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How to Attract More Visitors to Your Quick-Serve Restaurant and Boost Their In-Store Experience

By Nathan Link, Mar 14, 2023

Learn tips & strategies for developing a unique brand identity, creating a great atmosphere, and training your staff to keep customers coming back for more

Why Profitable Franchises Serve Frozen Drinks

By Nathan Link, Dec 1, 2022

Learn why many of the world's most profitable franchises choose to serve frozen beverages, including Taco Bell, Burger King, AMC Theaters, and more!

5 Ways To Increase Your Franchise Sales in the Fall

By Nathan Link, Oct 27, 2022

Searching for ways to increase your franchise sales in the fall months? Look no further! In this article, we explore 5 strategies to increase QSR profits.

How Frozen Beverages Drive Greater QSR Sales

By Nathan Link, Oct 10, 2022

Read how to increase your quick service restaurant’s sales with frozen beverages! Strategies include limited-time offers, seasonal promotions, and more!

Everything You Can Make with a Commercial Frozen Drink Machine

By Nathan Link, Aug 17, 2022

Learn about every type of drink you can produce with a commercial frozen drink machine, including slushies, multi-flavor drinks, frozen cocktails and more!

5 Ways to Increase Your Convenience Store’s Summer Sales

By Nathan Link, Jun 30, 2022

Learn how to increase sales in a convenience store during summer months! Strategies include limited-time offers, seasonal promotions, and more. Read now!

Granita Machines vs Frozen Drink Dispensers Which is Better?

By Nathan Link, Jun 27, 2022

Learn the difference between granita machines and frozen drink dispensers, including which system drives more sales and produces greater profit margins!

Frozen Drink Machine Expenses: Everything You Should Know

By Nathan Link, Jun 23, 2022

Learn about the different expenses associated with owning and operating a frozen drink machine, including cost of acquisition, maintenance, and more!

Where to Get a Commercial Frozen Drink Machine for Sale

By Nathan Link, Mar 30, 2022

How to buy a Commercial Frozen Drink Machine for Sale? With novelty drinks that sell at a higher price point, business owners will enjoy a higher profit

5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Frozen Drink Slush Machine

By Nathan Link, Mar 9, 2022

When it comes to frozen drink machines, the number of options can be overwhelming check what to Consider Before Purchasing a Frozen Drink Slush Machine

What is Right for You? Slushie Machine vs. Frozen Drink Machine

By Nathan Link, Mar 2, 2022

Everything you need to know about the differences between a slushie machine and a frozen drink machine, so you can choose the right one.

Why Frozen Beverage Machines Have a Better ROI than Slushie Machines

By Nathan Link, Feb 7, 2022

Frozen beverage machines come with minimal effort and maximum profit, and their machines require very little maintenance.

How to Generate a Profit from a Frozen Carbonated Beverage Machine

By Nathan Link, Feb 7, 2022

It’s hard to lose money when you’re selling water and carbon dioxide - literally! It’s a simple, profitable recipe that’s too tasty to pass up.

5 Things To Consider When Purchasing A Frozen Ice Drinks Machine

By Nathan Link, Apr 30, 2020

Whatever the season – a frozen ice drinks machine holds year-round appeal. Check here what you have To Consider When Purchasing A Frozen Ice Drinks Machine

Top 5 Profit-Boosting Commercial Frozen Drink Machine Features

By Nathan Link, Mar 30, 2020

Frozen drinks machines start earning from day one. High-impact, eye-catching machines that can be custom branded and placed in most spaces. Check this here

Is an Ice Drink Machine Worth Investing In?

By Nathan Link, Mar 5, 2020

Considering investing in a commercial Ice Drink Machine? Here are 5 Factors that make ice drinks a profitable product category with high ROI >

7 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Commercial Ice Drink Machine

By Nathan Link, Mar 5, 2020

Ice drinks are very popular among customers and highly profitable for retailers. What Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Commercial Ice Drink Machine

5 Must-Serve Frozen Alcoholic Drinks and How to Make Them

By Keith Geffken, Feb 13, 2020

Drive Foot Traffic and Sales with an Exciting, New Frozen Beverage Product Line

9 Ways to Make Money With a Frozen Drink Machine

By Nathan Link, Feb 13, 2020

Frozen beverage machines can also include bright, distinctive product advertising directly on the front. Learn 9 Ways to Make Money With them

The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products: Frozen Nitro Drinks

By Nathan Link, Jan 22, 2020

Check here what are the Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines for Nitro Drinks. Are they carbonated or nitrogen-infused? Learn about it here!

The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products: Frozen Nitro Tea

By Nathan Link, Dec 23, 2019

Nitro cold brew has gone mainstream and is already one of Starbucks’ best-selling drinks. Check The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products.

The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products: Frozen Nitro Coffee

By Nathan Link, Dec 2, 2019

New and creative coffee options have exploded in popularity. Check here what Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines we have for Frozen Nitro Coffee.

NACS 2019: Top Convenience Retail Trends and Key Takeaways

By Nathan Link, Nov 26, 2019

Over 1,200 exhibitors presented the latest innovations in convenience retail at NACS 2019.

The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products: Slush & Granita

By Nathan Link, Nov 14, 2019

Discover the different types of frozen drink machines and products, and why the granita (or slush) machine can be the best option for your counter.

How to Decide Whether to Buy New or Used Commercial Frozen Beverage Equipment

By Nathan Link, Nov 4, 2019

How to Decide if you need to Buy New or Used Commercial Frozen Beverage Equipment? If you’ve not made the decision to purchase your equipment outright.

The Different Types of Frozen Drink Machines & Products: Multi-Flavor & Alcoholic

By Nathan Link, Oct 14, 2019

One of the best ways to generate more traffic and sales, and stay ahead of your competition, is to offer an innovative Multi-Flavor frozen beverage program

Repair vs. Replace: When is it Time to Replace Your Frozen Beverage Dispenser?

By Nathan Link, Sep 9, 2019

If you’ve had a frozen beverage program running for a few years, you’ve likely had to have your equipment serviced or repaired at some point.

Customization is a Key Consideration When Selecting a Frozen Beverage Partner

By Nathan Link, Aug 1, 2019

Frozen drinks are the fastest-growing segment in the beverage industry. Customization can be the Key to selecting a Frozen Beverage Partner

How to Decide Whether to Buy, Rent, or Lease Your Commercial Frozen Beverage Equipment

By Nathan Link, Jul 15, 2019

More retailers are implementing a frozen beverage program, due to extremely high-profit margins, and little required labor, skill, or training to operate.

How to Increase Convenience Store Sales

By Keith Geffken, Jun 5, 2019

In this blog, you will find five tips to instantly drive more foot traffic to your convenience store and see huge increases in sales and profitability!

Top 5 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Frozen Beverage Partner

By Keith Geffken, May 7, 2019

Every business is looking for new ways to increase revenue and profitability that are effective. We can provide you with this reducing effort and expense.

5 Ways QSRs Can Quickly Boost Profits

By Nathan Link, Apr 3, 2019

Every business is looking for new ways to increase revenue. Check here 5 Ways QSRs Can Quickly help you to Boost Profits.

Why Frozen Beverages Are So Profitable

By Nathan Link, Apr 3, 2019

When it comes to fun and exciting products that draw customers in, and also maximize profits, few products beat frozen carbonated beverages.

Top 5 Things to Consider when Purchasing Frozen Beverage Equipment

By Nathan Link, Mar 11, 2019

Learn the Top Things you need to Consider when Purchasing Frozen Beverage Equipment. How to select the frozen beverage program that is best for you.

C-Stores are Ramping Up with Frozen Beverages

By Nathan Link, Feb 6, 2019

As consumer demands are evolving, C-stores will rethink what they are offering for convenience, especially in the drink department.

6 Industries that Have Expanded Their Menu with Frozen Drinks

By Keith Geffken, Jan 8, 2019

As the frozen beverage category has expanded to encompass a wider range of products more industries are investing in commercial frozen drink programs.

How to Increase Foot Traffic with a Frozen Beverage Center

By Keith Geffken, Dec 11, 2018

Adding a frozen beverage program is a smart and easy way to expand your product offerings and lure in customers to purchase frozen drinks !

The customers have spoken: Frozen beverages are fan favorite!

By Nathan Link, Nov 26, 2018

As brightly colored, sugary refreshments, frozen drinks are providing another reason to stop at a convenience store or a restaurant.

4 Key Benefits to Setting Up a New Frozen Drink Machine Program

By Keith Geffken, Nov 12, 2018

Setting up a frozen drink program has endless benefits.

One of the Easiest Ways to Grow Your Profit Margin

By Nathan Link, Oct 19, 2018

Frozen drinks have always been a popular item. Operators can sell frozen beverages as a premium item, raising the price compared to regular fountain drinks

Frozen Drinks: Why it's the fastest growing segment in the beverage industry

By Nathan Link, Sep 28, 2018

Finding the best, most reliable equipment with superb customer support for your frozen drink program is key to consider in maximizing profit potential.