Ice Cream Equipment Business

Ice Cream Equipment Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Imagine supplying the heart and soul of every ice cream shop. An ice cream equipment business focuses on providing essential machinery such as freezers, mixers, and dispensers to both new and established ice cream parlors.

The concept is straightforward: identify, source, and sell high-quality ice cream equipment. By building strong relationships with reliable manufacturers, you ensure that your products meet the needs of your customers. From small start-ups seeking compact machines to large chains in need of robust systems, your business can cater to a wide spectrum of clients.

This idea caters to the evergreen market of ice cream, a treat beloved by all ages. Starting this venture involves some initial capital to purchase inventory, along with a good eye for durable and efficient equipment. Successful entrepreneurs in this space can expect consistent demand and the satisfaction of supporting sweet dreams one machine at a time.

In this list, you'll find real-world ice cream equipment business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a ice cream equipment business that makes money.

1. Midnight Kitchen Tools ($780K/year)

Michael Chou, an engineer working for NASA, came up with the idea for Midnight Kitchen Tools one night when he realized the need for an ergonomic ice cream scoop to protect his wrist from discomfort. After successfully launching the Midnight Scoop on Kickstarter and receiving valuable feedback, Chou expanded his product line to include the Midnight Slice, a revolutionary pizza slicer. With a focus on high-quality, functional kitchen tools, Midnight Kitchen Tools continues to innovate and meet the evolving needs of home cooks.

How much money it makes: $780K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 4

How This NASA Engineer Built A $65K/Month Kitchen Tools Business

Midnight Kitchen Tools founder Michael Chou shares how he identified a need in the market for ergonomic kitchen tools, and built a successful business through Kickstarter campaigns, e-commerce capabilities, and partnerships with other companies.

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