in the Shaved Ice,
Snow Ball and Snow Cone Business.
1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
PO Box 10
301 Raleigh Street
Newton Grove, NC 28366
Phone: 1-800-Shaved Ice (1-800-742-8334)
Direct: 910-594-1691
Fax: 770-234-6333
Website: www.1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
Email: CustomerCare@1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
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Cold Cash – Shaved Ice & Snow Ball Secrets
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you great success in operating your own shaved ice or snow cone
business. Feel free to use the following information as a starting
point to help guide you in opening and operating a successful
shaved ice, snow ball or snow cone business. Please note that
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directly to a business venture in your area. Income and expense
information is given for example purposes only. 1-800-Shaved-
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guarantee the performance of any shaved ice or snow cone
business. In addition, the information presented in this manual
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Table of Contents
Section Page #
Introduction 5
Difference between Shaved Ice and Snow Cones 8-9
Operating your Shaved Ice or Snow Cone business 10 - 15
Types of Shaved Ice Shavers and Snow Cone Machines 15 - 37
Ice Information and Tips 36 - 39
Flavors and Recipes 39 - 43
Flavor List 43- 46
Specialty Recipes 47 - 57
Shaved Ice Techniques 57 - 61
Business Equipment 61 - 66
Serving Supplies and Containers 66 - 68
Shaved Ice Signs and Apparel 68
Complete Business Packages 68 - 69
Business Revenue and Expenses 70 – 77
Advertising 77 – 79
Miscellaneous Tips 80
State and Local Requirements 81
Building Design 82 – 89
Concession Trailer Information and Design 89 – 100
Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Carts 100 - 103
Closing 103
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Disclaimer 2 & 104
Notes 105
PO Box 10
301 Raleigh Street
Phone: 1-800-Shaved Ice (1-800-742-8334)
Fax: 770-234-6333
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Introduction
Congratulations on making the first step toward owning your own shaved ice, snow ball
or snow cone business. Our company, 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com, the commercial division
of Hawaiian Shaved Ice.com, is the premier Internet retailer specializing in affordable
commercial shaved ice and snow cone machines, flavors concentrates, syrups, trailers,
and supplies. Our sister company, Hawaiian Shaved Ice.com specializes in residential
shaved ice and snow cone equipment and supplies.
We started out over 12 years ago with one Shaved Ice business and one employee.
Today, years later, we are a leading shaved ice equipment and supply distributor,
proudly serving tens of thousands of satisfied customers worldwide! In addition, our
products have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TV Guide, on CNN and on the
Oxygen Network. Our proudest achievement was the distinguished award of “Best
Overall” by the Wall Street Journal in July of 2002. The Wall Street Journal stated that
“(our products) seem to rise above the rest”. This award paid tribute to our excellent
shaved ice and snow cone products, superior customer service and unmatched syrup
flavors.
Because of our hands-on experience in the shaved ice and snow cone industry, we are
able to offer you the most affordable, unrivaled shaved ice and snow cone machines,
flavors concentrates, syrups and accessories available. We have spent years refining
our products in order to meet our customers’ highest expectations.
Our shaved ice and snow cone machines are made to the highest standards in order to
produce mountains of fine, fluffy, powdery snow. We have the largest selection of
shaved ice and snow cone machines available on the market. We offer over 20 different
models of shaved ice machines including block ice shavers and cube ice shavers. We
have over 24 different snow cone machines to choose from including electric, gas
powered and battery powered snow cone machines.
We have searched the world over to find the truest and most mouth-watering flavor
concentrates and ready-to-use syrups. In fact, we boast to have over 75 of the best
flavors in the shaved ice and snow cone business. We traveled into the kitchens of
some of the top flavor distributors and hand picked each flavor concentrate. This means
we can sell you premium shaved ice or snow cone concentrates and syrups that we
know will create repeat customers for you.
Not only do we have the largest selection of machines and flavors, we also stock a full
line of shaved ice supplies such as serving bottles, mixing containers, speed racks,
bottle washers and more. Also don’t forget to check out our serving supplies such as
Styrofoam cups, flower cups, witches hats, spoonstraws and snow cone cups. Our
selection is great and as always, our prices are even better!
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We at 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com and Hawaiian Shaved Ice.com, stand behind everything

that we sell and guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with all of our products. Please
review our return policy in the event you have any questions.
We have taken our years of experience and compiled this complete “how to” manual to
you help open and operate your own shaved ice or snow cone business. This manual,
“Cold Cash”, is written mostly from a shaved ice and snow ball business point of view.
Snow cone business owners will still be able to gain useful knowledge from this manual
too.
Remember that we are here to help you along your journey. Most of the answers to your
questions will be found in this manual. However, after reading this guide if you have
additional questions please email us at CustomerCare@1-800-Shaved-Ice.com or call
us at 1-800-Shaved-Ice (1-800-742-8334). We are always here to help!
Who is on the other end of the phone?
We understand that doing business via the internet or mail order can be a little
impersonal at times. There is nothing that can replace that face to face meeting;
however we work hard to break down the long distance barrier. As an introduction, we
want to let you know who’s behind our business. We also want to warn you, we are
based in the South, North Carolina to be exact. So when you call, expect to hear a “yes
ma’am” or “yes sir”. We take southern hospitality seriously!
Gary Mac Herring: Founder and owner who started the company nearly 12 years ago
while he was attending college. Strapped for cash and needing some extra income for
college expenses, he decided to open his first shaved ice business called Tropical
Shavers.
With the help of his father, he built his first shaved ice trailer. While being the only
employee, he had to take on many tasks at Tropical Shavers. Luckily, the next summer
he opened up his second stand and hired 8 employees. He was able to learn from his
hard work and dedication. Gary Mac started distributing shaved ice equipment and
supplies on the Internet in 2000.
Gary Mac oversees the daily operations at 1-800-Shaved Ice. In addition, he will greatly
assist you with any questions or concerns you may have with your order or in
establishing your own business.
Gary Mac’s favorite flavors include Bahama Mama, Granny Smith Apple, Sour Grape,
Tiger’s Blood, Mai Tai and Cake Batter with sweet cream. Gary Mac’s favorite mix is
Homemade Ice Cream and Cherry.
Kevin Sandy: Kevin joined the company in the fall of 2002 as the warehouse,
inventory and shipping manager. In addition to these duties, he has a vast knowledge of
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the shaved ice and snow cone industry. He is great with customers. Kevin is ready to
answer any and all questions that you might want to throw at him.
Kevin’s favorite flavors include Tiger’s Blood, Pina Colada, Cotton Candy, Stawberry
Cheesecake and Homemade Ice Cream. Kevin’s favorite mix is grape with a little sour
spray on top.
Carli Herring: Carli started working in her brother’s shaved ice stands at age 13 where
she worked for 5 summers. After high school, she attended North Carolina State
University, where she majored in Business Finance and minored in Accounting and
Spanish. Upon graduation in May 2004, she moved back home to Newton Grove, NC
to continue working for us. Currently she is our advertising manager, web developer and
an excellent customer service representative.
Carli’s favorite flavors include Strawberry Cheesecake, Pina Colada, Homemade Ice
Cream, Cake Batter and Margarita. Carli’s favorite mix is Pina Colada and Sour Grape
which gives her a refreshing combination of sweet and sour flavors.
Tammie Johnson: Tammie started working with the company in the fall of 2002 as the
kitchen production manager. Our flavors and concentrates are made with the finest
ingredients due to her expertise and knowledge. She manages the kitchen and
formulates flavors all while maintaining proper sanitation and quality control.
Tammie’s favorite flavors include Granny Smith Apple, Stawberry Cheescake, Cherry,
Candy Apple and Blue Raspberry.
Dustin Bryan: Dustin has worked for the company for the past three summers in our
shipping department. He ensures that all orders are properly packaged so they will get
to their destination without damage. Dustin is currently attending Campbell University
and plans to major in Pharmacy.
Dustin’s favorite flavors include Bahama Mama, Granny Smith Apple, Grape and Blue
Raspberry. His favorite mix is Dinosaur Egg, which is all Banana covered in Blue
Raspberry dots.
Tyler Britt: Tyler will start his second summer with the company this year in the
packaging department. He keeps our inventory stocked, packages orders and even
helps out in the kitchen where he loves to wear a hairnet!
Tyler’s favorite flavors include Blackcherry, Banana, Dreamsycle and Lemon Lime.
Tyler’s favorite mix is Rainbow which is Cherry, Blue Raspberry and Cake Batter.
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Where are we located?
We are located at 301 Raleigh Street in Newton Grove, NC, which is located
approximately 1-hour south east of Raleigh. We are located 1 mile from Interstate 40
and 12 miles from Interstate 95.
We are a mail order business. Approximately 99% of our orders are shipped from this
location. You are more than welcome to pick up your order in person anytime. If you
choose to do so, please call us at least two hours in advance so that we can make sure
your order is properly pulled for you. In addition, if you choose to pick up your order in
NC, sales tax will be added to your invoice, unless we have your North Carolina resale
certificate on file.
Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. We usually
take lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM daily. We are closed on all major holiday and on
weekends. Appointments on weekends or after hours can be arranged in advance.
What’s in a name?
Shaved Ice, Shave Ice, Snowball, or Snow Cone?
People ask us all the time, “What is the difference between shaved ice, snow balls and
snow cones?” We tell them it depends on the texture of the ice and where you live.
The most common name for a cup of finely shaved ice is called, just that, shaved ice.
Throughout the United States, you may also see shaved ice sold as “Hawaiian Shaved
Ice”, the most popular name used. In New Orleans, a cup of shaved ice is called a
snoball or snow ball. In eastern North Carolina, some people call a cup of shaved ice, a
shaver. In Hawaii, the treat is shave ice without the letter “d”. Again, what you call
shaved ice really depends on where you live.
No matter what you call a cup of shaved ice, almost everyone agrees on two things.
First of all, shaved ice consists of smooth, fine ice that holds syrup. Second, snow
cones are not the same as shaved ice. Usually, snow cones are made from hard
crunchy ice that when snow cone syrup is added to the ice, the syrup goes straight to
the bottom.
Please review the next page for more information which will help distinguish the
difference between shaved ice and snow cones.
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Shaved Ice or Snow Ball Snow Cone
• Shaved ice is made with fine, • Snow Cones are made from
fresh snow that is shaved with snow cone machines that crush
either a cubed ice shaver or a ice cubes (bag ice) into small
block ice shaver. Ice is never pellets. Snow cones are never
crunchy. made with block ice machines.
• Often served in various sizes in • Ice is crunchy.
foam, paper or squat cups. The
shaved ice is often rounded on • When flavor is added to ice, the
top of the cup. Usually served flavor often runs to the bottom of
with a spoonstraw and a spoon. the cup.
• Most commonly called Hawaiian • Often served in one or two sizes.

Shaved Ice throughout the United The most common is a 6 ounce
States, Sno-Balls (New Orleans), cone type cup. The ice is often
Shave Ice (Hawaii) or Shaver rounded on top of the
(North Carolina). cone. Usually served without a
spoon.
• Usually offered with a variety of
flavors numbering from 20 to • Ice is crushed ahead of time and
more than 70 dipped with a special nylon snow
cone dipper.
• Typically sold at neighborhood
roadside shaved ice stands, • Usually sold at carnivals, county
mobile carts, trailers or vehicles, fairs, school events, festivals or
carnivals and other festivals. concession stands
• The smooth product is great for • Easy and quick to make.

repeat business.
• Usually offered with a limited
• Easy and quick to produce but number of flavors, between 2 to
still more time consuming than 5.
snow cones.
• Prices range from $1.00 to $4.00,
• Ice is shaved as ordered. It depending on the container used.
cannot be shaved in advance.
• Often topped with a variety of
shaved ice toppings or cream
flavors.
• Prices vary depending on the
size of the cup and can range
from $0.75 to $6.00 depending
on the size.
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Operating Your Shaved Ice or

Snow Cone Business
Products Sold
The main product that your business will sell is shaved ice or snow cones. Customers
will be able to choose from 20 to over 70 flavors at most shaved ice stands. Variations
of shaved ice flavors might include creamers or mixers, which are explained in detail
later in this manual. Some business owners will add shaved ice as a sideline item to
their existing business. Shaved ice is very popular at ice cream parlors, smoothie bars,
coffee shops, concession stands and convenience stores.
In addition to shaved ice or snow cones, there are a number of other products you can
sell at your business location. You may also try selling lemonade, soft drinks, milk
shakes, pickles, ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, bagged potato chips or candy.
Some businesses also offer hot items such as funnel cakes, sandwiches or pretzels.
The items you sell will depend primarily on your location, setup and the size of your
business. However, the more items you sell, the more inventory and equipment you
have to purchase and keep. Additional menu items may require more preparation time
along with equipment maintenance and training. We have found that usually the
additional headaches do not always equal additional profits.
We kept our menu simple. We offered shaved ice with 45 flavors along with four flavors
of hand dipped ice cream. We also offered a number of toppings, creamers and mixers.
We felt by keeping our menu simple, our customers could make their decisions much
easier and faster. In addition, our employees worked much more efficiently by keeping
our business simple.
Do you need a Franchise?

We are asked all the time whether or not a franchise is needed to operate and operate a
shaved ice or snow cone business. Our answer is NO! We feel that virtually anyone, if
they work hard enough, can have a successful shaved ice or snow cone business
without franchising. Our company does not sell franchises nor do we require contractual
agreements to be signed by our customers. There are no special fees and no territories
to buy. Also our prices are not artificially inflated to collect a “franchise” fee. You can
buy directly from us and sell under any name that you choose, even Hawaiian Shaved
Ice, the most commonly used name.
By owning your business independently, you will have better control over your prices,
your product line and business management. Often franchise companies will only let
you sell certain products or require your location or business to meet certain
requirements. You may have to pay yearly franchise fees or even a portion of your sales
to the franchiser for the right to operate under their brand name. In addition, we have
found that many of the franchise companies require you to buy almost all of your
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supplies through from them at inflated prices. In then end, most franchise companies
double their profit from your business.
The Season
Because shaved ice tends to sell better in warmer climates, the shaved ice season for
each part of the United States will be different.
Shaved ice businesses along the southern part of the United States will generally be
open from March to October. The mild winters and warm summers make states like
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
great for lengthy shaved ice seasons. In fact, some shaved ice businesses stay open
year round due to mild winters.
In the mid to upper part of the United States, shaved ice businesses are generally open
between April to October. The farther north you go, the shorter the season. But with
almost any rule, there are exceptions. After a little experience in the business, you will
have a better understanding of your area.
There should be a couple of things you need to keep in mind to aid you in determining
the length of your shaved ice or snow cone season. First of all, take a look at other
shaved ice businesses in your area to see when they open. We suggest you open
around the same time if not sooner than your competition. We have found that after a
long winter’s break, customers from previous seasons are always eager to celebrate the
new season with their first shaved ice purchase. The first three to four weeks of the
season always tend to be the busiest.
In early spring, some businesses may open only on weekends. After a few weeks or
until warmer weather sets in, these shaved ice or snow cone businesses will begin to
open daily. This again will be up to you and your geographic area.
Business Hours
Having regularly established business hours is one of the most important practices
needed for any successful shaved ice or snow cone business. It is imperative that your
customers know when they can expect you to be open. If you need to take one day a
week off, do so, however establish this early in the season. Do not make the mistake of
opening your shaved ice business occasionally or only when you feel like it. In addition,
always be open whether it is sunny or rainy. Even on a rainy day, you can often do
enough business to make profit. You can always bring a book, do some extra cleaning,
catch up on paperwork or plan you next advertising campaign! Regardless of the
weather, make sure you stick by your hours so that your customers will know they can
count on you to be open. This is extremely important!
What time you open and close daily will also depend on your location. Some shaved ice
businesses, in high traffic areas, open as early as 10 AM and close as late as 10 PM.
We suggest investigating other shaved ice businesses in your area to see their hours of
operation. Check with other neighboring businesses to see when they open and close
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too. Also, take a look at what else is located in your area. Are schools, baseball fields or
shopping centers nearby? Find out their schedules and set your hours accordingly.
Locations
There is a saying that the three most important rules for real estate is location, location,
location. The same holds true for your shaved ice business. Below is a list of possible
locations for your shaved ice or snow cone business.
1. High traffic areas such as the parking lots of local shopping centers, super
markets or malls. You may also be able to operate your business inside
one of these locations.
2. High traffic roadside locations with easy access.
3. Special events such as ball games, carnivals, fairs, rodeos, parades or
any other event that draws a crowd will usually have great sales volume.
4. Ball parks.
5. Daily mobile routes conducted at established hours with stops at local
swimming pools, ballparks, workplaces or neighborhoods.
6. Contract vending work – company family picnics, car lot promotions,
Grand Openings for local businesses and Youth Days.
7. Tourist areas.
Types of Shaved Ice or Snow Cone Buildings/Locations
The number one rule with your shaved ice building or location is that it must be brightly
colored, professional looking and inviting to your customers. A clean, professional
looking building or location will provoke curiosity from passing motorists and/or foot
traffic. This will help build your business. Often shaved ice businesses choose a tropical
or Hawaiian theme for their shaved ice building. The idea is to make sure your business
is unique and memorable. Nicely painted signs or specially made awnings usually
complement any shaved ice building.
Mobile Concession Trailers or Vehicles

Mobile concession trailers or trucks are a great alternative to portable or permanent
buildings. These mobile units range from 5’ x10’ to as large as 6’ x14’. Mobile trailers or
trucks are great because of the endless amount of opportunities that are available for
selling shaved ice or snow cones. Since your shaved ice or snow cone business is
mobile, you can move from place to place, taking advantage of high traffic areas. It will
also be easier for you to sell your shaved ice or snow cones at festivals, ball games and
other large events. Contract work such as corporate family days and car lot promotions
are also a possibility.
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We offer 4 sizes of shaved ice or snow cone concession trailers. The 6' x 14' trailer is
our best selling model accounting for over 80% of our sales. The 6' x 14' trailer will
provide room for additional concession items that may sell well with shaved ice or snow
cones. The 5' x 10' and 6' x 10' trailers are extremely small and not recommended for
high volume shaved ice businesses. In our opinion, the smallest trailer anyone should
buy is the 6’ by 12’ trailer. However, we always recommend the 6’ by 14’ trailer,
because it is roomier. All of our trailers can be customized to fit your particular needs.
Do you have questions about which trailer is right for you? Call 1-800-742-8334 for
questions and pricing. For more detailed info on our shaved ice and snow cone trailers
refer to page 90 of this manual.
Employees
Hopefully, you will be busy enough to need additional employees. Besides, everyone,
including the boss, needs time off every once in awhile!
As with any business, employees can make or break you. Be very selective when
choosing employees. Make sure they share your dedication. You can have the best
shaved ice in the world, but one bad employee can destroy your business.
Over the years we have been fortunate to employ several high school and college
students during the summer. You may want to consider looking at family members or
close friends for help. Contact teachers at your local high school for suggestions on
students in your area who may be looking for a summer job. Make sure the people you
hire work well with others and that you are confident they will benefit your business.
Personality is an important quality due to the fact that he or she will be interacting with
your customers on a daily basis. You can teach anyone how to shave ice, but it’s
extremely difficult to teach someone how to be friendly and courteous to your
customers.
Generally we paid our employees anywhere from minimum wage to $10.00 an hour.
Again, this will depend on your area. We usually based the wage on experience and
responsibilities. The longer an employee worked with us the more we paid him or her.
Good employees are hard to come by, so once you find a good employee, pay him or
her accordingly.
Depending how many employees you hire, you may be required to take payroll taxes
out of their paycheck. This will require some paperwork and record keeping. Quarterly
and monthly reports may have to be filed. Check with an accountant in your area to see
what will be required with your business.
Record Keeping
Daily record keeping is a necessity in order to keep track of your sales and expenses. It
will be necessary to keep up with daily sales, sales tax owed, expenses, payroll and
payroll taxes. Good, accurate books will prove to be beneficial when you prepare your
taxes at the end of the year.
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You can purchase an accounting ledger book at a local office supply store for around
$15.00. If you have access to a computer, QuickBooks is a great software program to
help with record keeping.
Talk with your accountant about the best method to keep your records organized. Your
accountant can also give advice on how to best setup your payroll system. He or she
should be able to advise you about the taxes you will need to withhold from employee’s
paychecks and where to submit those taxes.
Daily Checklists
Over the years, one of the best tools we used was an opening and closing checklist for
our employees. The following list may provide a good example of the daily opening and
closing responsibilities for your employees.
Opening (arrive 15-30 minutes before opening)
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
2. Pick up any trash in the parking lot and around your business.
3. Wipe off the outside counters.
4. Make sure all signs and banners outside are neat and clean.
5. Mop the floor – we always mopped every morning. Since you are dealing
with very sticky syrup, you can NEVER mop too much!
6. Put trash bags in the trash cans.
7. Make sure all items are stocked and ready – napkins, spoons, straws,
cups, lids, back-ups, toppings, notepads, paper towels.
8. Call about inventory that may be needed or ordered.
9. Wash the windows.
10. Turn the open/closed sign at the correct time.
Closing (should be able to leave within 15-20 minutes of closing)

1. Turn the open/closed sign at the correct time.
2. Clean and wipe down all surfaces inside stand – walls, countertops,
refrigerator, freezer, shelves.
3. Clean shaved ice shaver, wipe down inside and outside, wipe out and
clean drip pan.
4. Wipe off all flavor and concentrate bottles including quart and gallon jugs.
5. Wipe out the refrigerator.
6. Make sure all items are stocked and ready – napkins, spoons, straws,
cups, lids, back-ups, toppings, notepads, paper towels.
7. Stock inside freezer with ice.
8. Lock the windows.
9. Take trash to the dumpster.
10. Make list of items needed for the next shift.
11. Sweep and mop the floor.
12. Turn the lights and AC off.
13. Lock the door.
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Help, I need a loan!
As with any new business, your new enterprise will need some type of cash infusion in
order to get your business off the ground. This primarily will come from a loan from a
local financial institution. Most likely a simple business plan, conveying your business
idea, will be needed. In your business plan you will need to describe the items that you
are going to sell, the location of your business as well as other items. Talk with your
local bank officers to find out all that is needed.
Another great place to look for loans or grants is the Small Business Administration,
also known as the SBA. Visit www.SBA.gov to find a SBA office in your area. The SBA
is a federal agency that can help you with your business plan and assist you in finding a
bank. Another resource that the SBA provides is SCORE (Service Core of Retired
Executives) which can be found at www.SCORE.org. SCORE has volunteers across the
nation that will give you business advice, guidance and planning tips. Both the SBA and
SCORE can provide you with tremendous resources and best of all it is FREE!
Other sources of startup funds include credit cards, loans from family, friends or
neighbors. You might even consider a partner or silent investor in your business.
Types of Ice Shavers and Snow Cone Machines
What type of machine do you need?
Your snow cone or shaved ice machine will be the lifeline to your business. Without a
quality machine, your business cannot survive. As we stated before, we offer the largest
variety of shaved ice and snow cone machines that will meet the heavy demands of any
shaved ice or snow cone business. All of our machines are made to the highest
standards in order to provide years of durability and service.
We are often asked about the differences between cube ice shavers and block ice
shavers. It can be a little over whelming when trying to make a decision since we offer
so many different machines. Please review the following information for assistance in
choosing what type of ice shaver is best suited for your business. We also have an
online machine help center located at http://www.1-800-shaved-
ice.com/machinehelp.html. We offer an interactive web application to assist you in
finding the best machine for your business. It’s very handy!
In terms of fluffiness, we often compare the snow cones and the shaved ice on a
“Fluffiness Rank” from one to ten. One being chunks of ice and ten being like snow.
Shaved ice would rank anywhere from a 7 to a 9 depending on the machine you are
using (more about this later in the book). Snow cones would rank around a 5 or a 6. You
will see our Ice Scale ranking for all of our machines later in this manual. Remember the
scale, 10 is like snow and 1 is like chunks of ice.
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Features Cube Shaved Ice Block Shaved Ice

Shaver Shaver
Type of Ice used Uses cube ice only. Also Uses block ice only, ice
know as “bagged ice” must be tempered to the
correct temperature.
Ice Availability Cube ice is readily Uses block ice only,
available in all parts of block ice is not always
the country. Found at readily available. Look in
almost all convenience your local yellow pages
stores, grocery stores under “Ice Wholesaler”
and ice houses for availability. You might
throughout the country. be able to buy the block
ice from other shaved ice
dealers. We also sell a
large line of block ice
makers.
Fluffiness Scale 7 to 8 8 to 9
Cost of Ice Cube ice is cheaper Block ice usually cost a
bit more
Texture of Snow Shaves fluffy snow that is Shaves fluffy snow that is
a bit coarser or grainier smoother and finer than
that block shavers, but cube ice shavers.
does a great job!
Ease of use Easiest to use, Takes some time to get
employees can learn very used to, will take a bit
quickly. longer to train
employees, but overall is
very easy
Durability Equal to block shavers Equal to cube shavers
but one of our block ice
shavers has a “Lifetime
Warranty.”
Production Shaves ice quicker Takes a little, but not
much, more time to
shave a cup of ice
Popularity We sell more cube ice We sell one block ice
shavers simply because shaver for every three
of convenience. cube ice shavers sold.
The following are a few questions you need to ask yourself when deciding which ice
shaver is best for your business.
1. Is block ice available in your area? If not, a cube ice shaver may be your
best choice. If you still prefer a block ice shaver you can make your own ice
blocks using our block ice molds or by purchasing one of our block ice
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makers. We offer either round or rectangular block ice molds to fit the
different types of block ice machines. The round block ice molds fit our Swan
and Hatsuyuki Block Ice Shavers. The rectangular ice molds fit the New
Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver and the “Olde New Orleans” Block Shaver.
Ice that is produced from our round block ice molds is 7 ½” in diameter. Our
rectangular ice molds produce ice that is approximately 5 1/2" w x 5 1/2" h x
14 1/2" l. Block ice will be produced within 2 to 3 days with either type of
mold.
2. What type of ice shaver does your competition use? If your prospective
customers are accustomed to ice from block ice shavers, you may prefer to
purchase a shaved ice block shaver for your business. If your prospective
customers are accustomed to ice from cube ice shavers, you may prefer the
cube ice shaver.
3. Who will be using the ice shaver? If the ice shaver is being used by many
different people, a cube ice shaver may be your best choice. For example, at
school athletic concession stands you may have different volunteers from
week to week. Thus a cube ice shaver which tends to require the least
amount of training will probably work best in this type of situation. If you have
employees that are at your business daily, a block ice shaver should work
well. The block ice shavers take a little more skill to operate. Often an hour or
two of hands on training is needed to properly train your employees.
4. Who are your customers? A major factor to consider is your customer
base. For example, a neighborhood shaved ice stand will be dependent on
repeat business. Ideally, customers at neighborhood stands will come back,
day after day, week after week. In order to create this kind of loyalty you will
have to produce a high quality product. For this, consider the block machines
for top quality fluffy snow.
However, if you are mobile shaved ice business and your customers vary, try
a cube ice shaver. An example of this business may be one that sells at a
county fair, parade or festival. Since the repeat business is not as vital to
your business, you may not have to rely on the fluffiest ice possible. Cube ice
shavers will still produce a good quality product that should be sufficient for
mobile sales.
5. How fast do you need to serve customers? If you are at a large festival or
carnival and expect large amounts of customers, the cube ice shaver may be
your best choice. We have cube shavers that can easily produce more than
2000 servings a day. If you tried to serve 2000 people with a block ice shaver
you would need 2 to 3 machines.
6. Is your business permanent or mobile? Most mobile businesses use cube
ice shavers while most permanent businesses use block ice shavers. Block
ice shavers are generally much bulkier and heavier than their cube ice
shaver counterparts. The cube ice shaver machines are generally much
more compact taking up far less space, making them advantageous for
mobile applications.
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Blade Sharpening
With all the business your ice shaver will hopefully do, the blades on any machine will
begin to dull after a few thousand servings. You can always buy new blades but first
you may want to try having them professionally sharpened.
The link below contains referrals for blade sharpening service: http://www.1-800-
shaved-ice.com/shaved-ice-blade-sharpening.html .
Machine Clogs and Freeze Ups
It’s 95 degrees outside, you are at an event and there is a line of people waiting to give
you $3.00 for a 16 ounce cup of shaved ice. You are working as hard as you can.
Business is great and you have been pumping shaved ice cups out as fast as you can
for the last 30 minutes. You turn the machine off to refill the hopper or place another ice
block inside of the machine. You flip the switch on and nothing happens. You hear a
humming sound coming from the motor. What do you do? Do you keep switching the
machine off an on? NO! STOP! Turn the machine off immediately!
What has happened is a typical machine clog. It is going to happen; it’s the “nature of
the beast.” While you have been shaving ice all that time, ice has been building up
inside the machine. The ice has almost completely frozen the metal. When the machine
stopped for that split second, all of that fine fluffy ice inside the machine caused the
moving parts to freeze to one another. This is known as a machine freeze up. It
happens to every shaved ice and snow cone machine we sell; both cube ice and block
ice machines.
To solve this problem, first make sure the machine is turned off as soon as possible.
You don’t want you motor to sit and hum for long because doing so will easily burn up
the motor. Now find a 12 or 16 ounce cup of water and slowly pour the water inside the
hopper to release the ice. It may take a cup or two of water to loosen the ice. After one
cup, try switching the machine on to see if it is still clogged. If so, repeat the process.
A counter mounted spray nozzle also works great in this situation. Simply spray a few
squirts into the ice hopper and you should be back to business in no time.
Cube Ice Shavers
On the next few pages, are five of our most popular cube ice shavers. We sell more
than 10 models, however these five models account for 95% of the cube ice shavers
sold.
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The HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver is our best

selling shaved ice machine, period! It is the standard
for the shaved ice industry when it comes to cube ice
shavers. This machine produces shaved ice that is fluffy,
light and flavorful. This ice shaver is used in thousands of
shaved ice businesses worldwide.
The HC-8E features of the cube ice shaver include a

blade adjustment knob and a built in safety switch that
prevents the machine from operating with the lid open.
This shaved ice machine uses readily available bag ice
that can be purchased from any ice wholesaler.
To operate, simply open the lid to the machine, add ice cubes, close lid and switch the
machine on to produce soft, fluffy shaved ice. It is NSF and UL approved. The machine
comes with a catch tray and a spare blade. This ice shaver will produce a 12 ounce
serving in about 8 seconds which equals almost 8 servings a minute.
HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver Specifications

• Dimensions 13-5/16"W x 15-1/4"D x 17"H
• Fluffiness Scale: 7 or 8
• 1/3 HP Motor
• Electrical 115V 1 Phase 60 Hz 3.8A 255W
• DC Power Available
• Shaving Capacity 6 lbs per minute
• Produces up to 400 servings in a 8 hour period
• Ice Container Capacity 2.9 lbs
• Net Weight 52 lbs
• NSF and UL Approved
• Available in 12 Volt DC Powered
• One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
For the best in shaved ice, the Snowie 3000 Shaved Ice Machine
is in a class by itself. This is simply the quietest, fastest, most
reliable and easiest to use ice shaver ever produced! Like the
Snowie 1000, it too has the patented “cone topper.”
Just pour in the ice, step on the pedal and out comes a snow that
truly rivals Mother Nature's own! Rattling doors, loose belts, and
loose tensions are worries of the past.
The Snowie 3000 blade can be changed with a single screwdriver

quickly and easily. This machine has a self-cooling 3/4 hp motor
that allows you to shave ice all day long.
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How fast is it? This machine will turn an 8 lbs bag of ice into snow in just over a minute.
That's about 18 servings a minute.
Snowie 3000 Specifications

• Weight, 56 lbs.
• Fluffiness Scale: 9
• NSF Approved
• 16" w x 23" h x & 22" d
• 115V Volt
• 8 lb. ice hopper (eighteen 12oz servings)
• Cabinet is durable, corrosion resistant, high impact plastic.
• Self-cooling 3/4 horsepower motor
• Can be operated by foot pedal or by toggle switch
• Produces up to 18 servings a minute
• Blade life over 10,000 servings, blade not adjustable, cannot be sharpened, must
be replaced with a new blade.
• Shown in picture with workstation which can be added as an accessory.
• Available in 12 Volt DC Powered
• One year manufacturer’s warranty
The 1027HD Heavy Duty Hawaii's Finest Shaved Ice Machines is one
of our most powerful cube shaved ice machine available. The
1027HD can produce up to $1,000 per hour in sales. When combined
with the 1023 MaximIcer (as shown in picture), the combo can hold a
load of 20 to 25 lbs of ice.
Features of this machine include a blade adjustment knob and a built

in kill switch that prevents the machine from operating with the lid
open.
Simply fill the chamber with hopper with cube ice, shave ice into
cups, add flavor and serve!
Heavy Duty Hawaii’s Finest Shaved Ice Machine – 1027HD

Specifications
• 3/4 HP Brute Force Motor
• 120 volts, 1536 watts, 12.8 amps
• Ship Weight 71 lbs
• Dimensions 15-1/2"W x 20"D x 21-1/2"H
• UL and NSF Approved
• Hopper holds 4 lbs of ice
• MaximIcer (#1023) shown in picture sold separately
• Two Year Parts Warranty, 6 Month Service Warranty
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The 3/4HP Super Shaver 1047 is the world’s highest producing

cube ice shaver. Designed specifically for the high volume user,
the hopper holds a full 8 lbs of cubed ice. Add the 1024 MaximIcer
and you can almost triple the ice capacity of this machine.
A really skilled operator will need the foot switch to keep up with
the machine. It helps to have a "hands free" operation.
Features of this machine include a blade adjustment knob and a

built in kill switch that prevents the machine from operating with the lid open. It uses
readily available bag ice that can be purchased almost anywhere. In our opinion, this
machine is too big for the average neighborhood shaved ice stand. It is only suggested
if you need to produce 1000 servings or more per day.
Super Shaver with ¾ Gear Drive Motor 1047 Specifications

• 18"W x 21"D x 31"H
• Produces 1,000’s of servings in an 8 hour period
• 120 volts, 1536 watts, 12.8 amps.
• "Kill Switch" for loading door
• NSF and UL Listed
• Stainless Steel Column
• Two Year Parts Warranty, 6 Month Service Warranty
Take the Little Snowie Shaved Ice Machine, a high quality

home ice shaver, to your next special event, fund raiser or
even use it at a child's party (a big treat).
Using the Little Snowie is not only entertaining, but also safe
and easy. This shaver comes with a heavy-duty commercial
motor, ensuring years of maintenance-free performance and
it's priced so you can afford one for your home. (Shown with
optional counter drip tray/work station.)
Please note that while the Little Snowie is a high quality shaved ice machine, it is
designed to serve approximately 30 to 50 people a day. The Little Snowie is NOT a
commercial shaved ice machine. It is not designed to be used on a heavy-duty, daily
basis. To serve larger numbers of people, please consider our larger commercial
machines at www.1-800-Shaved-Ice.com. The Little Snowie comes with a one-year
warranty that covers only residential use. The manufacturer voids the warranty if the
machine is used for commercial purposes.
Little Snowie Specifications

• Dimensions 7 1/2"W x 11 1/2"D x 12 1/2"H
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• Fluffiness Scale: 8
• Shaves cube ice only
• 115V Electrical
• Weighs 20 lbs.
Block Ice Shavers
There are two distinct types of shaved ice machines that use block ice. There is the
Hawaiian Style block ice shaver, also know as the Corkscrew Style and there is the
New Orleans Style block ice shaver sometimes referred to as ‘Tractor Machines.’ Both
machines shave block ice; however they are fundamentally different in operation and
looks. We sell more New Orleans Style block ice shavers than the Hawaiian Style block.
While we sell 6 different models of block ice shavers, we feel that you really only need
to decide from the two machines covered on the next few pages.
New Orleans Style Block Ice Shavers (right) are more horizontal
and far bulkier than the Hawaiian Style. With the New Orleans style
machine, the blades move while the block of ice remains stationary.
The blocks of ice used in these machines are roughly rectangular,
weighing around 10 to 14 lbs. All New Orleans Snow machines are
made out of stainless steel and have a hand lever on the left that
the operator uses to apply pressure forcing the ice against the
rotating blades. The New Orleans Style Shaved Ice Machines feature an ice spout on
the right side where the shaved ice is dispensed. Our most popular New Orleans Style
Block Ice Shaver is the New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver.
Hawaiian Style Block Machines (right) are more upright or vertical. It

shaves round blocks of ice that are roughly 7” in diameter and weigh up to
7 lbs. With Hawaiian Style block ice shavers, the blade remains stationary
and the block of ice moves, rotating against the blade. The “Corkscrew”
nickname originates from the rotating shaft that applies pressure to the ice
block. Instead of a spout like the New Orleans Block Ice shaver, the ice
from the Hawaiian Style machines simply falls straight down from the
blade. The ice is either caught in a cup or in the operator’s gloved hand.
With Hawaiian style block ice shavers, the machine applies the pressure against the
rotating block of ice, not the operator making it easier to train new employees. Our
most popular Hawaiian Style Block ice Shaver is the Swan SI-100E block ice shaver.
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Differences between the Hawaiian Style Block Ice Shavers and the New Orleans
Style Block Ice Shavers
Features Hawaiian Style New Orleans Style

(Corkscrew) (Tractor)
Type of Ice used Round blocks of ice, Rectangular blocks of
around 7 lb. ice, around 10 to 14 lbs.
Ice Availability If block ice is available, it If your local ice
cannot be more than 7” in wholesaler has block ice,
diameter and roughly 6” chances are it will work.
tall. We sell round block The ideal block is 5 ½” by
ice molds and round 5 ½” by 13”. We sell
block ice machines that rectangular block ice
make block ice for this molds and block ice
machine. machines that make
block ice for this
machine.
Fluffiness Scale 8 to 9 8 to 9
Production A little slower that the About 40% faster than
New Orleans. the Hawaiian Style.
Texture of Snow Same as New Orleans. Same as Hawaiian Style.
Ease of use and ease of Both machines are easy Both machines are easy
training. to use. The Hawaiian to use. The New Orleans
Style is easier to train style takes a little longer
new employees since the to train new employees
machine applies the since the operator has to
pressure against the apply the pressure to the
blade for you. This takes ice. Apply too much
the decision making pressure and you will get
away from the operator. ice crystals. Apply too
little pressure and you
will get snow so fluffy that
it will melt to nothing as
soon as syrup is applied
to it.
Durability Often the housing is Stainless steel
covered in plastic that construction lasts a
can crack if dropped etc. lifetime. You will wear out
before you New Orleans
Block shaver will!
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New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver
The New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver, our most popular
block ice shaver, is made directly in the heart of New Orleans.
Complete with a lifetime warranty on the machine and a five
year warranty on the motor, the New Orleans Snow Block
shaver will last a lifetime.
1. Stainless Steel Construction: Entire cabinet constructed of heavy-

gauge, polished, sanitary stainless steel; precision welded to withstand
years of use and abuse.
2. Sanitary Ice Chamber: For sanitary operation and ease of cleaning, all
inside corners have large radius, and ice slides are form-pressed into
bottom of ice chamber.
3. Tri-cutter Head: Machined aluminum cutter head designed to hold the

three stainless blades on the same cutting plane to quickly shave ice into
fluffy snow.
4. Belt Guard: Stainless steel belt guard designed to aesthetically enhance

the appearance of the machine while functionally protecting the operator
from the moving belt and pulleys.
5. Stainless Steel Shaft & Bearings: Stainless steel sealed roller bearings
and stainless steel shaft provide smooth, maintenance free, sanitary
operation. This combination, unique to this block shaver alone, allows for
true spinning of the cutter mechanism thus achieving the finest snow
possible.
6. Stainless Steel Blades: Proper composition of stainless steel and

carbon steels hardened to 53 on the Rockwell scale. Designed to resist
corrosion for sanitary purposes and hold an edge longer than regular
carbon steel blades.
7. Magnetic Door: Magnetically latching door securely holds door in place

without any latches to loosen and wear out.
8. Snow Control: Hand lever forces ice into cutter head. Operator has total
control of snow delivery into cup.
9. ETL Listed for NSF sanitation and UL safety standards. Recognized

nationally by state and local health departments.
10. Available in 115 volt, 12 volt and 220 volt.
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Swan Block Ice Shaver SI-100E
This is one of the best block ice shavers available on the market
today. The Swan Block Ice Shaver is easy to operate while it
produces fine flakes of snow that absorb the flavors to make a real
shaved ice. Operators can easily adjust the texture of the snow
with a single adjustment knob. Machine comes complete with a
strong safety shield, which protects the operator from moving
parts. This machine is ideal for high volume locations.
This block ice shaver can hold up to a 7-pound block of ice (max:
6" square or 8" diameter by 6" tall). It features almost 10 inches of
space under the shaving disc for easy access while filling cups
with shaved ice. For mobile businesses or overseas operation, the
Swan block ice shaver is available with 115 volt, 220 volt, or with12 volt DC motors. A
spare blade is included.
Swan Block Ice Shaver SI-100E

• Dimensions: 12"Wx15"Dx28"H
• Electrical: 115 Volts, 50/60 Hertz, 4.5 Amps
• Shaving Capacity: 4.6 Lbs. per minute
• Shipping Weight: 74 lbs. Net Weight: 68 lbs.
• NSF approved
Battery Powered Cube and Block Ice Shavers
No electricity at your business location? Do you operate out of a mobile shaved ice cart
or stand? If so, you will need a battery operated 12-volt DC powered ice shaver. You
may choose from several models we have currently. All of the 12-Volt machines contain
the same features of their 110/120-volt counterparts. They just run off 12-volt batteries.
When choosing a battery we suggest that you purchase a 12 volt deep-cycle marine-
type battery. You should be able to find this type of battery at your local auto parts store
for $50 to $125. We also suggest purchasing a battery charger and battery cable
connectors at the same time.
Most of our customers report that they can get around 2 to 4 hours of continuous use
out of one battery charge. In an 8-hour shift you may only use the machine for a total of
4 hours. One charge should be sufficient for most shaved ice stands. However we
always suggest keeping a spare battery available.
The following shaved ice machines are available in 12 volt. Please note that there are
no machines available that operate by 110 volt and 12 volt.
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Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver - 12 Volt

Snowie 3000 Cube Ice Shaver - 12 Volt
Snowie 1000 Cube Ice Shaver - 12 Volt
New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver - 12 Volt
Swan SI02EA Block Ice Shaver - 12 Volt
Old New Orleans Block Ice Shaver - 12 Volt
View our complete line of 12 volt shaved ice machines at: www.1-800-Shaved-
Ice.com/12-volt.html.
Manual Block Ice Shavers
No electricity? Our Hatsuyuki Manual Block Ice Shaver-HA-110S

may be just the machine for you. This heavy-duty manual machine
produces the same fluffy snow as the high-end electrical block
shavers but for a fraction of the cost. Features include the following:
an adjustable blade, which enables the user to choose the desired
ice texture, made of durable cast iron, table mount capabilities and
a fast return on investment.
Swan's Manual Block Shaver SI003EA is your answer to locations

where electricity is not available. It’s great for weekend parties and
family reunions. This manual block ice shaver will produce fine,
fluffy snow just like the electric counterparts at a fraction of the
cost.
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Shaved Ice Machine Accessories
The following equipment will complement any of our cube or block shaved ice shavers.
Note: This equipment is not suitable for snow cone machines.
Foot Switch for Ice Shavers

Serve your customers faster by installing this foot switch on any of our
ice shavers. You can free both hands and produce shaved ice at a
much faster rate by using the foot switch. Easy to install and highly
recommended! Not available for DC type machines.
Spare Blades for Shaved Ice Machines

Ice getting a little crunchy? Is the blade getting a little dull? These high
performance blades are designed especially for our ice shavers. We
suggest you keep several spare blades on hand. It is recommended to
change or have your blade sharpened every 2,000 to 4,000 servings.
Block Ice Molds

We offer 2 types of block ice molds: round or rectangular. The round
block ice molds fit our Swan and Hatsuyuki Block Ice Shavers. The
rectangular ice molds fit the New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver and
the “Olde New Orleans” Block Shaver. Ice produced from our round
block ice molds is 7 ½” in diameter. Our rectangular ice molds produce
ice that is approximately 5 1/2" w x 5 1/2" h x 14 1/2" l. With both types of ice molds,
block ice can produced within 2 to 3 days. Start making your own block ice today!
Block Ice Makers

Want to make your own block ice? Tired of paying all that money to your
local ice company? We sell Sno Block Ice Makers that can make up to
18, 40, 80 or 120 blocks of ice a day. In addition, our Spinner Block Ice
Maker can make up to 24 round blocks per day for the Swan or Hatsuyuki
Block Ice Machines.
The 1023 MaximIcer is a must have for any high volume shaved ice stand. It
is specifically designed for our 1027HD Heavy Duty Hawaii's Finest Shaved
Ice Machine. By adding the MaximIcer you can increase your cube ice
capacity 4x over the original capacity of the machine.
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The 1024 MaximIcer, is must have for any high volume shaved ice stand. It
is specifically designed for our 1047 Super Shaver Ice Machine. By adding
the MaximIcer, you can increase your cube ice capacity 4x over the original
capacity of the machine.
Snow Cone Machines

We offer a large variety of snow cone machines to accommodate any business. The
next few pages detail several of our snow cone machines. If you are still having difficulty
making your decision, try visiting our machine help center at: http://www.1-800-shaved-
ice.com/machinehelp.html.
Entry-Level Snow Cone Machines
Not interested in an ice display case? The Shavette Snow Cone

Machine 1006 is perfect for you. The Shavette Little Shaver will do a
fine job of shaving ice for Snow Cones or any other use. It shaves up
to 300 lbs of ice per hour. Also comes complete with an ice pan for
catching the ice as well as an ice scoop.
Shavette Snow Cone Machine Specifications

22"w x 16"d x 27"h
816 Watts, 6.8 Amps
DC Model Available
Shaves up to 300 lbs of ice per hour
The Non UL Shav-A-Doo Snow Cone Machine 1803 is not listed by

Underwriters Laboratories. The primary difference is the elimination of
the stainless steel box which covers the motor. This unit includes a
fluorescent light fixture to illuminate the display of snow in the cabinet.
Drip tray is not included, but highly recommended.
Non UL Shav-A-Doo Snow Cone Machine Specifications

1/3 hp Motor
120 volts, 816 watts, 6.8 amps
Plastic snow cone dipper included
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The 1203 Shav-A-Doo Snow Cone Machine is the least expensive UL

listed snow cone machine we offer. This compact Shav-A-Doo machine
takes up a 20"w x 14"d footprint.
It features a 1/3 hp motor and a stainless steel motor cover. Drip pan is
not included, but highly recommended.
Shav-A-Doo Snow Cone Machine Specifications

20"w x 14"d
The “Two Piece” Shav-A-Doo II Snow Cone Machine 1903 is great for
rental stores or mobile businesses. The Shav-A-Doo II shave head is
mounted on a heavy aluminum "cap" which fits on top of the Shav-A-Doo
ice case. This two piece configuration makes transporting this snow cone
machine a breeze. As with all Shav-A-Doo units, you need to purchase
the drip pan (#1207) separately.
“Two Piece” Shav-A-Doo II Snow Cone Machine 1903 Specifications

Snow Cone Dipper included
No light, Not UL Listed
The Sno-King Snow Cone Machine 1888 is made of durable,

linear, low-density 1/4" thick polyethylene that is almost
indestructible. As a safety feature on the 1888 Sno-King Snow
Cone Machine, you must have one hand on the motor switch
while the other hand pulls the handle down to engage the
spinning shaver head. The 1888 is the most popular snow cone
machine purchased by rental companies.
Snow cone accessories and drip pan (#1207) are not included.
Sno-King Snow Cone Machine Specifications

26"w x 14"d x 29"h
1/3 hp motor, 1725 RPM, 6.8 amps
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Mid-Level Snow Cone Machines

The Echols 103 High Speed Snow Cone Machine is made of
heavy-duty cast aluminum, which ensures you years of dependable
service. This snow cone machine comes complete with a clear
base, lights included.
Because of its 1/2 HP motor, you can shave up to 500 lbs. of ice an
hour. This will easily get you through the rush periods without
overheating the machine.
This unit is perfect for caterers or concessionaires. The 103 accepts ice ranging from
cubes to ice about 4 1/2" in diameter.
Included, free of charge, is a Snow Cone Machine Accessories Kit. This kit includes a 6
oz. cup dispenser with lid and bracket, a nylon ladle, an ice pick and an ice scoop. A
$31 value!
EA1 103 High Speed Snow Cone Machine Specifications

• 120 Volt - 1380 Watts - 12 Amps
• UL listed
• 1/2 hp. 1725 rpm
• Dimensions: 19w" x 15d" x 16h"
• Weight: 43lbs
The Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine 1003 was the world's first
complete ice shaver with a display case. Debuting in 1947, the Sno-
Konette has been redesigned countless times.
It features a 1/3 hp, 1725 rpm, high-speed shaver mounted on an

extruded aluminum cabinet with tempered glass windows. The
stainless steel "motor box" effectively hides the motor.
The Sno-Konette is still the world's leading snow cone machine. This machine could
very well pay for itself in one busy afternoon!
This snow cone machine shaves up to 500 lbs of ice per hour. Accessories included
are: cup dispenser, snow cone dipper, ice scoop and drain pan.
Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine Specifications

22"w x 16"d x 19"h
6.8 amps, 120 volts
Shipping weight: 84 lbs.
The Deluxe Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine 1002 is the snow

cone machine of choice for rental operators, school and church
carnivals, public park and recreation districts, any place where the
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owner of the machine is not the operator. Attractive new stainless steel dome with
illuminated sign helps to build snow cone sales fast!
The main difference between the 1003 Sno-Konette and the 1002 Deluxe Sno-Konette
is mainly its appearance and build of the machine. The 1002’s machine housing is much
larger.
Accessories included are: snow cone dipper, cup dispenser, ice scoop and drain pan.
Deluxe Sno-Konette Snow Cone Specifications

22"w x 16"d x 18"h
Weight: 75 lbs.
The 12 Volt Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine 1009 comes with all
the reliable features of the 1003 Sno-Konette but with 12-volt DC
capabilities. With the 1009 Sno-Konette, electricity will no longer be
a limiting factor. Sell snow cones where you competition cannot with
the 12 Volt DC Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine!
12-Volt Sno-Konette Snow Cone Machine Specifications

22"w x 16"d x 19"h
12 Volt
Battery Powered Snow Cone Machine without Base - EA1-123

Our battery powered shavers are driven by a heavy duty 1/2
horsepower, 1725 rpm motor which connects to a standard 12
volt battery quickly and cleanly with heavy duty battery clips.
These powerful, high capacity machines will keep your

business running smoothly even on the hottest, busiest days.
Included free of charge is a Snow Cone Machine Accessories

Kit which includes a 6 oz. cup dispenser with lid and bracket, a nylon ladle, an ice pick
and an ice scoop. A $31 value!
EA1-123 12 volt Snow Cone Machine Specifications

• Dimensions 27"W x 17"D x 15"H (not including base)
• 1/2 horsepower, 1725-rpm motor
• Shaving Capacity: 6 lbs per minute
• Ice Container Capacity: 2.9 lbs
• Net Weight: 52 lbs.
• NSF and UL approved.
• Battery not included
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The Bliz Whiz Snow Cone Machine 1001 has been re-
engineered to run smoother, more quietly and it’s more user
friendly. It can shave up to 500 lbs of ice an hour. You can set
the blades a little finer and reduce the output slightly to produce
finer snow.
Accessories included free of charge: cup dispenser, sno cone

dipper and large ice scoop.
Bliz Whiz Snow Cone Machine Specifications

• 22"w x 16"d x 29"h
• 650 Watts, 5.5 Amps, 120 Volts
• 1/3 hp motor
• Shipping weight: 99 lbs
• Safety switch on lid
This Gas Powered Snow Cone Machines (EA1 117) makes mobile
snow cone operations a cinch. Powerful, yet lightweight, these snow
cone shavers produce up to 500 pounds of quality snow cone ice per
hour.
A strong 3.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine powers our gas-
powered shaver with a one-gallon fuel capacity. This snow cone
machine can run for hours at a time without refueling. Known for their
reliability and ease of starting, Briggs & Stratton engines have been
the standard in small gasoline engines for decades.
EA1 117 Gas Powered Snow Cone Machine Specifications

• Dimensions 28"W x 21"D x 20 1/2"H (not including base)
• 3.5 Horsepower
• Shaving Capacity: 6 lbs per minute
• Ice Container Capacity: 2.9 lbs
• Net Weight: 55 lbs.
High Output Snow Cone Machines
Known as the "Cadillac of Snow Cone Machines", the

Shavatron Snow Cone Machine 1020 is a high powered, 1/2 hp
machine that is designed to make huge mounds of snow cone
ice. Three large blades in the shaver head turning at just over
300 RPM enable you to shave snow at a fast paced rate.
This machine features a stainless steel dome, an imitation

"neon" lighted sign in the header and a 300% larger hopper
opening than most snow cone machines.
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Shavatron Snow Cone Machine Specifications

1/2 HP Motor
28"w x 20"d x 33 1/2"h
800 watts, 6.7 amps, 120 volts
Shipping weight: 146 lbs
The Big Max Snow Cone Machine (EA2-203) is our super high output
snow cone shaver (1/2 HP motor) handling 1500 lbs. of ice per hour!
This is the #1 Snow Cone machine for large sporting events,

carnivals and theme parks. The ice storage capacity of the machine
base is 2.5 times more than the base of our smaller 103 model. Easy
to use, powerful, fast and efficient, this machine is constructed of
heavy-duty cast aluminum.
Included free of charge is a Snow Cone Machine Accessories Kit. This kit includes a 6
oz. cup dispenser with lid and bracket, a nylon ladle, an ice pick and an ice scoop. A
$31 value!
Big Max Snow Cone Machine Specifications (EA2-203)

• 120 Volt - 1380 Watts - 12 Amps
• 1/2 hp, 8000 rpm motor
• One year warranty - Parts and Labor
• Dimensions: 27w" x 19d" x 47h".
• Weight: 87 lbs (machine), 40 lbs (case)
Snow Cone Machine Accessories
Accessories Kit for Snow Cone Machine

This is the perfect kit to compliment any snow cone machine. It comes
complete with a 6 oz. cup dispenser with lid and bracket, nylon ladle, ice
pick and ice scoop.
Nylon Snow Cone Dipper

Use this high quality nylon scooper to form perfectly round snow cones
for your next big event. Easy to use and a must have for any snow cone
operation.
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Help! There are too many choices of machines!

This shaved ice business manual is written primarily based on the assumption that you
are opening a neighborhood shaved ice business. However, some of you don’t quite fit
into that category. Some of our customers buy equipment to be used at ball games,
county fairs, amusement parks and other locations.
We have covered block ice shavers and cube ice shavers. Which one is best for you?
Every business is different. In the following section, we will discuss our typical
customers and give you our recommendations for each one.
You can also visit our Machine Help Center at the following web address: http://www.1-
800-shaved-ice.com/machinehelp.html.
Dedicated Neighborhood Shaved Ice Stands
When starting a neighborhood shaved ice business your number one priority should
be serving a quality product. By serving a quality product, you will quickly generate
word of mouth advertising for your company. Great word of mouth advertising is
invaluable to your business. Because of this, machine selection as well as syrup
selection is crucial to your business.
First of all, if shaved ice is already being sold in your area, check to see what type of
machine other shaved ice businesses use. If they are using a block ice shaver, you
should also use a block ice shaver in order to stay competitive. Customers who are
used to the quality product generated from a block ice shaver will notice a difference if
your shaved ice is not of the same or higher quality than your competitor.
If existing shaved ice businesses in your area are using cube ice shavers, you should
be able to get by with a cube ice shaver too. However, you might establish an edge over
them by purchasing and using a block ice shaver to create a higher quality product.
For block ice shavers, we recommend the New Orleans Snow Block Shaver or the SI-
100E Swan Block Ice Shaver.
For cube ice shavers, we recommend the HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice shaver, the
Snowie 3000 or the 1027HD Hawaii’s Finest.
Booster Clubs, Schools and Ball Parks
For booster clubs and schools, the major factor is ease of use. Typically at these
functions, multiple volunteers will be operating the shaved ice machine. Cube ice
shavers are perfect for this situation. The ease of use, as well as the additional safety
features of most cube shavers, makes them perfect shaved ice machines for schools
and ball parks.
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For cube ice shavers, we recommend the HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice shaver, the
Snowie 3000 or the 1027HD Hawaii’s Finest.
Over the years, quite a few schools have purchased our snow cone machines. These
machines are easy to use and can serve hundreds of servings in a short amount of
time.
For snow cone machines, we recommend the 1888 Sno-King, the 1360 Echols Snow
Cone Machine and the 1002 Deluxe Sno-Konette.
Special Events – The Mobile Shaved Ice Business
The customer base will generally change from event to event for a mobile shaved ice
business. You will not be relying on repeat business as heavily as you would if you were
operating a neighborhood shaved ice business. A cube ice shaver should work well for
any mobile shaved ice vendor. You can still serve a quality product with a cube shaver.
If you purchase a block ice shaver, the logistics of lugging block ice around from event
to event can be very frustrating and time consuming. What if you are at an event, 100
miles from home and you run out of block ice? Finding block ice could be difficult at
times; especially when you are in an unfamiliar location. Cube ice would be easy to get
at the nearest convenience or grocery store.
Storage space is another consideration mobile shaved ice businesses have to consider
too. The cube ice shavers are generally lighter and more compact than block ice
shavers. This is another advantage as to why we feel that cube ice shavers work better
for the mobile shaved ice business.
Mobile businesses may also want to consider one of our 12 volt battery powered
shaved ice machines. Because electricity can sometimes be a problem to secure, a 12
volt machine might just be the solution.
For cube ice shavers, we recommend the HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver, the
Snowie 3000 or the 1027HD Hawaii’s Finest. The HC-8E and the Snowie 3000 are
available in 12 Volt models. Mobile shaved ice businesses expecting to serve more than
500 servings at an event should consider the 1027HD Hawaii’s Finest or the 1047
Super Shaver.
If you insist on using a block ice shaver for your mobile shaved ice company, we
recommend the New Orleans Snow Block Shaver or the SI-100E Swan Block Ice
Shaver.
Amusement Parks
A large volume cube ice shaver should work perfectly for any amusement park. We
would not recommend a block ice shaver for this type of high volume operation. Fast
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service will most likely be your number one priority and a block ice shaver will never be
able to keep up with your demand. You will still produce a great tasting product, easily
satisfying all of your customers.
Out of all of the cube ice shavers we sell, we suggest the 1027HD Hawaii’s Finest or the
1047 Hawaii’s Finest for amusement parks. Both of these machines are easy to use,
easy to train and most importantly fast. Both machines have a ¾ horsepower motor and
will easily produce 1000 or more servings a day. For 2000 or more servings a day, we
suggest 2 machines. We would suggest adding the MaximIcers to these machines to
further speed up the serving efficiency.
Some amusement parks use snow cone machines in place of shaved ice machines.
These machines can easily serve thousands of people each day. We recommend the
Shavatron, a high output snow cone machine for fast and reliable use.
Equipment Rental Companies
For the rental industry, durability, transportation ease, safety and simple operation are
important factors when choosing your rental equipment. Shaved ice machines and snow
cone machines are often rented on a daily or weekly basis.
The number one snow cone machine in the rental industry is the 1888 Sno-King. Its
polycarbonate frame and safety switch make it very attractive to our rental buyers. The
2nd most popular snow cone rental is the 1360 Echols Snow Cone Machine. Its two-
piece design makes it a big hit because it is easy to transport.
For shaved ice rentals, we only suggest renting cube ice shavers. The machine we
recommend is the HC-8E Hatsuyuki cube ice shaver. It is compact, very reliable and
easy to transport.
Ice Information and Tips
Depending on your ice shaver, you will either need cube ice or block ice. In most cases,
regular cube ice, also called bag ice, will be readily available in your area. Cube ice is a
generic term. The ice does not have to be exactly in cubes. We are asked this question
frequently. For cube ice shavers, you simply need some sort of ice that is not more than
3” in diameter. DO NOT attempt to use crushed ice, flake ice or pellet ice. You want to
make sure the ice is hard and fairly clear. Your may purchase this type of ice at your
local grocery or convenience store. You should also look in your local yellow pages for
ice suppliers. Your ice wholesaler may deliver the ice directly to you. At first, you may
have to provide your own freezer for ice storage. As your shaved ice business grows
and your ice volume increases, your ice supplier may provide an outdoor ice freezer for
storage.
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While cube ice is almost the same throughout the country, block ice comes in two very
different forms. There is compressed block ice and solid block ice. DO NOT USE
COMPRESSED BLOCK ICE FOR BLOCK SHAVED ICE MACHINES.
Compressed block ice is made at ice plants by forcing chucks of ice or crushed ice into
compression molds. This type of block ice does not provide a smooth shaving surface
for your block shaver. Compressed block ice is usually filled with air bubbles and will
not produce smooth ice.
Solid block ice is the preferred form of block ice for the shaved ice industry. This type of
block ice produces the best snow for shaved ice. However, solid block may not be
readily available in all parts of the country. Where available, block ice is usually
purchased in 10 - 15 lb or 300 lb blocks. We suggest the 10 to 12 lb blocks for easy
handling and storage. If needed, your local ice house can often cut down the 300 lb
blocks for you.
If you business continues to grow or if block ice is not available in your area, you may
find that you can make your own ice at a fraction of the cost. You can freeze your own
ice blocks in our specially made block ice molds. The ice block tubs/molds are available
in a round or rectangular form. Simply fill the tubs with water and place into a deep
freezer for 2 to 3 days. When freezing your own ice blocks be sure not to freeze your ice
too fast. We suggest setting your freezer to around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. This will
allow the ice to freeze slower which will produce a better ice block. Ice frozen too
quickly will crack when shaved. This is extremely important!
Need larger quantities of block ice? Tired of paying all that money to your local ice
company? We also sell Sno Block Ice Makers that can produce up to 18, 40, 80 or 120
blocks of ice per day. We have several models of the Spinner Block Ice Maker that can
produce round blocks of ice that are perfect for our Hawaiian Style block ice shavers.
If you do decide to make your own ice, you might want to check your water quality to
make sure that it will not negatively affect your shaved ice or snow balls. Try making a
batch of ice to taste for quality. You should also check with your local health department
about water testing and purity standards.
Whatever type of ice you use please be sure that you understand the advantages and
disadvantages of using cube ice shavers over block ice shavers.
Servings per bag of cube ice and for block ice
The number of servings per bag or block of ice will vary greatly depending on the type
of ice shaver you choose and the size of your cups. Ice temperature, handling and
blade settings all play a key factor. The next page contains estimates for servings
yielded by block or cube ice.
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Shaved Ice Servings
Type of ice used 8 oz cup 12 oz cup 16 oz cup 20 oz cup
12 lb Ice Block 20-25 15-20 12-16 10-14
6 lb Ice Block 10-13 7-10 7-8 5-7
8 lb Bag of Cube Ice 23-25 17-19 12-14 9-11
10 lb Bag of Cube 29-31 21-23 15-17 12-14

Ice
1 lb of Cube ice 3 2.25 1.66 1.33
Snow Cone Servings
Pounds of Ice 6 oz cone 8 oz cone 10 oz cone
1 lb of Cube Ice 3 2.25 1.8
8 lb of Cube Ice 22-25 17-19 13-15
10 lb of Cube Ice 30 22-23 17-19
Ice Temperature
For block ice shavers, the temperature of your block ice can make or break your shaved
ice business. Block ice that is too cold when shaved will not stick together. Ice that is
too warm will create a clumpy mess. Either way, you will not get ideal results if your ice
is not at the proper temperature.
To solve this problem you can “temper” or “warm up” your ice blocks in order to get the
correct ice consistency. Tempering allows the ice to reach an ideal shaving temperature
of 18 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. To temper your ice, simply remove an ice block from
the freezer about 25 to 30 minutes before you need it. You can place your block ice in a
5 gallon bucket or a restaurant bus tray during the tempering process. Once the ice
block begins to melt on the outside surface, simply place the block into a chest type ice
cooler. A 48 or 60 quart cooler works best in order to maintain the temperature. This
sweating or melting of the ice block will be your signal that the ice has reached the
tempered stage. If for some reason your block ice gets too warm during the tempering
process or while in the cooler, the ice will become clumpy and will not hold flavor well. If
this happens, simply place the ice back into the freezer to refreeze.
Another tip that will help with tempering is to adjust the temperature of your block ice
storage freezer as close to 18 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit as possible. Simply place a
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freezer thermometer inside your freezer to determine the temperature setting. Allow 24
hours to pass for each temperature adjustment before taking your readings.
Tempering ice will take some practice. You will need to adjust how many ice blocks are
tempered at the same time. This will be determined by how busy you are at your
location. You will get a feel for how often you need to replenish your tempered blocks.
Remember, if you temper too many blocks at once you can always refreeze them.
Tempering is not necessary for shaved ice and snow cone machines that use cube ice.
We suggest just the opposite, drop the temperature of your freezer to around 5 to 10
degrees Fahrenheit. You can do this by placing the cube ice in an ordinary chest freezer
overnight. We have found that the harder the cube ice, the fluffier the snow a cube ice
shaver will produce. This also applies to snow cone machines as well.
If the cube ice gets too warm or watery, or as we call it “wet”; the ice shaver will produce
very clumpy or crunchy snow. For example, the outdoor ice merchandiser that you see
outside of your local convenience store often keep the bags of cube ice around 15 to 20
degrees, just cold enough to keep it from melting. If you take that ice directly from the
store merchandiser and shave it you will get a decent cup of shaved ice. Instead of
taking it directly from the ice merchandiser, drop it in a freezer overnight to allow the
cube ice to get colder and harden a bit. Now when you shave the harder, colder ice, it
will be fluffier than if taken directly from the merchandiser. One word of caution, if you
get the ice too cold, the ice will be so fluffy that it will melt once syrup is added to it. If
you find this is happening, simply increase the temperature in your chest freezer. We
suggest that you experiment with your machine and ice for time prior to opening your
business. This will allow you to gain needed experience in shaving ice and maintaining
the best ice temperatures.
Flavors and Recipes
Our Premium Shaved Ice Concentrates and Ready-to-Use (RTU) syrups will
continuously bring your customers back to your shaved ice or snow cone stand. They
are made with the finest ingredient. No expense is spared in bringing to you the best
syrup concentrates and ready-to-use syrups that we can offer. These shaved ice and
snow cone concentrates and flavors are used in thousands of shaved ice and snow
cone businesses all over the world. All of our syrups are available in quart and gallon
containers, in either concentrate or ready-to-use form.
Please note that shaved ice syrups are the same as snow cone syrups, there is no
difference. We refer to both varieties in this manual because some readers plan to open
a shaved ice business while other readers intend on opening a snow cone business.
When operating your shaved ice business, we suggest keeping the number of flavors to
a minimum. By using all of our flavor concentrates and specialty recipes, you can easily
have over 100 flavors. We highly discourage this plan. We suggest starting out with 20
to 30 popular shaved ice flavors. After you get the hang of the shaved ice business, you
can add more flavors as you see fit. Most shaved ice businesses will offer 50 to 75
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flavors. Most snow cone businesses will offer 3 to 10 flavors. We have found that the
more flavors you have the harder it will be for your customers to make a decision. This
often causes a longer wait time for other customers.
When selling at high volume events such as festivals, carnivals or company picnics, we
suggest only serving from 3 to 8 flavors of shaved ice. Since these events tend to be
extremely busy, you want to keep your customer’s choices easy and your lines moving
quickly.
In order to maintain the freshness of our snow cone and shaved ice flavors and
concentrates, we recommend storing the flavors at room temperature, out of direct
sunlight. Always keep the bottles sealed and shake it well before each use. This is
especially important for concentrates that may not have been used for an extended
period of time. Shaking your concentrates is the number one way to keep your
flavors tasting their best!
Powder or flavor concentrates?
All of our flavor concentrates are sold in a liquid form only. We periodically get calls from
customers who want to buy our concentrates in a powdered form. We do not endorse
powdered concentrates. In our opinion, it is almost impossible to get the same quality
from a powdered concentrate as you can from a liquid concentrate. Remember, the key
is to serve a quality product that will create repeat customers.
Why buy our concentrates and syrups?
As with anything else, prices will vary from company to company. This is true with
shaved ice concentrates and syrups. Currently, our quarts of concentrate are selling for
$12.95 and our gallons of concentrate are $33.95. We admit, we are not the cheapest,
but we are not the most expensive. If you look hard enough, you can find concentrates
that range in price from a watered down $17.00 per gallon to an unbelievable $192.00
per gallon. Now that is a huge difference!
In our opinion, the $192.00 per gallon concentrate is nothing more than a rip off. It
would take $6.00 worth of this high priced concentrate just to flavor a gallon of simple
syrup. At our price of $33.95, you can flavor the same gallon of simple syrup for $1.06.
You have a savings of almost $5.00 per gallon of syrup. If you used 10 gallons of syrup
a day, your daily savings would almost be $50.00. At that rate, your monthly savings
would be almost $1500.00. Shaved ice concentrate is not worth $192.00 a gallon. We
promise you! We will put our concentrates next to their overpriced version any day!
The concentrates we sell are used in thousands of shaved ice business throughout the
world resulting in millions of dollars worth of retail sales every year. We are not a
distributor that is selling the cheapest concentrate we can get, at the cheapest price
possible. We believe in quality, sometimes this means you have to pay a little extra for
the best (but NEVER $192.00 a gallon). It really is a small price to pay when you
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consider how far the concentrate goes and the huge increase in quality. Remember,
your goal is to have your customers come back to buy more. You want them to tell their
friends that you serve the best cup of shaved ice they have ever eaten! As you can see,
serving a high quality shaved ice concentrate is extremely important to your business.
Ready-to-Use Syrups
If you are just starting out or if you want to test the market before jumping in headfirst;
try using our ready-to-use shaved ice syrups. They are a great way to begin your
shaved ice or snow cone business. Available in all flavors, our ready-to-use syrups
require no special mixing. We do all the work for you! All you have to do is open the
syrup bottle and pour. No long hours spent mixing or measuring ingredients for your
syrups. You don’t have to worry about preserving the syrups! Our ready-to-use syrups
are made to our exact specifications.
We have found that before buying flavor concentrates, many customers will purchase a
bottle or two of ready-to-use syrup in order to test the market. Once a new flavor has
proven popular with customers, the concentrate is then purchased.
Concentrates
If ready-to-use syrups are not preferred, all of our flavors are available in concentrate
form. This is a much more economical way for higher volume businesses to operate.
When using flavor concentrates, you can cut your syrup cost by about 70% to 80% by
making your own snow cone or shaved ice syrup. Simply purchase the desired flavor
concentrates, add simple syrup and you are ready to go. A quart of shaved ice or snow
cone concentrate will flavor 8 gallons of syrup (32 quarts). A gallon of shaved ice or
snow cone concentrate will flavor 32 gallons of syrup (128 quarts). If you are not sure
about adding a new flavor, we now sell samples of our flavor concentrates. Samples are
available in 4 ounce bottles.
Simple Syrup (sugar water)

Simple syrup, also known as sugar water, is the base for all flavors in any snow cone or
shaved ice business. Simple syrup and flavor concentrates are combined to create each
bottle of ready-to-use syrup.
To make one gallon of simple syrup, simply dissolve five pounds of sugar into 2 ½
quarts of warm or hot water. Please note, you do not have to use boiling water. Stir or
shake container until the sugar is dissolved. To preserve a gallon of simple syrup, add 1
ounce of sodium benzoate and ¼ ounce of citric acid. Let syrup cool to room
temperature before mixing with flavor concentrates. The heat from hot syrup can
weaken your flavor concentrate.
Mixing large quantities of simple syrup can easily be performed with the use of a mixing
paddle and a mixing container. We sell 10, 20 and 32 gallon mixing containers that have
a bottling spigot and lid.
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To mix large quantities simply add the desired amount of warm or hot water to the
mixing container. Please note that boiling water is not necessary, however, very hot
water will dissolve the sugar easiest. Slowly add the correct amount of sugar while
stirring with the mixing paddle. Stir thoroughly to ensure that all of the sugar is
dissolved. Next, you will find a chart that provides the recipes for various quantities of
simple syrup.
Simple Syrup Recipe Chart
Amt of Water Needed Lbs of Sugar Sodium Citric Acid

Syrup (warm or hot) Benzoate
Needed
1 gallon 2 quarts, 16 oz 5 1 oz .25 oz
5 gallons 3 gallons, 16 oz 25 5 oz 1.25 oz
20 gallons 12 gallons, 64 oz 100 20 oz 5 oz
Preservatives, such as sodium benzoate and citric acid should be added to the simple
syrup batch in order to increase the shelf life. Unpreserved simple syrup will have a
shelf life of only 7 to 14 days. Adding the correct amounts of sodium benzoate and citric
acid to your syrup can extend the shelf life to 3-4 months.
When adding preservatives, add one ounce of sodium benzoate for every gallon of
simple syrup in the mixing container first and stir thoroughly. Now, add ¼ ounce of citric
acid for every gallon of simple syrup in the container and stir well. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT EACH PRESERVATIVE IS ADDED SEPARATELY. BE SURE TO
MIX THE SYRUP THOROUGHLY BETWEEN ADDING INGREDIENTS. Adding both
ingredients at the same time will cause the preservatives to solidify!
We get a lot of questions about the need to add both citric acid and sodium benzoate to
the syrup. Most people want to know why they can’t just add one or the other. The
sodium benzoate serves as a mold inhibitor, but it does not work properly at a pH above
4.5. If you don’t add citric acid your simple syrup would fall into the pH range of 6 to 7.
By adding the citric acid, you lower the pH to the appropriate level so the sodium
benzoate will work. Enough with the science class! Let’s make some syrup!
Recipe for making Ready-to-Use syrups from concentrates.
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To make almost any quart bottle of ready-to-use syrup you need a flavor concentrate
and preserved simple syrup.
Follow these instructions to make ready-to-use syrups with any of our liquid flavor
concentrates:
1. Shake the flavor concentrate well before using it. This is extremely
important! This is the number one rule! Shake and then shake it some
more!
2. If making a quart of shaved ice syrup, add 1 ounce of 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
concentrate to an empty long neck quart bottle. If making a gallon of syrup, add 4
ounces of concentrate to an empty one gallon jug.
3. Fill the quart bottle or gallon jug with preserved simple syrup (see recipe from
previous pages). Cap and gently shake.
Where am I going to store 10 gallons of Root Beer?
A common misconception of many of our new customers is that they will need to make
5 or 10 gallons of each flavor on their menu in order to start the business. This is not
true. The syrup making process is fairly simple if you follow the steps below.
At our stands we made all of our flavored syrups by the quart on an as needed basis.
Before we opened for the season, we made two quarts of each flavor. One quart served
as a backup while the other quart served as our pouring quart. We installed shelves on
the walls of our shaved ice stands to hold our backup syrup bottles. The pouring bottles
used for dispensing the syrup were usually kept to the right or left our shaved ice
machine. Once the pouring quart was emptied, we simply grabbed the backup off the
shelf and it then became our pouring bottle. The empty bottle was then filled with
flavored syrup and placed on the backup shelf to serve as the next backup.
In order to keep this process running smoothly, we had a quart squeeze bottle filled with
concentrate for every flavor that was on our menu. We also had a 20 gallon mixing
container that held our unflavored, simple syrup. We dispensed the simple syrup from
the mixing container as needed. If your stand does not have city water and sewer, you
will need to make your unflavored syrup offsite, dispense the syrup into gallon jugs and
bring the jugs to the stand as needed. You can flavor the syrup at the stand, quart by
quart, as needed.
Flavors
Most of our snow cone or shaved ice flavors listed below are available in ready-to-use
syrup form or concentrate form. Gallons or quarts are available in both forms. A few of
our flavors listed below are available only in ready-to-use form.
• Bahama Mama A fruity Pina Colada flavor. (pinkish red)

• Banana Tastes like a banana popsicle. (yellow)
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• Blackberry REAL Blackberry taste. You'll wonder if there are seeds in the bottle.
(dark purple)
• Black Cherry Delicious, fruity, real Black Cherry taste. (dark red)
• Blueberry Incredible, true-to-life Blueberry flavor. (blue)
• Blue Coconut Our great coconut flavor colored blue! (blue)
• Blue Cotton Candy Vanilla base with a sweet, sugar spun Cotton Candy flavor.
(blue)
• Blue Eagle A sweet rich bubble gum flavor (blue)
• Blue Hawaiian Hawaiian punch flavor with a hint of coconut. (blue)
• Blue Raspberry Similar to our regular Raspberry, but not quite as tart. (blue)
• Bubble Gum (Blue) A flavor so real, you might try to blow a bubble. (blue)
• Bubble Gum (Pink) Sweeter than our blue Bubble Gum, more like Bazooka.
(pink)
• Butter Cream A mellow butter cream vanilla flavor. (brown)
• Butterscotch Like your grandma's butterscotch candy! (brown)
• Cajun Red Hot Hot, Cinnamon flavor. *Tastes like Red Hot Candies*. (red)
• Cake Batter Tastes just like yellow cake batter. (yellow)
• Candy Apple Sweet Apple flavor with a hint of candied cinnamon. (red)
• Cantaloupe Tastes like a slice of fresh Cantaloupe. Great melon taste. (orange)
• Cherry Rich Cherry flavor. A top five seller. (dark red)
• Cherry Cola Just like the drink served at the old soda shops. (light brown)
• Chocolate Milk Chocolate flavor. (brown)
• Coconut Rich, well-rounded Coconut flavor. (clear)
• Coffee Rich full flavor. Made with real Columbian coffee. Excellent as a cream
flavor contains Pure Vanilla Extract. (brown)
• Cola A soda fountain favorite! Combine with cherry for cherry colas. (brown)
• Cotton Candy One taste of this and you will think you are at the county fair. (red)
• Creamy Coconut Fresh, grated Coconut taste with a creamy texture. Makes a
wonderful cream flavor. (clear)
• Dreamsycle Tastes like an Orange push-up pop. (orange)
• Fuzzy Navel An Orange and Peach blend. (reddish-orange) Available in RTU
only. See recipe under specialty recipes.
• Golden Apple Sweet, delicious fresh Apple flavor. (golden)
• Granny Smith Apple VERY tart apple taste, sometimes called Sour Apple.
(green)
• Grape REAL Grape flavor. (dark purple)
• Green Apple Sweet and Sour Apple Taste. (green)
• Guava Just like the Guava fruit. (red)
• Hawaiian A blend of fruity flavors. Tastes like Tropical Punch. (red)
• Homemade Ice Cream Rich, creamy vanilla flavor similar to the old fashioned
homemade ice cream. Comes with a can of evaporated milk and our Secret
Homemade Ice Cream Mix. (light brown)
• Honeydew Melon Fresh, ripe Honeydew taste. (light green)
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• Horchata Refreshing, cinnamon, vanilla rice milk with a hint of nuts. (opaque
white)
• Hurricane Tastes like a Hurricane Cocktail straight off of Bourbon Street. (red)
• Ice Cream Creamy, rich Vanilla ice cream flavor. (yellow)
• Kiwi Taste like a fresh Kiwi without the seeds. (green)
• Leche Creamy Vanilla with a hint of Cinnamon. Excellent as a cream flavor.
(reddish pink)
• Lemon Tart, tangy Lemon flavor. (yellow)
• Lemonade Sweet Lemonade flavor (clear)
• Lemon-Lime A refreshing combination of Lemon and Lime flavoring, slightly tart.
(green)
• Lime Robust, fresh-squeezed Lime flavor. (dark green)
• Mai Tai Just like the drink, but without the alcohol (reddish-orange).
• Mango Peachy-Plum flavor with a hint of citrus. (yellow)
• Margarita Straight from the bar, but without the alcohol. (bright green)
• Orange True, fresh squeezed Orange flavor. (orange)
• Orange-Pineapple A refreshing blend of Orange and Pineapple. (orange)
• Passion Fruit A sweet fruity flavor straight from the Passion Flower fruit.
(Pinkish Red)
• Peach Like eating a peach without the "fuzz". (reddish orange)
• Pina Colada Straight from the bartender's blender, but without the alcohol. A top
five flavor. (clear)
• Pineapple Tastes like freshly sliced Pineapple. (yellow)
• Pink Lemonade Refreshing lemonade flavor, slightly tart. (pink)
• Polar Punch Cool, refreshing Artic punch taste. (neon blue)
• Raspberry Similar to tart, fresh raspberries. (red)
• Root Beer Real Root Beer taste. (brown)
• Silver Fox Creamy, Almond-Vanilla flavor (white)
• Sour Cherry VERY Tart Cherry flavor. (dark red) Available in RTU only. See
recipe under specialty recipes.
• Sour Grape VERY Tart Grape Flavor (dark purple) Available in RTU only. See
recipe under specialty recipes.
• Spearmint Rich, smooth and cool Spearmint flavor. (dark green)
• Strawberry Like biting into a delicious, ripe strawberry. (red)
• Strawberry-Banana A refreshing blend of Strawberry and Banana. (red)
• Strawberry Cheesecake REAL Cheesecake flavor bursting with fresh
Strawberries. (red)
• Strawberry Daiquiri Like Strawberry but with a lime twist. (light red) Available
in RTU only. See recipe under specialty recipes.
• Strawberry-Kiwi A refreshing blend of Strawberry and Kiwi. (red)
• Tamarind Tastes like a Fruity Tea. (dark red)
• Tangerine Teeming with tart Tangerine flavor. (orange)
• Tiger's Blood Fresh fruity watermelon-strawberry taste. Popular with kids as well
as adults. (red)
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• Tropics A terrific blend of tropical fruits (reddish-orange)

• Tutti Fruiti A scrumptious potpourri of fruit and berries. (red)
• Vanilla No imitation flavor here. This is REAL VANILLA made straight from
vanilla beans. (light brown)
• Watermelon Like a fresh watermelon, without the seeds. (red)
• Wedding Cake Here comes the bride! (clear)
• Wild Cherry Great Cherry flavor, but not quite as sweet. (red)
• Wild Strawberry A stronger, tart, Strawberry flavor. (red)
Listed below are the 24 most popular flavors listed in order
• Cherry • Bahama Mama

• Grape • Granny Smith Apple
• Blue Raspberry • Orange
• Strawberry • Cotton Candy (Red)
• Lemon Lime • Strawberry Cheescake
• Pina Colada • Wild cherry
• Root Beer • Dreamsycle
• Tiger’s Blood • Margarita
• Banana • Black Cherry
• Bubble Gum (Blue) • Coconut
• Bubble Gum (Pink) • Blueberry
• Watermelon • Polar Punch
Sugar Free Syrups
Want to cash in on the sugar free, low-carb craze? We now offer Simply Sweet Sugar-
Free Base Packs. Simply combine 1 pack of Simply Sweet with 1 gallon of plain tap
water. Add sugar free flavor concentrate to create a sugar free, low carb option for your
customers. Imagine the endless possibility for your sugar free flavors! Start attracting
new customers today! Simply Sweet is sold by the pack or in case discounts. Be sure to
check the ingredients panel on your concentrate to make sure sugar is not listed. If
sugar is listed, you cannot sell the flavor as sugar free. You can sell the syrup as a Lite
or Low Sugar alternative.
Filtered Water
Water quality can vary greatly throughout the country. The vast majority of our
customers can use their water straight from the tap when making their shaved ice
syrups and block or cube ice. However, if the water quality and taste in your area of the
country is not the best, you may need to use a water filtration system or buy bottled
water for your syrups and ice making. If you have unsuitable tasting water, we suggest
making a batch of shaved ice and snow cone syrup with your current water supply to
see if the sweetness overpowers any bad taste from your water. If your syrup still has
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an off taste, try filtering the water with a household water filter or contact a water quality
specialist in your area.
Specialty Recipes
Want to add some variety to your flavor menu? Try out some of the following recipes to
make unique flavors of your own. You can easily add a few flavors to your selection by
using concentrates that you already have in stock.
The recipes listed below are for making one gallon of ready-to-use syrup. Simply add
the ingredients to a gallon jug. Top off with preserved simple syrup, cap and shake well.
If quarts are needed in any of the following specialty recipes, simply divide the
measurements by 4.
Sours Flavors
Great when used with Grape, Cherry, Strawberry or Watermelon
4 ounces of Citric Acid
4 ounces of Flavor Concentrate (your choice)
Wine Coolers
Give your favorite flavor a fruity twist by combining it with our tasty Wine Cooler
Concentrate. This combination works great with Cherry, Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry,
Raspberry, etc.
3 ounces of Wine Cooler Concentrate
1 ounce of Desired Flavor Concentrate
Daiquiris
Great when combined with Blackberry, Strawberry, Peach, Banana, Raspberry, etc.
3 ounce of Daiquiri Concentrate
Margaritas
Let you imagination go wild by creating your own Margarita flavors. Great with
Strawberry, Peach, etc.
3 ounces of Margarita Concentrate
Fuzzy Navel
A unique, tasty, peach/orange combination.
2 ounces of Orange Concentrate
2 ounces of Peach Concentrate
Ninja Turtle
Kids will love this flavor
2 ounces of Lime Concentrate
2 ounces of Banana Concentrate
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Melon Berry
A smooth, berry flavor.
2 ounces of Watermelon Concentrate
2 ounces of Strawberry Concentrate
Cherry Blaster
A twist to plain cherry.
2 ounces of Cherry Concentrate
2 ounces of Black Cherry Concentrate
Rainbow
Kids will go crazy about almost any rainbow combination that you create. Simply use a
variety of colored syrups in order to produce a rainbow effect. Start pouring syrups, one
at a time, in straight lines starting from one side of your shaved ice or snow cone cup to
the other. Use colors that when mixed together will create new colors. For example, if
you use Banana (Yellow) on one side of the container and use Bubble Gum (Blue) on
the other side of the container, a green strip will form down the middle (yellow and blue
make green). It will look as if three flavors were used when in reality only two were
used. We often charged an additional 25 to 50 cents for rainbows.
Chocolate Syrup Recipe

To make one gallon of chocolate syrup combine the ingredients below. This chocolate
recipe is much tastier than our chocolate concentrate or syrup. If more chocolate flavor
is needed you can adjust the ratio to suit your taste.
60 ounces of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

60 ounces of Simple Syrup
Below is a recipe list that was provided online several years ago. Some we have tested
and used successfully. We suggest trying them yourself before adding them to your
menu. Most recipes are half and half, but you may want to adjust them according to
your own taste.
• Almond Fudge - Chocolate, a bit of Almond in layers, and Chocolate Cream

• Almond Joy - Clear Coconut layered with Almond and Cream
• Aloha Pineapple - Pineapple and Blue Coconut
• Amaretto Cappuccino - Cappuccino with a bit of Almond and Cream in each layer
• Apple Cider - Golden or Green Apple with Cajun Red Hot around edges
• Apple Cobbler - Golden Apple, Bit of Cinnamon, Custard and Cream
• Apple Pie - Yellow Apple with Cinnamon flavor splashed in layers and on top
• Banana Ambrosia – Banana and Clear Coconut
• Banana Custard - Banana, Custard, and Cream
• Banana Pudding - Banana, Custard or Ice Cream and/or Cream
• Banana Split - Mixed Flavors and Cream
• Bananarama – Banana and Strawberry Cheesecake
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• BanAppleBerry - Golden Apple, Blueberry, Banana, and Cream

• Banshee - Banana, Chocolate and Chocolate Cream
• Barbie - Wedding Cake and little bit of Pink Bubble Gum
• Barney - Red Cotton Candy and Blue Bubble Gum
• Batman - Black Cherry and Banana
• Berry Banana - Banana, Strawberry, and Blueberry
• Berry Berry - Blueberry, Strawberry, and Raspberry
• Berry Coconut - Blue Coconut and Blueberry
• Berry Freeze - Blueberry, Pineapple, Wild Strawberry, and Clear Coconut
• Berry Jam - Strawberry and Raspberry
• Birthday Cake - Cotton Candy and Wedding Cake
• Black Cherry Cheesecake - Black Cherry and Cheesecake
• Black Cherry Custard - Black Cherry, Custard and Cream
• Black Cherry Lemonade - Lemonade with Black Cherry
• Black Raspberry - Black Cherry and Blue Raspberry
• Blackberry Cheesecake - Cheesecake and Blackberry
• Blackberry Cobbler - Blackberry, Custard, and Cream
• Blackberry Lemonade - Blackberry layered with Lemonade
• Blue Bubbly Coconut - Blue Bubble Gum, Creamy Coconut with Cream
• Blue Eagle - Blue Coconut and Pina Colada
• Blue Melon Berry - Blue Raspberry and Watermelon
• Blueberry Cheesecake - Cheesecake mixed with Blueberry
• Blueberry Cobbler - Blueberry with Ice Cream and Cream
• Blueberry Colada - Blueberry mixed with Pina Colada
• Blueberry Lemonade - Blueberry layered with Lemonade
• Bongo Berry Cheesecake - Raspberry, Wild Strawberry, Blueberry and
Cheesecake
• Boo Juice - Something sour
• Brown Cow- Root Beer and Cream
• Bugger Juice -Any Flavor, topped with blobs of greenish, blackish decorating gel
• Buggy Berry - Cherry Berry with tiny Chocolate chips
• Bulldog Power - Strawberry, Cherry, and Raspberry (School Mascot)
• Butter Pecan - Praline, Buttercream with Cream
• Cactus Juice - Lime, Pineapple, Orange, and Blueberry
• Café' Vienna – Coffee with a bit of Cinnamon and Cream
• Candy Cane - Peppermint mixed with Cherry
• Candy Corn - Orange or Tropics with Candy Corn on top and inside
• Cappuccino Chill - Coffee with Cream
• Cappuccino Chill – Coffee with a bit of Vanilla and Cream
• Cappuccinos - Coffee layered with flavor of choice & Cream
• Caramel Apple - Green Apple with Caramel topping
• Cheesecakes - Cheesecake layered with flavor of choice (Add Cream if desired)
• Cherries Jubilee - Cherry Amaretto Cheesecake, Hershey's Chocolate Syrup in
layers with Chocolate Cream with a cherry on top
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• Cherry Amaretto - Cherry with splash of Almond in each layer and on top
• Cherry Berry - Mixed Flavor (Generally Strawberry and Cherry)
• Cherry Cheesecake - Cheesecake mixed with Wild Cherry
• Cherry Cobbler - Cherry, Custard, and Cream
• Cherry Coke – Cola with a bit of Cherry
• Cherry Colada - Pina Colada mixed with Wild Cherry
• Cherry Cordial - Cherry, Chocolate Syrup, and Chocolate Cream
• Cherry Lemonade - Lemonade mixed with Wild Cherry or regular Cherry
• Cherry Limeade – Lemon Lime with Maraschino Cherry to taste
• Cherry Pie ala Mode - Black Cherry, Chocolate Topping, and Whipped cream
• Cherry Vanilla - Vanilla with bit of Cherry
• CherryBerry Lemonade - CherryBerry layered with Lemonade
• Chili Lemonade – Fill cup to half full. Add a teaspoonful of sweet chili powder
sprinkled over, real lemon juice sprinkled over this, lemonade, and repeat layers
to taste.
• Chocolate Cola - Cola with bit of Chocolate
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry - Wild Strawberry and Chocolate Cream
• Chocolate Cream – Chocolate and Chocolate Cream
• Chocolate Fudge - Chocolate, layered Chocolate Syrup, and Chocolate Cream
• Chocolate Mint (or Junior Mint) – Chocolate with a bit of Peppermint with Cream
• Chocolate Mocha - Coffee, Chocolate and Cream
• Cinnamon Cream - Cinnamon and Cream
• Cinnamon Ice Cream - Ice Cream or Vanilla with a bit of Cinnamon and Cream
• Citrus Melon – Pineapple and Cantaloupe
• Cobblers - Custard layered with flavor of choice and Cream
• CocoBerry - Blue Coconut and Wild Strawberry
• Coconut Champagne - Creamy Coconut and Pink Champagne
• Coconut Cheesecake - Cheesecake mixed with Creamy Coconut
• Coconut Cream Pie - 3/4 Clear Coconut and 1/4 Custard with Cream flavor
• Coconut Custard - Creamy Coconut, Custard and Cream
• Coconut Pie - Creamy Coconut mixed with Ice Cream
• Coconut Rainbow or Very Coconut - Creamy Coconut, Blue Coconut and
Toasted Coconut
• Coconut Surprise - Clear Coconut or Creamy Coconut, Pineapple and Banana
• Cola Float - Cola and Cream
• Coladas - Pina Colada layered with flavor of choice
• Cooler - Wine Cooler
• Coral Cooler - Cherry, Mango and Orange
• Cranberry Champagne - Cranberry and Pink Champagne
• Cranberry Lemonade - Lemonade layered with Cranberry
• Cream Pies - Flavor of choice layered with Custard and Cream
• Crème de Menthe or Creamy Mint – Peppermint with a bit of Clear Spearmint
and Cream
• Custards - Custard layered with flavor of choice and Cream
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• Dilly Surprise - Pickle Juice with Chipped Dill Pickles inside and on top
• Double Bubble - Blue and Pink Bubble Gum. Top is half and half.
• Dragon's Brew - Pina Colada, Pink Champagne, and Lemon Lime
• Dutch Apple Pie - Granny Smith Apple, a bit of Cinnamon, Ice Cream and Cream
• Elvis - Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Cream
• Fireball - Cinnamon and Cajun Red Hot
• Fizzes - Fruit flavors layered with Sprite - no cream in these
• Flag - Any clear flavor. Top striped in red, clear and Blue Bubble Gum
• Flatbush Orange - Orange and Raspberry
• Floats - Flavor of choice layered with Cream
• Fruitasia – Tutti Fruitti, Clear Coconut, and Strawberry
• Fruity Lemonade - Lemonade layered with any fruit flavor
• Fudgesicle – Chocolate and Chocolate Cream
• Fuzzy Naval - Peach and Orange
• Garfield - Orange and Grape
• German Chocolate - Chocolate, with a bit of Clear Coconut, bit of Praline and
Chocolate Cream
• Ghould Ade - Tropical Punch colored with Blue Raspberry
• Grape Ambrosia - Pineapple, Grape, and Orange
• Grape Guzzler - Grape and Pina Colada
• Hawaiian Lemonade - Lemonade with Hawaiian
• Hawaiian Sting - Half Hawaiian and half Cinnamon or Cajun Red Hot
• Hazelnut Cappuccino - Cappuccino with Hazelnut and Cream
• Homemade Ice Cream - Vanilla and Cream (Also SnoCream)
• Hot Shot - Homemade Ice Cream with splash of Cinnamon in Layers and on top
• Icky Sticky - Pink Lemonade and Blue Ice
• Island Treat – Papaya and Banana
• Jolly Ranch Sours – Any of the following flavors added with citric acid: Granny
Apple, Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry, Watermelon
• Juicy Fruit - Tutti Fruitti and Clear Bubble Gum
• Jungle Juice - Mixed Flavors of your choice
• Key Lime Pie - Lime, Egg Custard, and Cream
• Ki'Berry – Kiwi and Strawberry
• Kickapoo Juice - Kiwi, Banana, and Cherry
• Kiwi Lemonade - Lemonade with KiwiLeaping Frog - Watermelon in cup. Lime
around edges (Reverse leaping frog -Lime with Watermelon around edges)
• K'waiian - Hawaiian and Kiwi
• Leaping Lizard – Peach and Strawberry
• Lemon Custard - Lemon mixed with Custard
• Lemon Pie - Lemon, Egg Custard, and Cream
• Lemon/Lemonade - Koolade Lemonade
• Lemonades - Lemonade layered with flavor of choice
• Light Blue Coconut - Creamy Coconut and Blue Coconut
• Limeade -Lemonade and Lime
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• Luscious Lime - Raspberry, Lime, and Strawberry

• Magic Potion - Mixed Flavor of your choice
• Mango Lemonade - Lemonade mixed with Mango (Mostly Lemonade)
• Mango Tango - Mixed Flavors (Mango, Papaya, Coconut, and Pineapple)
• Mermaid - Lime with Orange on top
• Mexican Caramel - Dulce de Leche
• Mexican Mocha – Chocolate and Coffee with a bit of Cinnamon and Cream
• Mint - Buttercream flavored with Peppermint
• Mocha Cappuccino - Mocha and Cream
• Mocha- Coffee with about 1/4 Chocolate
• Moldy Pond Slime – Popeye and Decorating gel
• Monsoon - Hurricane and Tornado
• Monster Mash - Mixed Flavor of your choice
• Mounds - Clear Coconut layered with Chocolate and Cream
• Muddy Sneakers - ½ Coffee, ½ Hazelnut, and Cream
• Mystical Punch - Papaya, Pineapple, and Raspberry
• Ninja Turtle - Mixed Flavor of Lime and Banana
• Ocean Mist - Mixed Flavor of Lemon Lime, Pina Colada, and bit of Clear Coconut
• Orange Bite - Mandarin Orange or Orange with l oz, citric acid per quart
• Orange Mist - Orange with Clear or Creamy Coconut
• Orange Splash - Orange and Banana
• Orange/Pineapple - Orange mixed with Pineapple
• Papaya Lemonade - Lemonade layered with Papaya
• Passion Lemonade - Passion Fruit and Lemonade
• Passion Punch - Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Peach, and Banana
• Peach Cheesecake - Cheesecake mixed with Peach (More Cheesecake)
• Peach Chill – Peach and Ice Cream with a bit of Almond
• Peach Lemonade - Lemonade mixed with Peach (Mostly Lemonade)
• Peach Melba - Peach mixed with Raspberry
• Peach Passion - Peach and Passion Fruit
• Peach Sunrise – Peach with a bit of Clear Coconut and Cream
• Peachy Lemonade - Lemonade with Peach
• Peppermint Candy - Peppermint striped with red
• Pickle Juice - Pure Dill Pickle juice
• Pineapple Custard - Pineapple, Custard and Cream
• Pineapple Lemonade - Pineapple and Lemonade
• Pineapple Twist – Pineapple and Banana
• Polar Punch - Tropical Punch and Cherry Berry
• Power Ranger Punch – Cherry and Banana
• Puddings - Custard layered with flavor of choice and Cream
• Purple Cow - Grape in cup with Orange on top
• Purple Passion - Passion Fruit and Grape
• Purple-Saurus Rex - Blue Bubble Gum and Grape
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• Rainbow - Strawberry or Watermelon in cup, striped with same flavor, You can
also try Blueberry and Ice Cream
• Raspberry Cheesecake - Cheesecake mixed with Raspberry (More Cheesecake)
• Raspberry Colada - Raspberry mixed with Pina Colada
• Raspberry Jam - Raspberry and Strawberry
• Raspberry Lemonade - Lemonade mixed with Raspberry (Mostly Lemonade)
• Raspberry Supreme - Raspberry, Blueberry, and Banana
• Razzle Dazzle - Blue Raspberry and Sour Raspberry
• Real Coke Float - CocaCola and three dips of Ice Cream
• Red Strawberry Lemonade - Lemonade layered with Red Strawberry
• Red Velvet – Dreamsicle and Tiger's Blood
• Reese's Cup - Chocolate, Peanut Butter, squirt of Chocolate Syrup, and Cream.
Be extra careful with the Peanut Butter because some people are allergic to it.
Keep everything separate.
• Rocky Road - Chocolate, Chocolate Cream, and Marshmallow Cream
• Root Beer Float - Root Beer with a bit of Ice Cream and Cream
• Snicker's - Chocolate, Praline, Chocolate Cream with Caramel syrup in layers
• Sno Cream - Vanilla and Cream (Also known as Homemade Ice Cream)
• Sno Specials Recipes
• SnoBall Recipe List (not sugar free)
• SnoBerry - Blueberry and Clear Strawberry
• SnoBerry Lemonade - Blueberry, Clear Strawberry and Lemonade
• SnoFizz - Any flavor of your choice- 3/4 flavor with Sprite and Squirt of Sprite on
top to fizz
• Sour Cherry - Mixed Flavor of 1 oz. of Citric Acid and 1 oz. of Cherry per quart
bottle
• Sour Grape - Mixed Flavor of 1 oz. of Citric Acid and 1 oz. of Grape per quart
bottle
• Sour Raspberry - Mixed Flavor of 1 oz. of Citric Acid and 1 oz. of Raspberry per
quart bottle
• Sour Strawberry - Mixed Flavor of 1 oz. of Citric Acid and 1 oz. of Strawberry per
quart bottle
• Spearmint Gum - Spearmint
• Spiderman - Strawberry and Ice Cream with blue and red on top
• Sting - Hawaiian and Cinnamon and/or Cajun Red Hot
• Straw Melon- Strawberry and Watermelon
• Strawberry - Red Strawberry
• Strawberry Banana - Red Strawberry mixed with Banana
• Strawberry Breeze - 1/3 each of the following: Strawberry, Orange and
Lemonade
• Strawberry Champagne - Strawberry and Pink Champagne
• Strawberry Cheesecake - Red Strawberry mixed with Cheesecake (More
Cheesecake)
• Strawberry Colada - Red Strawberry mixed with Pina Colada
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• Strawberry Custard - Strawberry, Custard, and Cream

• Strawberry Ice Cream - Red Strawberry mixed with Ice Cream flavor
• Strawberry Lemonade - Red Strawberry mixed with Lemonade
• StrawMelon - Red Strawberry mixed with Watermelon
• Sunshine – Tangerine and Creamy Coconut
• Super Sour - All sour flavors with extra ounce of citric acid
• Surfing - Banana, Strawberry, Papaya, and Mango
• Swamp Juice - Popeye and a Sour flavor
• Swamp Punch - your choice of mixed flavors
• Swiss Almond Coco - Chocolate, Clear Coconut with a bit of Almond
• Tiger's Blood - Red Strawberry mixed with Creamy Coconut
• Tiki - Papaya, Mango, Clear Coconut, and Pineapple
• Toasted Coconut Cream Pie - Toasted Coconut, Egg Custard, and Cream
• Tootsie Roll - Chocolate and Cream
• Toxic Waste- Granny Smith Apple, Tiger's Blood, and Citric Acid
• Tropical Citrus - Tangerine, Clear Coconut, and 1 ounce Citric Acid per quart
bottle
• Tropical Delight - Orange, Peach, and Strawberry
• Tropical Hurricane –Orange and Hurricane
• Tropical Lemonade - Tropical punch and Lemonade
• Tropical Tango - Papaya, Orange, Strawberry, and Banana
• Wango Tango - Pina Colada, Pineapple, and Lemon Lime
• WarHead - Any two flavors of your choice with 5 oz citric acid
• Watermelon Lemonade - Lemonade mixed with Watermelon (Mostly Lemonade)
• Watermelon Sour - Mixed Flavor of 1 oz. of Citric Acid and 1 oz. of Watermelon
per quart bottle
• Wedding Cake - Wedding Cake
• Wild Cherry Cheesecake - Cheesecake layered with Wild Cherry
• Wild Cherry Lemonade - Lemonade layered with Wild Cherry
• Wild Strawberry Cheesecake - Cheesecake layered with Wild Strawberry
• Wild Strawberry Custard - Wild Strawberry, Custard, and Cream
• Wild Strawberry Lemonade - Lemonade layered with Wild Strawberry
• Wormy Sno- Strawberry with gummy worms inside and sticking out.
• Yellow Ice Cream & Cream - Ice Cream and Cream
Combinations
Use some creativity to come up with your own special flavors. Simply combine any
flavors that you have for unique combinations. Most recipes are half and half. Some of
the most popular are listed below. Develop your own recipes and give them unique
names.
Strawberry-Banana Cherry-Cola
Strawberry-Kiwi Cherry-Vanilla
Orange-Pineapple Banana-Bubble Gum
Kiwi-Lime Cherry-Blaster (Cherry and Black Cherry)
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Mixers
Many customers will request that two or more flavors be served on their shaved ice. We
call these mixers. A great moneymaker, mixers can easily get you an additional 25 to 50
cent for each cup of shaved ice or snow cone sold. We charged an additional 25-cent
for each flavor added. If three flavors were used, we added 50 cent. Some businesses
do not charge extra for mixers at all. Mixers will be very popular at your business.
Cream Flavors
Add some variety to your flavor menu by offering mouth-watering creamy flavors.
Adding evaporated milk (cream) to a flavor gives the shaved ice a creamy taste and
texture close to homemade ice cream. When cream flavors are used, we suggest
adding 25 to 50 cents to your base shaved ice cup price.
To make a quart of any cream flavor, simply add 4 ounces of evaporated milk to an
empty long neck quart bottle. Top off the bottle with any flavor of syrup.
You can also make a gallon of any cream flavor by adding 16 ounces of evaporated
milk to an empty gallon jug. Top off the jug with any flavored syrup.
Concentrates that work great as cream flavors are Banana, Peach, Vanilla (most
popular cream flavor), Strawberry, Pina Colada, Coconut, Chocolate, Strawberry
Cheesecake, Almond and Egg Custard. Acidic flavors usually will not work well since
they may cause the evaporated milk to curdle.
Once the evaporated milk is added, the flavor must be refrigerated and will usually last
for 4 to 5 days.
Snow Caps
Instead of offering cream flavors, some shaved ice businesses will offer what they call a
“Snow Cap.” This is where a cup of shaved ice is made and flavored as normal. After
the final pour of shaved ice syrup, the prepared cup of shaved ice is lightly topped with
a layer of fresh snow. This unflavored layer is then covered lightly in evaporated milk to
form a white “Snow Cap” on top of the shaved ice. As the cup of shaved ice is eaten,
the milk and the flavor will mix together to provide a creamy treat. This is worth at least
an extra 50 to 75 cents.
Toppings
You can always get an additional 25 to 50 cents for each cup with the addition of
various topping or ingredients. Again, check with your local area to see what toppings
are popular in your area. For example, dill pickle juice and cayenne pepper are
extremely popular in some parts of Texas, but may not be popular in other parts of the
country.
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Sweet Cream (condensed milk)

Condensed Milk (Sweet Cream) was by far, the most popular topping that we sold. After
you make a cup of shaved ice, simply pour a good amount over the top. Be careful
because it can get very messy. You can also offer a double dose of sweet cream by
adding the cream to the middle and to the top of the shaved ice. Prices range from 25
to 50 cent per dose. Check your local grocery store for 14-ounce cans usually found on
the baking aisle. Some stands dilute the sweet cream with evaporated milk. The ratio is
usually 2 cans of evaporated milk to one can of condensed milk. You can adjust the
ratio as you see fit.
Evaporated Milk
Evaporated milk can be added to your shaved ice as well. We have seen this topping
used a variety of ways. The easiest way is to simply pour the evaporated milk over
flavor shaved ice. The added milk gives the shaved ice a slightly creamy flavor. Prices
range from 25 to 50 cent per dose. Check your local grocery store for 12-ounce cans,
usually found on the baking aisle.
Marshmallow Cream
Marshmallow Cream is another popular item, however it can be very frustrating to add
to shaved ice. We sold very little marshmallow cream at our stands. However, we have
heard it to be very popular in places such as, Maryland, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Prices range from 25 to 50 cent per dose.
Other Toppings
There are a number of additional toppings that can be served on shaved ice. It is totally
up to you, however anytime you can get a customer to buy a topping for his or her
shaved ice, it will increase the profit for your business. Below is a list of additional
toppings you may want to consider. We suggest keeping your topping list to a maximum
of 4 to 5 items.
• Whipped Topping • Crushed Cherries

• Strawberry Topping • Chocolate Syrup
• Pineapple Topping • Butterscotch
• Chocolate Fudge • Chopped Nuts
• Caramel Topping • Wet Almonds
• Whole Cherries
Using Ice Cream with your Shaved Ice or Snow Cones
Hand dipped or soft serve ice cream can be used to add a special touch to any cup of
shaved ice. At many shaved ice businesses, ice cream is added to the bottom of a cup.
Then ice is shaved and flavor is added to the cup as usual. As the customer eats the
shaved ice, the ice cream will begin to melt and take on the same flavor as the shaved
ice. We sold thousands of these shaved ice treats at our shaved ice business. Some
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shaved ice businesses add the ice cream to the top of the shaved ice cup instead of the
bottom. Use your imagination and create your own special recipe. Think of a unique
name so your customers will come back for more. We suggest adding 50 cents to $1.00
additional for each cup with ice cream.
How to make shaved ice

Now that we have covered which machine you need and how to make your syrup; you
need to learn how to make an actual cup of shaved ice! The best way to learn is through
practice. Once you purchase your machine, get several bags or blocks of ice
(depending upon your machine type) and practice. The more cups of shaved ice you
make the better you will become. At first, it may seem difficult, but trust us…it will get
easier with time! With a little practice, you will quickly learn how to judge the texture of
the snow. You know the old saying, practice makes perfect!
One more thing, when you are practicing we suggest using at least a 12 ounce cup. An
8 ounce can be very hard to learn at first.
Make sure you follow your machines instructions and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some machines will have blade adjustments, while others won’t. If you ever run into a
problem, please call us at 1-800-742-8334. We will happily assist you over the phone.
Machine cool down
The first thing you do with any shaved ice machine, whether it is a cube ice shaver or a
block ice shaver, is to cool down the machine. Since the machine is at room
temperature, you want to cool the machine down by running a few pounds of ice
through it. By doing this, the ice will cool all the metal parts inside the machine. This will
help the machine produce a fluffier snow. A machine cool down should be done every
time at opening and throughout shifts as needed.
Filling the Cup
To make the perfect cup of shaved ice you have to start with a good
foundation. This foundation starts with a cup of shaved ice complete with a
rounded dome on top. The easy part is filling the cup with shaved ice; the
hard part is getting a perfect round dome. This is generally accomplished
in one of three ways: cup rotation, funnel technique or with a gloved hand.
Cup rotation
Cup rotation is the hardest technique to master, however it is faster than the other
methods. To use this method, first fill a cup of shaved ice level to the top. While holding
the cup at a 45 degree angle, begin to build up ice near the edge of the cup. Rotate
your wrist, while keeping the cup on a 45 degree angle, until a dome of ice is formed on
the top of the cup (see picture to the right). It is definitely a learned technique and will
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take time and practice to perfect. Visit www.1-800-shaved-Ice.com/videos.html for an

online video of this technique.
Funnel Technique
The funnel technique (see diagram below) is one of the easiest techniques to learn
because it produces a uniform dome every time. The only drawback is that if you pack
the shaved ice too much with the funnel, the shaved ice will harden and may become
too crunchy. The key with this technique is a gentle but firm touch with the funnel.
Collect shaved ice on top of the cup, forming a large oversized dome of ice (#1 in
diagram). Use an appropriate sized, round funnel and gently place on the ice (#2).
Gently pack the ice with the funnel and then spin the funnel back and forth to release
(#3). Carefully lift the funnel off the ice and apply syrup (#4). To purchase our rounded
funnels, please visit www.1-800-Shaved-Ice.com/funnels.html.
Gloved Hand
If cup rotation and the funnel technique do not work for you, you can always try shaping
the dome with your hand. Please wear a plastic glove to ensure proper sanitation. This
technique is used most often with the Hawaiian style block shavers, such as the Swan
Block Ice Shaver.
The Proper Pour
Once you have perfected the perfect dome (#1 in diagram), you are ready to pour the
syrup (see diagram on next page). Take any long neck, quart bottle with a pouring
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spout, filled with your favorite shaved ice syrup and begin to pour the syrup on the ice.
Start pouring the syrup at the outside edge of the cup (#2) and work around the dome in
a circular motion, going from the outside edge to the center of the dome (#3). The goal
is to let the syrup meet at the top (4). Pour an extra shot of syrup down the middle of the
cup to ensure that the syrup goes to the bottom.
How much syrup do you use?
The biggest mistake business owners make is pouring too much syrup. This not only
wastes money, it often makes the shaved ice too sweet. We tell customers that you
want to eat the shaved ice with a spoon not drink it with a straw. Adding more syrup
does not make the shaved ice better tasting. Unflavored ice or white spots in your
shaved ice cup is ok. If you give the ice around 15 to 30 seconds, the syrup will
dissipate throughout the cup. The chart below will give you an estimate of the amount of
syrup to use for each size cup.
Amount of Syrup per Cup of Ice

Size of Cup Amount of Syrup
8-ounce cup 1.75 - 2 oz
12-ounce cup 2.50 - 3 oz
16-ounce cup 4 – 5 oz
20-ounce cup 5 – 6 oz
6-ounce Snow Cone 1.50 oz
Layering
The fluffier the snow, the more syrup you will need to use. In addition, when your ice is
extremely fluffy, your syrup will have a harder time getting to the bottom of the cup. To
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alleviate this problem, some of our customers use a layering technique as seen in the
diagram below. This is especially effective in taller cups such as 16 or 20 ounces.
Start the process by filling your cup about 3/4 full with shaved ice (#2 in diagram on next
page). Next add about ½ of your syrup to the bottom of the cup (#3). Form a rounded
dome on top of the cup (#4) and finish flavoring the ice (#5). The trick with layering is to
NOT POUR TOO MUCH SYRUP. You will actually want some unflavored ice (white ice)
in the bottom and middle of the cup. The syrup will eventually flavor the rest of the ice
as your customer eats it.
Straw Technique
Some customers prefer the straw technique instead of layering as seen on the next
page. First, shave a cup of ice with a rounded dome (#1 below). Next, take a straw and
insert in the center of the dome and push gently to the bottom (#2 below). This will
create a void or hole (#3 below) which will allow syrup to travel straight to the bottom
when poured (#4 below). Finish flavoring the ice with the syrup while making sure not to
pour too much (#5 below). Remember, too much syrup is not good!
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Business Supplies & Equipment
If you plan to purchase concentrates and mix your own syrup, there are some additional
items you will need to purchase. We stock a complete line of mixing equipment to help
you get the job done. Some of the mixing equipment you will find helpful is described
below:
Plastic Long Neck Quart Bottles

These plastic, shaved ice and snow cone syrup bottles are great for
storing and dispensing syrup. We suggest keeping at least 2 or more
bottles per flavor on hand at all times. These bottles can be washed
and reused over and over. Caps for each bottle are also available.
Bottle Pourers
Bottle pourers are a necessity for serving shaved ice. Our
pourers make dispensing shaved ice or snow cone syrup
a breeze. Each pourer is specially designed to fit in our
long neck quart bottles. Choose from our yellow or black
economy pourers, pro pourers, and screened pourers.
Night Caps
These plastic, durable, night caps are a must for any successful
shaved ice business. Don’t spend time recapping your syrups at
the end of each day. Simply place these night caps on your
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pourers to protect your valued syrup from ants or flies. Works well
with any pourer we sell.
Plastic Gallon Jug with Handle

These heavy-duty, round, gallon jugs are great for storing simple syrup
(sugar water), ready-to-use syrups, flavor concentrates, cleaning solutions,
etc. As always, keep a few spare gallon jugs on hand for backups. Caps for
each jug are also available.
Syrup Pumps
These heavy-duty pumps are great for dispensing ready-to-use
syrup out of gallon jugs. One pump provides a 1/2 ounce of liquid.
Pumps fit plastic gallon jugs only (38/400).
Flavor Labels
These high-density synthetic flavor labels are great to identify all your
concentrates and ready-to-use syrups. Our Mylar labels are moisture
and syrup resistant. Each label is 3” by 1” with a white background
and red font. These labels give your bottles a very professional look.
Batch Mixing Containers with Lid and Spout

These mixing tanks are designed to make simple syrup in large
quantities. Depending on the size of the mixing container purchased
you can make from 1 to 32 gallons of simple syrup at a time. Bottling
syrup is a breeze with the high volume Tomlinson spigot. Some
assembly required. These mixing containers are available in 10, 20,
and 32 gallon sizes.
Mixing Paddle
Our stainless steel mixing paddle will make mixing large batches of simple syrup
a breeze. A must have for any successful snow cone or shaved ice business.
Easy to clean and durable, this paddle will last a lifetime.
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Rubbermaid Measuring Cups

A must to have! Our heavy duty Rubbermaid measuring cups work great.
The easy to read, graduated cup makes measuring concentrates and syrup
a snap. We suggest keeping several on hand. Available in 8 and 16-ounce
sizes.
Squeeze Bottle Dispensers

Our dispensing squeeze bottles are a must for any successful
shaved ice business. These dispensing bottles allow you to
measure one ounce of snow cone or shaved ice concentrate or
preservatives each time without spillage or loss of product.
Simply, loosen the cap from the dispensing chamber, squeeze the
bottle to fill measuring chamber and dispense concentrate in
perfect one-ounce portions. Buy at least one per flavor and keep some extra on hand
too.
Bottle Washer
Makes cleaning your bottles a breeze with our single or double
head bottle washer. The bottle washers direct a powerful stream
of water from your faucet into any of our bottles.
These all brass washers come with an adapter to fit any faucet.
Lifetime guarantee! Highly recommended!
Heavy-Duty Funnel
Great to use for filling quart bottles, concentrate bottles or even
cleaning supplies. We suggest always having several on hand.
Available in 8 and 16-ounce sizes.
Ice Picks
We stock a 6 prong ice picks that is extremely useful for chipping
away any rough edges found on ice blocks. This pick can also be
used to carefully loosen ice out of freezers or ice shavers.
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Round or Rectangular Ice Block Molds

These ice pails make freezing your own ice blocks a breeze. Fill the ice
pail with water, cover with lid and place in your freezer. It takes
approximately 2 to 3 days for the water to freeze completely. With the
handy lid, these pails are stackable.
The round block ice molds fit our Swan and Hatsuyuki Block Ice
Shavers. The rectangular ice molds fit the New Orleans Snow Block
Ice Shaver and the “Olde New Orleans” Block Shaver. Ice produced
from our round block ice molds are 7 and ½” in diameter. Our
rectangular ice molds produce ice that is approximately 5 1/2" w x 5
1/2" h x 14 1/2" l.
Rubbermaid Ice Scoop

Great for scooping ice directly into our cube ice shavers or snow cone
machines. This heavy-duty scoop will provide years of use. Keep a few
on hand for those high volume days!
Nylon Snow Cone Dipper

Use this high quality, nylon scooper to form perfectly round snow cones for
your next big event. The dipper is easy to use and a must to have for any
snow cone operation.
Accessory Kit for Snow Cone Machine

This is a perfect kit to compliment any snow cone machine. It comes
complete with a 6 oz. cup dispenser with lid and bracket, nylon ladle, ice
pick and ice scoop.
Snow Cone Cup Holder

Need an extra hand? These snow cone holders will hold up to 8
snow cones at one time. You will wonder how you survived
without one! A must for any busy snow cone business!
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“3 Way” 24 Hole Universal Vend Tray with Drip Pan

"3 Way" Vending Tray is packed with strap, handle and aluminum drip/drain tray. Some
assembly required. You put on the handle or strap - whichever your sales people prefer.
Tray has 24 holes and is made out of aluminum.
Dimensions: 21" (l) x 14" (w) x 3.25" (h)
Stainless Steel Speed Racks We have 6 different sizes of wall

mountable, quart bottle holders, also known as speed racks.
Our single tier racks hold 6, 9 or 12 quart bottles while our
double tier racks can hold 12, 18 or 24 quart bottles.
Shaved Ice Flavor Bottle Rack – 24 bottles

This stainless steel rack holds 24 shaved ice flavor bottles.
Measures 13 1/2" x 20 1/4". Bottles sit 6 bottles per row, 4 rows
deep.
Syrup Dispensers
Vertical Syrup Dispenserack

Serve your customers faster with this three-tiered syrup dispenser rack.
Made of stainless steel, this rack will hold three Syrvelle Syrup Dispensers.
Specifications
24" (h) 7 3/4" (w) 9 1/2" (d)
10 lbs
Aluminum 3 Flavor Dispenserack

Serve your customers faster with this horizontal three-syrup
dispenserack. Made of stainless steel, this rack will hold three Syrvelle
Syrup Dispensers.
Specifications
24" (h) 7 3/4" (w) 9 1/2" (d)
10 lbs
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Syrelle Syrup Dispenser

Dispense your snow cone or shaved ice syrup fast with our new
syrvelle syrup dispensers. Made from white, molded plastic featuring
a no-drip faucet, these syrvelles can fit on the edge of any counter or
shelf. They work best with our dispenseracks.
Specifications
8" (h) 6 3/4" (w) 11 3/4" (d)
Other Handy Items that can be Found Locally

• Mop and mop bucket (buy a commercial size if available since household mops
rarely hold up to the repeated use of any shaved ice or snow cone business)
• Broom
• Cleaning Supplies
• Spray Bottles
• Sponges
• Chlorine Bleach
• Cleaning Clothes, Dish Towels
Serving Supplies and Containers
Want to stand out from your competition? Take a look at our serving supplies.
Flower Cups – Witches Hats

Flower Cups will increase your shaved ice profits! The newest
concept in shaved ice! These flower cups can bring in big
bucks at your next event. Most vendors sell these cups of
shaved ice for $3.00 to $5.00 each. Flower Cups are available
in 8 and 12-ounce sizes in packs of 40. A Case of 8 oz. has 600, and case of 12 oz. has
400.
Spoonstraws
Our colorful spoonstraws make any cup of shaved ice a special treat.
Each straw is specially designed with a spoon on the end which
customers can use to eat their shaved ice or snow cones. Kids and
adults will love them! Available in packs of 400 or cases of 10,000.
Snow Cone Cups

These heavy-duty, 6-ounce, colorful snow cone cups make any snow
cone a treat! Most snow cones are served in these traditional snow
cone cups. Available in sleeves of 200 or cases of 5,000.
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Foam Cups
Foam cups are the most popular serving container for shaved ice.
Colorful foam cups are available in 12 , 16 and 20 ounce sizes. 8
ounce foam cups are available in plain white only.
Squat Cups
Squat cups feature a wide mouth perfect for serving shaved ice. White squat
cups are available in 4, 8, 12, and 16-ounce sizes by Dart Container.
Spoons
Two sizes of white medium weight spoons are available. Use one spoon for
each cup of shaved ice that you sell. Choose from regular size or long soda
type spoons. Available in cases of 1,000.
Dispenser Napkins
Our dispenser napkins are the perfect size to be used in any shaved ice
or snow cone business. Sold in case of 10,000 or packs of 250.
Napkin Dispenser
This napkin dispenser is designed to be used with our dispenser type
napkins. Very popular! Easy to use and load!
Slotted Take-Out Trays

Heavy-duty carrier trays are designed to hold up to 4 paper or foam
cups. A must for large orders! Your customers will thank you! Sold in
cases of 300.
Hawaiian Leis
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These festive leis will bring an authentic look to any Hawaiian Shaved Ice stand. These
are great to give to customers as prizes. Get one for each employee! 12 to a pack,
Artificial, 42" in length.
Shaved Ice Signs and Apparel
Shaved Ice Banners

Spice up your business with our full color vinyl banners. These digitally
printed, full color banners will hold up to many seasons of use for your
shaved ice business. Available in 3 sizes: 3’ by 3’, 2’ by 5’, and 2’ by
7’. These vinyl banners are printed on high quality, 13-ounce matte
white flexible, vinyl with 3M Solvent based UV inks.
Shaved Ice Apparel

Need professionally printed shirts for your employees? Our custom
printed shirts feature some of our favorite Hawaiian Shaved Ice logos.
We have everything from polo shirts to economy T-shirts and coffee
mugs. With over 160 different items, you are sure to find a shirt or hat
that is perfect for your business. Just think of all the advertising
possibilities! All of these items will further enhance the professional
image of your shaved ice business.
Complete Shaved Ice Business Packages
Not sure what you need to help start your own shaved ice business? Choose one of our
Complete Business Packages, complete with a shaved ice machine starting at only
$1,859.95. We have a Budget Package for those on a fixed budget, a Starter Package
for those ready for business and a Pro Package for those entrepreneurs ready to dive in
the business headfirst. We have done all the work for you! All of our packages come
with your choice of shaved ice machine, a variety of flavor concentrates, mixing
containers and paper supplies. With our packages, all you have to add is your business
location and you are set!
All of our business packages are based around our HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver,
however you may upgrade to any shaved ice machine that we sell. The cost of the
upgrade will be the difference in the selling price of the machine that you would like and
the selling price of the Hatsuyuki HC-8E.
Want to buy your own paper products locally? If this is the case, business packages are
also available without paper goods that start out at only $1,859.95. The packages still
come with the basic necessities to start any shaved ice business. What are you waiting
on, start making money today!
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Budget Package Starter Package Pro Package
Available with any Shaved Ice Machine Available with any Shaved Ice Machine Available with any Shaved Ice Machine
1 Spare Blade 1 Spare Blade 1 Spare Blade
1 Foot Switch 1 Foot Switch 1 Foot Switch
24 Quarts of Flavor Concentrate - your 20 Gallons of Flavor Concentrate - your 24 Gallons of Flavor Concentrate - your
choice choice choice
2 Gallons of Sodium Benzoate 12 Quarts of Flavor Concentrate - your 16 Quarts of Flavor Concentrate - your
1 Gallon of Citric Acid choice choice
1 Case of 8 oz foam cups (plain) 6 Gallons of Sodium Benzoate 7 Gallons of Sodium Benzoate
1 Cases of 12 oz foam cups (printed) 2 Gallon of Citric Acid 2 Gallon of Citric Acid
1 Cases of 16 oz foam cups (printed) 1 Case of 8 oz foam cups (plain) 1 Case of 8 oz foam cups (plain)
1 Case of 20 oz foam cups (printed) 2 Cases of 12 oz foam cups (printed) 3 Cases of 12 oz foam cups (printed)
1 Case of Spoonstraws (10,000 total) 2 Cases of 16 oz foam cups (printed) 3 Cases of 16 oz foam cups (printed)
3 Cases of medium weight plastic 1 Case of 20 oz foam cups (printed) 2 Case of 20 oz foam cups (printed)
spoons 1 Case of Spoonstraws (10,000 total) 1 Case of Spoonstraws (10,000 total)
1 Case of Dispenser Napkins 4 Cases of medium weight plastic 7 Cases of medium weight plastic
1 Napkin Dispenser spoons spoons
1 Case of Take Out Trays 1 Case of Dispenser Napkins 1 Case of Dispenser Napkins
48 Plastic Long Neck Quart Serving 1 Napkin Dispenser 1 Napkin Dispenser
Bottles 1 Case of Take Out Trays 1 Case of Take Out Trays
48 Caps 72 Plastic Long Neck Quart Serving 96 Plastic Long Neck Quart Serving
12 Gallon Jugs with Caps Bottles Bottles with 96 Caps
48 Plastic Pourers - Pro Style 72 Caps 24 Gallon Jugs with Caps
36 Nightcaps 24 Gallon Jugs with Caps 96 Plastic Pourers - Pro Style
48 Mylar Bottle Labels 72 Plastic Pourers - Pro Style 60 Nightcaps
30 Squeeze Bottles 48 Nightcaps 80 Mylar Bottle Labels
1 10 Gallon Graduated Mixing Container 64 Mylar Bottle Labels 50 Squeeze Bottles
1 Bottle Washer 64 Squeeze Bottles 1 32 Gallon Graduated Mixing Container
1 32 Ounce Rubbermaid Ice Scoop 1 20 Gallon Graduated Mixing Container 1 Bottle Washer
1 Stirring Paddle 1 Bottle Washer 1 32 Ounce Rubbermaid Ice Scoop
1 8 ounce Rubbermaid Measuring Cup 1 32 Ounce Rubbermaid Ice Scoop 1 Stirring Paddle
1 16 ounce Rubbermaid Measuring Cup 1 Stirring Paddle 2 8 oz. Rubbermaid Measuring Cups
1 8 ounce heavy-duty funnel 1 8 ounce Rubbermaid Measuring Cup 1 16 ounce Rubbermaid Measuring Cup
1 16 ounce heavy-duty funnel 1 16 ounce Rubbermaid Measuring Cup 2 8 ounce heavy-duty funnels
1 6 prong ice pick 1 8 ounce heavy-duty funnel 2 16 ounce heavy-duty funnels
2 16 ounce heavy-duty funnels 1 6 prong ice pick
Package available with or without paper 1 6 prong ice pick Package available with or without paper
goods. Package available with or without paper goods.
goods.
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Cold Cash
Business Revenue and Expenses

Sales for a typical shaved ice or snow cone business will average anywhere from $100
to $800 a day, depending on your location, your competition and the length of your
season. Below you will find an example of a profit and loss analysis for a typical shaved
ice business. Please remember that this information is only provided as an
example for those interested in opening their own shaved ice business. 1-800-
Shaved-Ice.com and its parent company Mary Mack’s, Inc., does not guarantee the
performance of any shaved ice or snow cone business based on these figures.
We estimated the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in the table below at a very generous
18%. COGS includes anything that is sold with a cup of shaved ice. This would include
the ice, syrup, cup, spoon, spoonstraw and napkin.
A quick estimate of COGS is around 2 cents per ounce sold. For example, a 12 ounce
cup of shaved ice will have a COGS around 24 cents. The formula is shown below:
12 ounces X .02 per ounce = $0.24 COGS
(12 ounces of shaved ice multiplied by 2 cents cost per ounce equals 24 cents).
Sell a 12 ounce cup of shaved ice for $1.50 and your COGS is 16%. Sell the same 12
ounce cup for $2.00 and your COGS goes down to 12%. So you can see why our 18%
COGS below is very generous.
Look at the table on the next page. If you averaged $400 a day in sales for a month and
your COGS is 18%, your monthly profit would be around $6,330.00. If your COGS
dropped to 12%, your monthly profit would rise by $720.00, to $7,050.00.
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Cold Cash
Profit – Loss Analysis for a Shaved Ice Business
Daily Sales COGS 18% Overhead Labor Daily Profit Monthly

Profit
$100.00 $18.00 $20.00 $45.00 $17.00 $510.00
$150.00 $27.00 $22.00 $45.00 $56.00 $1,680.00
$200.00 $36.00 $24.00 $45.00 $95.00 $2,850.00
$250.00 $45.00 $26.00 $55.00 $124.00 $3,720.00
$300.00 $54.00 $28.00 $65.00 $153.00 $4,590.00
$350.00 $63.00 $30.00 $75.00 $182.00 $5,460.00
$400.00 $72.00 $32.00 $85.00 $211.00 $6,330.00
$450.00 $81.00 $34.00 $95.00 $240.00 $7,200.00
$500.00 $90.00 $36.00 $105.00 $270.00 $8,100.00
$550.00 $99.00 $38.00 $115.00 $298.00 $8,940.00
$600.00 $108.00 $40.00 $125.00 $327.00 $9,810.00
$650.00 $117.00 $42.00 $135.00 $356.00 $10,680.00
$700.00 $126.00 $44.00 $145.00 $385.00 $11,550.00
$750.00 $135.00 $46.00 $155.00 $414.00 $12,420.00
$800.00 $144.00 $48.00 $165.00 $443.00 $13,290.00
$850.00 $153.00 $50.00 $175.00 $472.00 $14,160.00
$900.00 $162.00 $52.00 $185.00 $501.00 $15,030.00
$950.00 $171.00 $54.00 $195.00 $530.00 $15,900.00
$1000.00 $180.00 $56.00 $205.00 $559.00 $16,770.00
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Product Cost (COGS)

Product costs or cost of goods sold (COGS) will vary slightly from area to area. Some of
your basic supplies and estimated costs are listed below.
Supplies Estimated Cost
7 lb Bag of Cube Ice $1.50
Block Ice 12-15 lb $1.50 - $2.50
Sugar 5 lb $1.95 - $2.50
Flavor Concentrate Quart-$12.95 Gallon- $33.95
Ready-to-Use Syrup (in quantity) Quart $6.25 Gallon $11.00
Citric Acid Gallon $12.50
Sodium Benzoate Gallon $8.50
8 ounce cups (per 1000) Foam $24.70
12 ounce printed cups (per 1000) Foam $37.97
Spoons (per 1000) $13.49
Spoon Straws (case of 10000) $112.95
Napkins (case of 10000) $41.13
Snow Cone Cups (sleeve of 200) $8.00
Take Out Trays (300) $51.43
For purchasing sugar, you may want to check your local grocery store. Often times,
prices on sugar between your local grocery store and a warehouse club will not be that
different. Granulated cane sugar will work great. We have not found any difference in
the brand name sugar versus the generic brand of sugar.
Concentrates and preservatives are bought directly from us. We offer over 70 mouth-
watering flavors for shaved ice and snow cones. Generally, for successful shaved ice or
snow cone businesses, flavor concentrates are the best way to go. Your price per gallon
is much cheaper and the shipping costs for concentrates are a fraction of what it cost to
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ship ready-to-use syrups. However, for smaller businesses or for less popular flavors,
ready-to-use syrups are a great alternative.
Cost Analysis for a Gallon of Flavored Syrup
5 lbs of Sugar 2.10
Concentrate (4 oz.) 1.06 based on $33.95 a gallon
Preservatives .10 based on gal. of preservatives
Total $3.26/gallon
COGS for Shaved Ice
Supplies 8 ounce cup 12 ounce 16 ounce 20 ounce

cup cup cup
Shaved Ice .06 .09 .12 .15
Flavored Syrup .06 .08 .10 .12
Cup – Plain Styro .03 .03 .04 .05
Spoon .01 .01 .01 .01
Spoonstraw .01 .01 .01 .01
Napkin .01 .01 .01 .01
Total Cost .18 .23 .29 .35
COGS for Snow Cones
Supplies 6 ounce cone
Ice .03
Flavored Syrup .05
Snow Cone Cup .03
Napkin .01
Total Cost .12
All costs are rounded to the nearest penny. The cost of ice is based on the price of
$1.50 per 7 lb bag of cube ice or block of ice. Ice cost will be cheaper if you make your
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own ice. Flavored syrup cost based on preserved syrup at 2.6 cent/ounce. Spoons,
spoonstraws, and napkins cost is based on case prices.
Pricing
As with almost everything we have discussed, the prices of your shaved ice or snow
cones will vary depending on your location. If you have competitors in your area, we
suggest keeping your prices close to theirs. If you are the only shaved ice business
around, you will most likely be able to charge a little more for your products.
The price at our shaved ice businesses ranged in the above average category. We had
the only shaved ice business in town, along with a fine reputation of serving a quality
product.
If you attend special events, like festival and carnivals or are located in high traffic,
tourist areas, your prices should be adjusted accordingly. 12 ounce cups of shaved ice
can easily sell for $3.00 to $4.00 each in high traffic areas. We have heard prices reach
as high as $5.00 for a 16-ounce cup. Now that is a great profit!
Below is a breakdown of suggested retail prices for your shaved ice and snow cones.
Cup Size Competitive Average Above Special

Areas Price Average Events or
High Traffic
Shaved Ice - 8 oz 1.00 1.25 1.50 ----------------
Shaved Ice - 12 oz 1.50 1.75 2.00 3.00 - 4.00
Shaved Ice - 16 oz 2.00 2.25 2.50 3.00 - 5.00
Shaved Ice - 20 oz 2.50 2.75 3.00 4.00 - 6.00
Flower Cup 8 oz 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 - 5.00
Flower Cups 12 oz 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 - 6.00
Snow Cones - 6 oz 1.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 - 2.50
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Cost of Goods Sold: Variables

Waxed Paper cups or Foam cups
Over the years we have seen shaved ice served in a variety of containers. Some of
these containers include foam cups, squat cups, flower cups/witches hats, Chinese
take-out-containers and novelty plastic containers.
We always used the colored, insulated foam cups at our stands. We felt these cups kept
the product colder longer and were easier to wipe clean if syrup happened to run down
the cup. In addition, the insulated cups are usually the cheapest alternative. Other
alternatives include plain or white foam cups and waxed paper cups. We discourage
using clear plastic cups for your shaved ice. Customers may not understand why there
are white spots in the ice where the syrup has not seeped into yet.
Regular Straw or Spoonstraw
We suggest placing one spoonstraw and one spoon in every cup of shaved ice that is
sold. Spoonstraws help to make any cup of shaved ice a special treat. These colorful
plastic straws are made with a spoon on the end that customers will use to each the ice.
Kids and adults alike, especially enjoy the unique spoonstraws.
Block Ice vs. Cube Ice
The price you pay for ice will vary greatly depending on the type of ice that your shaved
ice shaver will accept. Block ice will generally cost more than cube ice. Wholesale
prices of block ice will range from $1.50 to $2.50 per block while bagged cube ice will
range from $1.09 to $1.75 per bag.
Fixed and Variable Costs
Rent
We have already discussed the importance of the actual location of your business. High
traffic areas that have convenient access are very helpful. However, a suitable location
will often cost you quite a bit in rent.
Rent prices may range from $50 to $500 a month. The price you pay will all depend on
the arrangement that you make with the landowner. A prime location will demand a
premium rent. As always, shop around to get your best price.
At our busiest stand, we paid $200 a month from May to October. Our landlord did not
ask for rent during the winter months when we were closed. In reality, we would have
paid $300 a month all year, if necessary. We were located right in the middle of town.
Nearby there were nine baseball fields, a community college, neighborhoods, shopping
centers and restaurants. The daily traffic count on the highway in front of our business
was about 28,000 vehicles in a 24-hour period. At this particular location, we had no
problem averaging between 300 to 700 dollars a day in sales.
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Whatever you work out with your landlord, be certain to have a contract or agreement in
writing. If possible, agree to a fixed number years for your lease. Too many times, a
snow cone or shaved ice businesses has been forced out of business and lost
thousands of dollars in revenue after one season at their location. Try to get at least a
one-year lease with the option to renew for one to two more years. This option will give
you the opportunity to get a feel for the location before committing to a long-term lease.
Labor
Unless you plan on operating your business completely by yourself, labor will most likely
be your largest expense. Because of this, it will be imperative that you keep a handle on
your labor costs.
During warm weather, we tried to keep at least two employees at each of our stands at
all times. However, if it was rainy or cloudy outside, we were quick to send one of the
employees home. By doing this, we were able to keep our labor costs down and save
hundreds of dollars.
At businesses where the owner is not the manager of day-to-day activities, labor costs
should be around 30 – 33%. This includes your manager’s wages. If the business is
owner-managed and the owner works a 40 hour work week at the business, the cost of
labor should average around 25 to 28%.
Insurance
As with any business, insurance is an important factor. It would be terrible for something
unexpected to occur and cost you a large sum of money. Insurance is a great way to
prepare for the unexpected. You can never be too careful.
There are four basic types of insurance that you may need. As always, check with your
local insurance agency and/or a local attorney to determine what may fit your business
and location the best.
1. Product Liability – generally protects you if any of your products harm any
customers
2. General Liability – generally protects you if a visitor to your place of
business is harmed or injured in any way
3. Worker Compensation – generally protects your employees as well as the
company if they are injured while at work. It’s usually required by the state
that your business is located and may or may not cover the owner of the
business. Our worker compensation proved to be invaluable one summer
after an employee was injured on the job.
4. Property Insurance – generally protects you in case of fire, theft or other
type of damage to your business or equipment
Again, it is important to speak with a local insurance agent and/or attorney to determine
what types of insurance best fits your business. As with any business expense, check
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on rates with a variety of insurance companies to determine the best match for your
budget.
Vehicle Expense
Did you know that you might be able take a portion of your mileage on your personal car
as a tax deduction on your yearly tax return? The IRS will allow a deduction of 48.50
cents a mile (in year 2007) for every mile that you classify as business mileage. Visit the
IRS website for more information.
Business mileage may include a trip to your local grocery or wholesale dealer to pick up
supplies. It may include travel to and from your place of business. We suggest keeping
a logbook in your vehicle and write down any mileage that is used for business. You will
need this information as proof for the IRS.
As with any legal or accounting advice in this manual, it is imperative that you first
speak with an attorney or certified public accountant to make sure this applies to your
situation.
Advertising
Now that you have your business open, how do you make sure customers stop by and
see what you have to offer? Besides having a good location and an eye-catching
shaved ice or snow cone building, trailer or stand, what else can you do? Be creative
and think of unique ways to advertise cheaply. You should know your area and
customers better than anyone else.
The idea is to have as many prospective customers visit your establishment as
possible. The more people who sample your shaved ice or snow cones the better
growth your business will experience.
There is an old saying in advertising that says one half of all the money spent on
advertising is wasted. The problem is determining which half is wasted. Listed below are
ways that we have advertised over the years and what seemed to work best for us.
Free Day
We have tried almost everything, including radio spots, newspaper ads and even large
roadside signs. But we have found that the most effective form of advertising that we
have used is an idea that we had on opening day back in 1994.
We were new to the area and there wasn’t another shaved ice stand around for 30
miles. The local people knew what snow cones were, but they were not familiar with
shaved ice. So on opening day, we placed colorful helium balloons all around our
location. We placed a large lettered roadside sign beside the highway in front of our
building that read “Grand Opening, Shaved Ice, 32 Flavors, FREE SAMPLES.”
To kick off our business, we gave samples of shaved ice away the first day. In fact, we
gave away around 430, 6 ounce cups of shaved ice. There was a line of customers
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outside our stand all day long, which help to create curiosity for passing motorists. The
next day we sold over $170.00 of shaved ice. The following day we sold over $300 and
from then on we never looked back!
For around $40, the total cost of all the shaved ice given away on opening day, we
launched our business and soon became the talk of the town.
The week following our grand opening was crazy. Sales were great and customers were
happy. Many of our customers that bought from us the first week were the same people
that had stopped for a free cup of shaved ice on opening day. However, the majority of
the customers were brand new. They were customers who were curious about the new
business in town or had learned about us from word of mouth. The latter of the two,
word-of-mouth advertising, has proven to be the most lucrative form of advertising for
our business.
Coupons
Coupons are an effective and economical way to advertise your business. We always
have several hundred “Free Small” coupons printed to give away throughout the
summer. You can have these coupons printed by a local print shop or you can make
your own on any personal computer and printer.
Often times, we were approached to help sponsor a local charity event. Instead of
donating cash, we always offered the coupons. Coupons are a much cheaper way to
make a donation and much more effective for your business than giving cash.
For example, every year we donated 300 coupons to the local “Relay for Life” cancer
walk. Everyone who participated in the walk received a coupon for one free small cup of
shaved ice. Out of the 300 coupons given at the cancer walk, we had around 30
coupons redeemed. Most people lost their coupons, but all 300 people received a
coupon, in their hand with the name of our business on it. Hopefully, they remembered
us and stopped the next time they drove by our shaved ice stand.
Other places to give away free coupons are local swimming pools, baseball and softball
fields, schools and local businesses. We are sure that schools in your area would love
to give away your coupons to students that made the honor roll, principal’s list or perfect
attendance.
For the fastest and quickest results, be sure to place an expiration date on the coupon.
This will encourage your prospective customer to visit your shaved ice business as soon
as possible.
Frequency Cards
Made famous by a national sub sandwich chain, frequency cards or club cards are
extremely popular with all of our customers. Kids as well as adults love to have their
club card stamped for every cup of shaved ice they buy. The cards are usually about
the size of a business card with around 30 squares on one side.
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The idea is that for every 10 or so cups of shaved ice a customer buys, they get one
free. Usually each size cup is assigned a stamp value. We had 4-cup sizes. For each
small cup the customer bought, they received one stamp on their club card. For each
medium, the customer received two stamps. For each large cup, the customer received
three stamps and so on. Customers could redeem 10 stamps for a free small (8 ounce),
20 stamps for a free medium (12 ounce), 30 stamps for a free large (16 ounce) and 40
stamps for a free jumbo (20 ounce). Often customers would keep their club card or
frequency card from year to year.
Another promo with frequency cards is to have double stamp days. Let’s say you find
Tuesday to be your slowest day of the week. Try and boost sales by giving double
stamps every Tuesday. This could also be done on rainy days. You might be able to put
a sign out beside the road advertising the double stamps. By just making a few changes
you might make your slow days a little busier.
If you would like to have a club or frequency program of you own, check with your local
print shop or office supply store. They may be able to design a club card for your
program. Usually the cards will be the same size as a business card and cost around 10
to 15 cent each. In addition, your printer may be able to customize a rubber stamp to
work with your frequency program. The upfront costs of this program may be a little
expensive however we have found it to be well worth it.
Newspaper and Radio Ads
Advertisements placed in newspapers and on radio stations can often be helpful,
however they are usually quite expensive. We would suggest keeping the use of this
type of advertising medium to a minimum. You may want to use print or radio ads to
announce your grand opening every summer or you may offer a coupon or two in the
newspaper throughout the summer. It all depends on your area, your budget and how
effective you feel that the ads are working. You may get great results!
Other Expenses to Think About
These following costs will vary depending on your location but they are important to
remember when figuring your budget.
• Utilities (Electrical, Phone, Water, Gas)
• Trash Pickup
• Repairs and Maintenance
• Property Taxes
• Legal and Accounting
• Office Supplies
• Lawn Maintenance
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Miscellaneous Tips
Paper goods locally cheaper

We suggest buying your paper goods, such as cups, spoons, and napkins, from a local
paper wholesaler. The main reason is that due to their bulky nature, shipping paper
goods can get quite expensive. However, if you wish, we will be more than happy to
ship the paper goods to you. We stock a full line of paper items ready to ship at a
moments notice.
You can buy cups, spoons and napkins in bulk from a warehouse club like Sam’s,
Costco or Wal-Mart. However, you may have a hard time finding spoonstraws, flower
cups and snow cone cups locally. You may want to purchase these items directly from
us.
Credit and Debit Cards

We estimate that less than 10% of all shaved ice business accept credit and debit
cards. The jury is still out on whether or not it is worth it. In our opinion, it is hard to
justify all the processing fees, equipment rentals, statement fees, etc. involved in credit
card processing. The shaved ice season is just too short and the average ticket sale is
usually too low to justify the added expense.
Electrical Tape
White electrical tape is a cheaper way of labeling your syrup bottles. Simply write on the
tape with a permanent sharpie and stick it on the bottle. You may purchase white
electrical tape from hardware stores such as Lowe’s or Home Depot. We also sell
printed or blank, high density synthetic Mylar Labels that you may purchase to label
your bottles. Our 3” by 1” labels are moisture and syrup resistant.
State and Local Requirements

Health Code Requirements
As with any food establishment, the handling and storage of food requires the utmost
care. This not only will help meet your local health requirements, but also will help in
developing a fine reputation with your customers.
Every state has different requirements for shaved ice businesses. Some states do not
inspect or regulate shaved ice businesses at all. Other states require quarterly or
monthly inspections. In some states, you must have running hot water and a sewage
drain. Other states have no requirement for running water at all.
It is extremely important to meet with your local or state health department or officials
prior to spending a great deal of money on your business. This may be an inspector at
your county office. If you are unsure of whom to contact, try looking in your local phone
book under Department of Health. You may try visiting a local restaurant and ask the
manager what government agency or department or official regulates and inspects their
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establishment. If you are in a larger city, you may need to comply with the city health
department as well.
State and Local Agencies

Before you spend one dollar on your new business, it will be important for you to check
with your state and local regulatory agencies to determine what requirements your
business must meet. Each area of the country is different so the more research you do
the better off you will be. You might need to purchase and apply for business or tax
permits.
Local Jurisdiction
If you wish to establish your business in your local city or town, you will most likely need
to have approval from your town board or zoning administrator. Each city’s
requirements are different. There may be local business licenses or zoning
requirements that you may have to consider before opening your business. If you locate
your business outside of local jurisdiction, there may be requirements of your county
that you may need to know.
Building Inspectors
If you plan to have electricity or water at your location, you will most likely have to meet
with your local building inspectors to determine what permits are required. If you are
constructing a permanent or portable stand you may have to get certain building permits
and inspections.
Internal Revenue Service and State Tax Department
As the saying goes, there are two things in life that are inevitable…death and taxes. In
addition to filing your tax return yearly, you will need to obtain an employer identification
number if you plan to hire employees. This number will be used in reporting withholding
taxes. Check with your local accountant or tax preparer for the IRS requirements.
State Government
Almost every state requires that sales tax be collected for each sale of an item.
Depending on your state and local government, these taxes may range from 2 to 9 % of
the sale. Call your state’s Department of Revenue for requirements that are specific for
your state or local area. There may be a local state tax office in your area.
In addition, ask your state’s Department of Revenue how to qualify for tax exempt
purchases on items that you plan on reselling (sugar, cups, ice, flavor etc.). Most likely
you will be assigned a tax-exempt number that you can use to purchase all of your
COGS items tax free.
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Shaved Ice Buildings, Trailer and Carts
If you don’t have a permanent location for you shaved ice business, you may have to
build or buy a concession trailer, portable building or cart. In the next section we will
discuss options available to those who seek to start a mobile shaved ice business.
Portable Building
Many shaved ice businesses across the country use portable buildings, also know as
stands, that are often built on 8” x 8” or 10” by 10” skids. These businesses generally
range from 8’ by 10’ to 10’ by 16’. One end of the building usually has a sliding service
window that allows you to take and hand out orders. Shaved ice buildings are often built
with the same materials as your home. Walls are constructed of standard 2” x 4” studs.
The siding is either wood or vinyl.
Almost all of these shaved ice stands are custom built buy local building contractors
which you should be able to find in your area. You might want to look in your local
yellow pages to find a contractor.
On the next page, you will find a floor plan of a typical shaved ice building.
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Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Building Basics Items

On the next few pages, you will find some of the basic items needed for any shaved ice
or snow cone business. Some of the equipment listed may or may not be required
by your local health department. These are just some of the requirements that many
of our customers have needed. Check with your local officials for the requirements in
your area. We know some states require hot and cold water, three compartment sinks,
easy cleanable walls etc. We also know of some states that have NO requirements
whatsoever. Talk about a wide range! Sometimes regulations even vary from county to
county. Be sure to check before you buy!
Stainless Steel Three Compartment Sink – This commercial type sink is found in almost
all of the food service industry. The heavy-duty sink is used to wash, rinse and sanitize
all your food utensils. The sink usually has to be large enough to wash your largest
container or utensil.
Hand Washing Sink – This is a dedicated sink that is used for hand washing. Health
departments will usually not allow a three compartment sink to double as a hand wash
sink.
Mop Sink – Often found in permanent locations only, this mop sink is only used for
cleaning your mops and mop buckets. Usually it is located outside the building on a
back wall with hot and cold water.
Easy to Clean Walls, Floors and Counters – All floors and walls need to be smooth and
cleaned easily. FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) paneling can be found at your local
building supply store. FRP can usually be found in white or almond colors. Standard
vinyl flooring will usually pass. Formica is acceptable for all counters. Whatever wall,
floor or counter surface that you choose, be sure that the material will not absorb any
moisture. Unfinished rough wood or plywood will often not pass health inspections. Be
sure to ask your local Health Department for suggestions.
Counter Space – Be sure to have adequate counter space in your shaved ice business.
You will need enough room for your shaved ice machine, flavors bottle and your
flavoring mixing area. Usually the more counter space you have, the better off you will
be. A counter depth of at least 25 inches is recommended, however a 30 inch depth is
best.
Serving Window – Most shaved ice businesses will have one or two sliding serving
windows that are used to take and hand out orders. Make sure that you have some
counter space near the window dedicated to taking orders. Often times these serving
windows are large enough to allow customers to watch their shaved ice being prepared.
Shaved Ice Flavor Menu Board - A professional looking menu board is a must for your
business. Make it eye catching! Use bright cheerful colors! You can have a menu board
designed at a local sign shop if needed. Dry erase boards are often used for menus.
Make sure to include all your flavors, prices and other items clearly on your menu
board. Make sure your menu is large enough to read should you have several
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customers in line at the same time. Customers will be able to make their menu
selections before arriving at the order window.
Running Water – Hot Water – Some, but not all, states require hot and cold water. Hot
water is a necessity if you plan to mix your own syrups on site. If city water is not
available for your location, you may get by with using potable water tanks. These tanks
often have a capacity of 10 to more than 50 gallons. Usually a pump is attached to the
water tank than provides pressure for your water system. If portable tanks are used, you
will also need a wastewater storage tank that is usually at least 25% larger than your
fresh water tank. For hot water, you can usually find a 1 to 6 gallon hot water heater at
your local building supply store. Some health departments will allow you to use the hot
water from a coffee pot instead of having a dedicated hot water heater. In depth
information on water and sewer systems is discussed later in this document.
Awnings and Signs – Many snow cone and shaved ice business owners decorate their
building or mobile unit with brightly colored awnings or signs. Check with an awning and
sign company in your area to help you add that special touch to your location.
Air Conditioner – Highly recommended for any shaved ice or snow cone business.
Spray Nozzle - One handy option that we feel is a must for all shaved ice businesses is
a counter mounted spray nozzle that is located beside your shaved ice machine. The
spray nozzle must be hooked up to a pressurized water line to work properly. The spray
nozzle helps you clean your ice shaver as well as help to remove any clogs or freeze
ups that may occur during heavy use. The nozzle recommended is similar to the spray
nozzle found in any kitchen sink.
PH Test Kit - This kit is used to check the PH of your syrups. This is required by some
health departments.
Freezer – Chest type freezers are used for storing block or bag ice. Uprights freezers do
not work well with ice blocks.
Large Ice Coolers – Will be needed for storing cube or block ice for easy access. These
are especially useful for tempering block ice. See instructions about tempering ice
detailed earlier in this manual.
Refrigerator – Will be used to store any creamers or toppings that require refrigeration.
Under counter refrigerators work well since they take up less room.
Drip Pan and Drainage Line – We suggest placing a drip pan under all ice shavers. The
drain pan collects ice overspray, water and spilled syrup and drains it away from the
machine. Drain pans are connected to a hose that discharges into the drainage system.
Shelves for Storage – Usually the more shelves you have, the better off you’ll be.
Shelves will be used to store a variety of items from cups to concentrates. Make sure
that the shelving material is easy to clean.
Ice Cream Dipping Cabinet – A must have if hand dipped ice cream will be served. Ice
cream dipping cabinets are specially made to keep ice cream at the proper temperature.
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A regular chest type freezer often will freeze the ice cream too hard. Your ice cream
vendor may be able to provide a dipping cabinet for your business.
Picnic Tables and Benches – During busy times of the day, your customers may have to
wait a few minutes for their shaved ice order. Picnic tables and benches can be very
helpful during these times. You might want to add an eye catching umbrella.
Fire Extinguishers – These are usually required by local fire marshals. Even if it isn’t a
requirement, we strongly suggestion you keep at least one good fire extinguisher
mounted within easy reach in case of an emergency.
First Aid Kit – Be prepared, just in case. There are some first aid kits designed
especially for food service businesses. You may want to check with your worker’s
compensation insurance to see what type of first aid kit they recommend.
Syrup Mixing Tank and Paddle – Used to mix up simple syrup, we suggest at least a 20
gallon mixing container.
Radio – It will aid in passing the time on those slow rainy days or to help entertain
customers.
Paper, Pens, Notepads – Useful for taking orders or making simple notes. We often
purchased notepads from our local print shop or office supply store.
Business Cards and Brochures – Always have some information on hand. You never
know when you will meet a potential customer.
Cash Register/Cash Box – A designated place to keep cash and change secure. Cash
registers are suggested when the “owner” of the business is not always on the job!
Utilities
Electrical Power Sources
If you operate your shaved ice business out of a permanent building you should already
have power. For shaved ice stands and concession trailers however, you will need to
have an electrical utility pole installed by your local power company. This is often
referred to as a temporary service pole. This pole will provide the electricity to your
location. If you have a shaved ice stand, you can hard wire the building directly to the
service pole. If you have a concession trailer, you should be able to connect the trailer
directly into a plug on the utility pole. This plug setup will allow the trailer to be mobile
when needed. Please consult with an electrician for the proper method and installation
of electrical wiring.
Generators
If you plan to travel with your shaved ice or snow ball business you most likely will have
to know where your electricity will come from. Ideally there would always be an
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electrical plug within 25 feet of anywhere you decide to set up your business; however
we all know that is not the case. What do you do? Do you get out two of your 100 foot
extension cords? Absolutely not! More on drop cords later, but most of our shaved ice
vendors will turn to a generator to supply their power needs.
Generators come in all sorts of sizes and are generally rated in kilowatts often referred
to as KW. This is the measure of watts produced by the generator. Thus a 5 KW will
produce 5000 watts. A 2.5 KW will produce 2500 watts. So how many KWs do you
need? It will depend on the ice shaver your buy. For example, currently our most
powerful ice shaver is our 1047 Hawaii’s Finest, which requires almost 1600 watts. So,
would a 2 KW generator work? NO! You want to make sure that you have a constant
and reliable power source for your ice shaver. Insufficient power will cause the motor in
your ice shaver to overheat and ruin your motor. In order to safely operate the 1047 ice
shaver we would suggest at least twice the amount of watts that is needed. The extra
watts will cover the startup power that is needed by the motor. The smallest one we
would suggest for a 1047 would be a 3500 watt or 3.5 KW generator. Ideally you would
purchase at least a 5 KW generator for any machine.
When determining the size of your generator, don’t forget about the other items that you
will pull electricity. You might have to power a freezer, an air conditioner, a refrigerator,
radio, hot water heater or another ice shaver. Add the wattage requirements of all your
equipment and double the total to get an approximate wattage requirement.
What is the ideal generator? We say the bigger, the better and that you get what you
pay for. We would try to buy or rent the largest generator that we could. A 5000 -7500
watt should do the trick for most businesses, but just be sure and add up all your watts.
Look for generators that run quiet and have electric start. These features will come in
handy when you are in the field.
Two good places to look for generators are www.NorthernTool.com and
www.DuroPower.com.
Extension Cords
First let us say whenever possible avoid using long extension/drop cords. We know they
are needed from time to time so limited use is generally OK. However, we have seen
many ice shaver motors burn up over the years because someone tried to run power
through 300 feet of 16 gauge extension cords.
When you do have to use extension cords, we suggest obeying 2 rules. First of all, use
the shortest cord possible. Don’t use a 100 ft drop cord when a 50 ft will suffice. The
second rule is use a heavy gauge cord. Extension cords are measured in gauges
ranging from 10 to 18. The lower numbered cords are thicker and better for heavier
uses. So don’t buy anything higher than a 12 gauge extension cord.
The reason you want to use the shortest and heaviest gauge is that when electricity
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more power that is lost. In addition, thicker gauge cords lose less power than thinner
gauge cords. Lose too much power and as we said before, your ice shaver motor will
burn up, leading to expensive repairs. Don’t run multiple pieces of equipment on one
cord. If you are operating two ice shavers, use two separate drop cords.
Water and Sewer
If your shaved ice location already has city water and a sewer connection, you should
have this covered. If city water and sewer are not available, you may have to build your
own water and sewer system.
For shaved ice stands that do not have access to water and sewer, you may be able to
build your own pressurized water system inside your stand or trailer with a few of the
basic parts listed below. Please remember that all the concession trailers we sell come
complete with a water and sewer system, similar to the one in the diagram below.
Items Needed
• 10 to 20 gallon FDA approved, polyethylene tank (for freshwater)

• Polyethylene tank at least 25% bigger than your freshwater tank (for waste
water)
• Shurflo on demand pump - Visit www.shurflo.com to find your local dealer. We
like the any of the 8000 series, specifically pump model 8025-213-236.
• 1 to 6 gallon Hot Water Heater – We like Model W-152 by Insinkerator
• PVC and CPVC Pipe, ½” to ¾” should do, glue and cleaner
• Various PVC and CPVC pipe and/or fittings depending on what you plan to
plumb
• Drainage pipe and fittings
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Above is a rough diagram that shows how to use the materials listed to build your own
pressurized water and waste water system. Use this as a starting point. You may want
to plumb additional sinks, a counter mounted spray nozzle, etc. Don’t forget about a
drain line for your machine’s drip pan. Just be sure to follow all local building codes and
regulations. You may want to have a plumber and/or an electrician to look over your
work.
Water pressure is created by the Shurflo pump which will turn itself on automatically
when it senses a drop in pressure. When pressure returns to a certain level, the pump
cuts itself off. It works great!
One caveat, before buying your freshwater and wastewater tanks be sure they will fit in
your stand or trailer. Also think about how you are going to fill and empty the tanks. You
might have to do some additional plumbing. Tanks are sold in several different sizes
and shapes. Some good places to look for tanks are www.USPlastics.com and
www.Plastic-Mart.com.
To keep the water in your water tanks and lines fresh and free of mold, you can buy
some chlorine additives from any local RV store. We also recommend using a water
filter when filling your freshwater tank.
Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Concession Trailers
We sell a complete line of first class shaved ice

concession trailers ranging from 5’x10’ to 6’x14’. Available
in 4 sizes and 6 different colors, our concession trailers
are perfect for any shaved ice or snow cone business.
The most popular size we sell is the 6’x14’ model. The
second most popular size is the 6’x12’ (see photo to the
left). We rarely sell anything smaller than the 6’x12’. In
fact, we don’t recommend anything smaller. The 6’ x10’
and 5’x10’ are just too small, in our opinion.
The 6’x14’ is great if you ever want to add other items such as hot dogs, popcorn,
cotton candy, nachos, etc. It even has enough room for a second shaved ice machine.
The added room is great for those busy times when there are 3 to 4 people working in
the trailer.
These concession trailers have it all! In our opinion, they are beautiful. We have been to
the factory, met the owners, the sales manager, the graphics design department and
even the workers who build your trailers. The concession trailers we sell are not your
typical, mass produced, concession trailer that look just like all the others you see.
These shaved ice concession trailers are hand crafted, brightly colored, made to order,
first class trailers that will stand out above the competition any day of the week!
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We searched for years to find a concession trailer that met our high standards and
expectations. We finally found our ideal trailer with this manufacturer. We wouldn’t buy
anything except this line of trailers; we certainly wouldn’t recommend anything else to
our customers. In fact, years before we were a dealer for this line of trailers, we
recommended them without making a single commission.
Typically, all our concession trailers are made-to-order. However, a few trailers may be
in stock during slower times of the year. Just give us a call at 1-800-742-8334 to find out
what is available. If you need to order a trailer, you can usually have one manufactured
within 2 to 6 weeks depending on the time of year. Our busiest time for concession
trailers is April through August, so order early. An $1800 deposit can put a trailer into
production for you. The balance will be due upon delivery or pickup.
Below are just some of the specs and options available for our concession trailers.
Remember, specifications change from time to time. Always check for current specs
before making a deposit or purchase. See our website at www.1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
for current specifications and for our gallery of concession photos of inside and outside
of the trailers.
Standard Concession Trailer Specifications

• Available Sizes: 5’x10’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 6’x14’
• Available Colors: Red, White, Blue, Green, Yellow and Orange
• Windows: All trailers come standard with one curbside window. Additional
windows may be added.
• Axles: All trailers are single axle except 6’x14’, which is a double axle.
• Inside Height: All trailers are 6’ 4” except the 6’x14’ which is 6’ 8”.
• (2) rear stabilizer jacks
• All windows have awning covers and serving shelves.
• Battery lock box is located on outside of trailer.
• 13,500 BTU Coleman center mounted roof air conditioner.
• 12 Volt plug for cell phone charger.
• Outside menu board light next to serving window, on curbside window only.
• Detachable tongue that aids in theft prevention, accidents and space
requirements.
• Deep cycle 12-volt battery for inside lights, 12-volt ice shaver and water pump.
• Automatic battery system charger
• Aluminum Countertops (NSF Approved)
• 3 compartment sink (3 sinks side by side, not one big sink)
• Hand wash sink
• Hot water system, 1500-watt fast recovery, 115 volts
• 18 gallon freshwater tank
• 40 gallon waste-water holding tank
• 13 cubic foot chest freezer for holding ice. The 5’x10’ trailer has a 9 cubic foot
freezer (chest freezers are not for freezing ice).
• Cash drawer built in next to main serving window
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• Bottle racks
• Cup racks
• Under counter cabinets
• Halogen interior lighting
• Sliding service window and screens
• All D.O.T. lighting and safety chains, 2” ball
• Easy to wash walls and floors
• Aluminum door, deadbolt included
• Screen door with latch
• Pin stripes/decals to enhance trailer looks
• Dexter 3500 # axle with easy lube hubs
• Heavy-duty trailer tires
• Outside water filler
• Easy drain for waste tank on outside of trailer
• Removable hitch to deter theft
Serving Windows
The serving window comes standard on what we call the curbside of all of our
concession trailers. You can see the “curbside window” in location A, in the diagram
above. However, on some of our trailers, you have a few options for placing additional
serving windows.
For the 6'x14' concession trailer, you have the option of having one, two or three
windows. For the 6'x14' concession trailer, you can choose from location A, B or C. Our
most common configuration for the 6'x14' is to have two windows, one at location A and
the other at location B.
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For the 6'x10' and 6'x12' concession trailers, you have the option of having one or two
serving windows. The locations available for the 6’x12’ are the curbside location (A) or
on the rear of the trailer (see location B).
For the 5'x10’ concession trailer, the concession serving window can only be placed in
the standard curbside location (A).
Trailer Layouts
On the next few pages are various diagrams of our 6’x14’ concession trailers. The other
trailers are similar, but of course smaller. Some features in the diagrams are options
and may not be included in the base trailer price.
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Concession Trailer Options
You will find several of the options available for all of our concession trailers listed
below:
• Fresh water and wastewater tank gauges - Required in many states!

• Drip pan for shaved ice or snow cone machines - Highly recommended
• Spray Nozzle installed next to ice shaver - Highly recommended
• Chrome Wheels - A great addition! Gives the trailer that extra touch of class.
• Spare Tire Wheel Rack and Cover - You never know when you will have a
flat.
• 3 or 2 sink cover - Gives additional counter space.
• Chasing rope lights with control box – Sets you out from the crowd at any
night event.
• NSF Houston Code 2-Compartment sink with large water supply
• 13 Cu. Foot NSF Freezer
• NSF 3 compartment sink
• Burglar Bars
• Clearance Marker Lights
• Undercoating
• Steady burn rope lights
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• Add 4" to inside height of trailer (total 6'8") (For 5’x10’, 6’x10’ and 6’x12’)
Which concession trailer would we buy?
Customers call us almost everyday and ask, “If you were buying a trailer, what would
you buy?” Below is the setup we like the best.
• 6’x14’ tandem axle trailer

• In Blue, Green, Yellow or Orange (Other colors include, Red and White)
• One additional serving window in the rear of the trailer
• Fresh water and wastewater tank gauges
• Drip pan for shaved ice or snow cone machines
• Spray Nozzle installed next to ice shaver
• Chrome Wheels
• Spare Tire Wheel Rack and Cover
• 3 or 2 sink cover
• Chasing rope lights with control box
Below are a few pictures of our concession trailers. Additional photos may be viewed
online at our website. Please note that these pictures are representative only. Some
features in these pictures may be custom options, not be included in the standard option
package. Features will vary depending on your trailer size and options chosen. For
questions please call 1-800-742-8334.
Trailer Pictures
On the next page are some examples of some of the trailers that we have sold.
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Construction
These trailers have been manufactured for almost 20 years. Many improvements have
been made over the years to comply with Federal and State Regulations. Trailer walls
are framed with 2”x2” fir strips, covered with plywood and then with easy-clean
sheeting. The floors are constructed of ¾” plywood covered with sheet vinyl for ease of
cleaning. The trailer’s exterior is covered with baked aluminum sheeting and comes in a
variety of colors. The roof is one piece fiberglass that prevents leaking.
Water and Waste System
Each trailer comes with an 18 gallon fresh water and 40 gallon wastewater tank. The
water system is considered an open system since you fill up the fresh water tank as
needed. The water fill connection is of a quick-disconnect type. You cannot hook up a
pressurized water line to the trailer and maintain constant pressure. The water system
pressure is maintained by an on-demand 12 volt water pump. Hot water is supplied by a
2.5 gallon, 1500 watt, quick recovery, 110v hot water heater. Water and drain lines are
made of schedule 40 PVC or CPVC pipe. The fresh and waste water tanks are made of
heavy duty ¼” thick polyethylene. The tanks can withstand a constant operating
temperature of 140 degrees F to intermittent service up to 160 degrees F. The tanks are
translucent and UV stabilized. A drain valve is located on the outside of the trailer near
the rear to provide a quick and easy way to drain the waste tank.
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Tank gauges
Many states now require that tank gauges be installed on the fresh and waste water
tanks of all concession trailers. These gauges allow you to quickly monitor each tank’s
capacity. Tank gauges can only be installed during the manufacturing process and
cannot be retrofitted on existing trailers.
Tank gauges are not standard on our concession trailers but may be added as an
option. We highly recommend adding tank gauges to all concession trailers.
Sinks
There are 4 sinks in all of our concession trailers. One sink is designated for hand
washing only. The other three sinks are located side by side and will satisfy the three
sink requirement mandatory with most health departments. The dimension of each sink
is 12”l x 10”w x 5.5”d.
Electrical System
There are 5 pieces of equipment in the concession trailer that require electricity. The
electrical requirements for each are below:
Air conditioner 1155 watts 10.5 amps

Hot Water Heater 1375 watts 12.5 amps
Lights 55 watts 0.5 amps
Freezer 660 watts 6.0 amps
Ice Shaver varies depending on model
Inside the trailer you will find multiple 110v plugs and 12v plugs. For example, a 6’x14’
trailer will have five 110 volt plugs and two 12 volt plugs in the following locations:
• (1) 110 volt outlet above the hand wash sink counter (for additional equipment)
• (1) 110 volt outlet below the hand wash sink counter (great for a small
refrigerator)
• (1) 110 volt outlet above the chest freezer (used for freezer)
• (2) 110 volt outlets on rear wall above the ice shaver counter (for 110 volt ice
shavers or other equipment)
• (1) 12 volt plug on rear wall above the ice shaver (for 12 volt ice shavers)
• (1) 12 volt plug located on hand wash sink cabinet (for cell phone)
The concession trailer is supplied with a 30 amp electrical plug and cord which can be
used to plug directly into electrical service. This is handy if you have an electrical pole
nearby. The plug is wired directly to a breaker box inside the trailer that distributes
electricity throughout the trailer.
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The concession trailer also comes with a 12 volt battery and a battery charger that will
power the 12 volt lights, water pump, the cell phone plug and a 12 volt ice shaver if
needed. When power is supplied to the concession trailer, the battery charger
automatically keeps the battery fully charged.
Bottle Racks
Each trailer comes with white wire bottle racks that are located on the rear wall of the
trailer just above the ice shaver counter. Depending on whether or not a rear window is
added, the wire racks will hold between 25 to 36 bottles in the 6’x14’ concession trailer.
Menu Light
Each concession trailer comes with a menu light that is located on the left side when
you are facing the serving window, from the street. Menu lights are only available on
curbside windows only. Menu lights cannot be added to additional windows due to
space requirements.
Lighting
There are two types of light fixtures located inside the trailer. You will have regular
halogen lighting which runs off of 110 volt electricity. You will also have 12 volt lighting
which operates off of the 12 volt battery.
Freezer
A residential style chest freezer comes standard in all of our concession trailers. The
6’x14’, 6’x12’ and 6’x10’ trailers come with a 13 cubic foot freezer that will hold around
50 blocks of ice (5 ½” by 5 ½” by 12”). The 5’x10’ trailer has a 9 cubic foot freezer that
holds around 36 blocks of ice (5 ½” by 5 ½” by 12”). Of course these chest freezers will
also hold bags of ice for cube ice shavers!
The chest freezer in the concession trailer is designed for keeping ice cold; it is not
designed for freezing blocks of ice.
Counter and Cabinet Space
All counters have a standard 25” depth. The rear counter on the 6’ x14’ trailer that holds
the ice shaver measures 72” w x 25”d. In the 6’x14’ trailer there is extra counter space
beside the hand wash sink that measures 42”w by 25”d. This extra counter space can
be used for another ice shaver or other equipment, such as hot dog steamers, popcorn
machines, etc.
There is a space for a small refrigerator underneath the hand wash sink counter in the
6’x14’ trailer.
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Lettering/Pinstripes
Standard pinstripes are included in price. Custom lettering is not included in base price
but can be added at the factory for a very reasonable charge.
Delivery, Titling and Sales Tax
Delivery is not included in the price. The trailer can be delivered directly to you for
around $1 per mile, plus fuel surcharge. The delivery fee is based on mileage, one way
from the factory to the destination. It is not based on round trip mileage. If you desire,
you can pick up the trailer directly from the manufacturer.
Buyer will be responsible for all titling and sales taxes that are applicable. Buyer will be
issued a MSO at the time of delivery or pickup. Residents of Alabama will be charged
sales tax.
Trailer Wiring (signal & brake lights)
The 5’x10, 6’x10’ and the 6’x12’ trailers use a flat 4 pin wiring hookup for the lights. The
6’x14’ trailer uses a 6 pin, small, round wiring hookup for lights and brakes.
Towing Equipment
All trailers use a 2” ball for towing. Ideal ball height from the ground to the top of ball is
15” to 16”.
Trailer Payment
If there is not a trailer in stock that meets your requirements, an $1800 deposit is due in
order to build your trailer. Balance is due, in full, in the form of a cashier’s check, prior to
delivery or pickup. If the trailer is to be delivered by the factory, full payment is due
before trailer will leave the factory. All transactions must be completed within 30 days
from the completion date of the trailer or your deposit will be forfeited. Credit cards are
not accepted for trailer payments or deposit.
Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Carts
Shaved Ice Cart with Umbrella

Just think of the extra shaved ice or snow cone sales you can
make with this custom cart. Load it up with your machine, ice,
flavors, moneybox and you will be ready to go.
Make it easy for your customers to buy from you and watch
your sales multiply. The insulated compartments will hold ice
for hours.
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Most shaved ice and snow cone machines will fit on the counter top. Great for shaved
ice or snow cone machines that are smaller than 18" W x 18" L x 30" H and not heavier
than 85 lbs. (Check dimensions first!)
Shaved Ice Cart Specifications

• 74 1/4” L x 31 3/4'” W x 94” H (with umbrella)
• 74 1/4” L x 31 3/4'” W x 51” H (without umbrella)
• 240 lbs
• Durable Polyethylene Construction with foam insulation
• 4 Heavy Duty 8” Swivel Casters with brake
• Available in Blue, Red, Green and Black
• Matching Removable Umbrella – Approximately 6’ in diameter
• Heavy Duty Vinyl, Full Color, Hawaiian Shaved Ice Banner 5’ L x 2’ W
• Large Handles located on each side for easy mobility
• Great for shaved ice machines that are no larger than 18" W x 18" L x 30" H or
no heavier than 85 lbs.
• 51" counter reduces risk of “reach over” theft
• "See thru" sneeze guard protects food
• 2 Insulated Compartments with doors that can be used to store ice
• Insulated Compartments measure 19 5/8” W x 25 1/2” D x 14 1/2” H approx. 4.17
cub. ft each
• Insulated Compartments capacity: 7 Round Block Ice Molds each (14 total) or
Approx 9 bags of ice each (18 total)(8 lb bags)
• Center Storage Compartment 13” W x 24” D x 14” H
• Removable dray complete with cash box and tray
• Removable Menu Board with erasable surface 14 3/16” x 21” x 2 1/4”
• Serving Counter 11” W x 72” L
• 3 molded counter wells, 2 Outer Wells measures 22” L x 15” W x 6” D, Middle
Well measures 12” L x 19 3/4” W x 6” D,
• Large Drip Tray with drain tube 22” W x 25 3/4"L x 3” H
• 3 removable well covers (2 are cutting board quality)
• Work great with the HC-8E, HF-500E, SI-100E, 1027, 1027HD, 1360 Snow Cone
Machine. Not compatible with the "Old New Orleans Block Ice Shaver" or the
"New Orleans Snow" block shaver. Questions about your machine fitting this
cart? Call 1-800-742-8334
• Item ships freight and availability varies. Generally takes 2 to 5 weeks for delivery
• Machine, flavors, and other supplies not included
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Snow Cone Cart 48” 2 Wheel – 3150SK

Solid, stainless steel top provides ample workspace. Bold
graphics make this unit a crowd-drawing moneymaker, great
for a variety of locations and venues!
Specifications
48" long
2 wheels
Shown with 1002 Deluxe Sno-Konette, not included with cart
Snow Cone Cart - Small

Increase your sales with a convenient spoke-wheel, sno-cone cart.
Our steel carts – custom designed for Paragon sno-cone machines
-- are finished with powder-coat paint that resists chipping. Carts
have a storage area and are easy to break down for storage and
transportation.
Snow Cone Cart Specifications

Weight: 46.00 pounds
Dimensions: 16" X 34" X 30”
Snow Cone Cart - Medium

Increase your sales with a convenient spoke-wheel, sno-cone cart.
Our steel carts – custom designed for Paragon sno-cone machines --
are finished with powder-coat paint that resists chipping. Carts have
a storage area and are easy to break down for storage and
transportation.
• Weight: 58.00 pounds

• Dimensions: 16" X 38" X 30"
Shaved Ice – Snow Cone Wagon – 36” – 2936F

The #2936HF Four Wheel Shaved Ice Wagon will be a great addition
to your shaved ice business. It is made of stainless steel and painted
white with an epoxy powder coating. It’s decorated with Hawaii’s
Finest shaved ice graphics. Zinc plated wheels. Some assembly
required. Open back for storage. This item ships via freight (common
carrier). Wheels are not steerable.
The striped awning assembly (#2144HFB), ice shaver (#1027HD)

and shaved ice bottle rack (#2724) shown in picture are not
included.
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• Body measures 20" x 36" (51 x 91 cm).

• 94 lbs.
Shaved Ice – Snow Cone Wagon – 48” – 2129HF

The #2129HF Four Wheel Shaved Ice Wagon will be a great addition
to your shaved ice business. Made of stainless steel and painted
white with an epoxy powder coating, it is decorated with Hawaii’s
Finest shaved ice graphics. Zinc plated wheels. Open back for
storage. Some assembly required. This item ships via freight
(common carrier).
The striped awning assembly (#2144HFB), ice shaver (#1027HD)

and tiered shaved ice rack (#2725) shown in picture are not
included.
• Body measures 20" x 48" (51 x 122 cm).

• 121 lbs.
Snow Cone Cart

This 2 wheel Snow Cone Cart is perfect for your snow cone business.
Measuring 28" x 20" with a stainless steel, white, powder coated
frame, this attractive cart provides ample room for extra syrup bottles.
Ships UPS.
Snow cone machine #1009, Dispenserack #1067 and 3 Syrvelles

#1028 shown in picture are NOT included.
Closing
Thanks for taking the time to read, Cold Cash, our shaved ice and snow cone business
manual. We hope that you found this information helpful and informative. Your own
shaved ice or snow cone business can be very profitable and very rewarding. We have
helped thousands of shaved ice businesses throughout the years and we look forward
to helping you! If you have additional questions, please email us at CustomerCare@1-
800-Shaved-Ice.com or call us at 1-800-Shaved-Ice (1-800-742-8334). We are always
here to help!
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PO Box 10
301 Raleigh Street
Phone: 1-800-Shaved Ice (1-800-742-8334)
Direct: 910-594-1691
Fax: 770-234-6333
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Disclaimer - Thanks for visiting 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com! We wish you great success in

operating your own shaved ice or snow cone business. Feel free to use the following
information as a starting point to help guide you in opening and operating a successful
shaved ice, snow ball or snow cone business. Please note that we do not guarantee or
warrant that this information will apply directly to a business venture in your area.
Income and expense information are given only as examples. 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com
and its parent company, Mary Mack’s, Inc. does not guarantee the performance of any
shaved ice or snow cone business. In addition, the information presented in this
manual was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, at the time it was written. However,
occasionally the information and specifications of the machines, supplies, trailers, etc.
may change. Always check for current information or specifications before making any
purchase. This information should be used for general purposes only. We are not nor
do we claim to be Certified Public Accountants, lawyers/attorneys, licensed insurance
agents, building inspectors, Department of Health officials or any other federal, state or
local government agency. Business regulations and requirements vary greatly though
out the United States. Please check with your local health department/food inspection
officials, zoning officials, building inspectors, city, county, and state officials in your area
prior to purchasing any equipment or supplies for your business. If you have additional
questions please call us at 1-800-Shaved-Ice, (1-800-742-8334), or (910-594-1691).
You may also email us at CustomerCare@1-800-Shaved-Ice.com or send
correspondence to 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com, PO Box 10, Newton Grove, NC 28366. This
information is copyrighted and cannot be redistributed or sold without permission.
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Difference between Shaved Ice and Snow Cones 8-9

Operating your Shaved Ice or Snow Cone business 10 - 15

Types of Shaved Ice Shavers and Snow Cone Machines 15 - 37

Ice Information and Tips 36 - 39

Flavors and Recipes 39 - 43

Flavor List 43- 46

Shaved Ice Techniques 57 - 61

Serving Supplies and Containers 66 - 68

Shaved Ice Signs and Apparel 68

Complete Business Packages 68 - 69

Business Revenue and Expenses 70 – 77

State and Local Requirements 81

Concession Trailer Information and Design 89 – 100

Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Carts 100 - 103

Disclaimer 2 & 104

We at 1-800-Shaved-Ice.com and Hawaiian Shaved Ice.com, stand behind everything

Who is on the other end of the phone?

Where are we located?

Shaved Ice, Shave Ice, Snowball, or Snow Cone?

Shaved Ice or Snow Ball Snow Cone

• Most commonly called Hawaiian • Often served in one or two sizes.

• The smooth product is great for • Easy and quick to make.

Operating Your Shaved Ice or

Do you need a Franchise?

Types of Shaved Ice or Snow Cone Buildings/Locations

Mobile Concession Trailers or Vehicles

Closing (should be able to leave within 15-20 minutes of closing)

Help, I need a loan!

Types of Ice Shavers and Snow Cone Machines

What type of machine do you need?

Features Cube Shaved Ice Block Shaved Ice

Cube Ice Shavers

The HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver is our best

The HC-8E features of the cube ice shaver include a

HC-8E Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver Specifications

The Snowie 3000 blade can be changed with a single screwdriver

Snowie 3000 Specifications

Features of this machine include a blade adjustment knob and a built

Heavy Duty Hawaii’s Finest Shaved Ice Machine – 1027HD

The 3/4HP Super Shaver 1047 is the world’s highest producing

Features of this machine include a blade adjustment knob and a

Super Shaver with ¾ Gear Drive Motor 1047 Specifications

Take the Little Snowie Shaved Ice Machine, a high quality

Little Snowie Specifications

Block Ice Shavers

Hawaiian Style Block Machines (right) are more upright or vertical. It

Features Hawaiian Style New Orleans Style

New Orleans Snow Block Ice Shaver

1. Stainless Steel Construction: Entire cabinet constructed of heavy-

3. Tri-cutter Head: Machined aluminum cutter head designed to hold the

4. Belt Guard: Stainless steel belt guard designed to aesthetically enhance

6. Stainless Steel Blades: Proper composition of stainless steel and

7. Magnetic Door: Magnetically latching door securely holds door in place

9. ETL Listed for NSF sanitation and UL safety standards. Recognized

10. Available in 115 volt, 12 volt and 220 volt.

Swan Block Ice Shaver SI-100E

Swan Block Ice Shaver SI-100E

Battery Powered Cube and Block Ice Shavers