The FDA has regulations regarding ice cream so that consumers know exactly what kind of product they are getting. Fats and milk solids have certain FDA regulations regarding ice cream as well as lower fat and reduced calorie products. The air content of ice cream is also taken into account. Flavors and sweeteners added to this product are allowed, but must be labeled appropriately. These FDA ice cream regulations help consumers make the best decision regarding their frozen dessert.

There are many ways to enjoy ice cream. For example, you can enjoy ice cream in a cone, mixed into a milkshake or even pressed in between two cookies to create a sandwich. However, one of the most popular ways to enjoy a scoop or two of your favorite flavor is by adding toppings. Top your ice cream off with a variety of flavored syrups, sprinkles, fruit, candy or nuts and sweets. These toppings enhance the flavor of the ice cream and take your dessert to the next level.

Franchising puts small business owners squarely between hard-line corporate requirements and low-paid employees.  With a brighter financial history in mind, a husband and wife invested a half-million dollars in a sandwich chain franchise in the late 1990s. She quit her job to boost the hoped-for bottom line at a quicker rate. They began their careers as small-business restaurateurs trusting their parent corporation but wound up learning franchising, in many instances, is not the way to turn a fast profit, but instead a way to lose a lot of money.

Smoothies and milkshakes are both popular treats that taste great and cool you down. However, there are distinct differences between these two delicious creations. Most of these differences are in the ingredients and toppings, but does that mean people prefer one to the other? Shakes are a bit more decadent and less healthy than smoothies, but they are always worth the splurge!

There are lots of things to do in preparation for opening your very own ice cream shop, but before you do anything, you need to select the right location for your business. You don’t want to your ice cream shop to be out of the way. Be sure to choose a convenient location for customers, such as near a park or shopping center. Developing a business plan will help you decide. Also, make sure you follow health requirements in your area when you choose a location for your ice cream business.

If you’ve made the decision to sell ice cream, there are five steps to follow on the journey to owning your own ice cream shop. Be sure to do some market research in your area and make a budget for your new business. Being part of a co-op makes it easier to open your own ice cream shop. You will need supplies for your new business, such as freezers and blenders. Also, understand the state licensing for new businesses in your area and get more information from an ice cream shop with experience.

Did you know the ice cream industry is a billion dollar, billion gallon business? The appeal of this frozen dessert started many years ago and snowballed into the industry we know today. Ice cream is evolving with updated flavors and creamy trends, putting this industry on the upswing, with no signs of stopping.

For an ice cream shop the hot days of summer create the largest demand for the cold, creamy, tasty treats. But summer only lasts a few months. So how can an ice cream shop keep business strong in the cooler months? Your options depend on what type of business model you have chosen for your ice cream shop. If you have a franchise, the franchisor most likely will dictate the changes to use as the season comes to an end. Very few details are left to the franchisee. If your ice cream shop is set up as a cooperative business model, your choices are only limited by your imagination. For cooperative owners, create some special flavors and unique holiday treats. You might even consider adding some products to your menu. Sponsor seasonal events and take advantage of different marketing outlets. Above all, seek out the support by other cooperative owners. By using the freedoms of a co-op, you can manage every season with success.

To most people, owning a frozen yogurt shop and owning an ice cream shop are about the same thing.  Both serve cold, tasty treats, are popular in summer months and are in virtually every neighborhood in America.  In reality though, there are several differences between owning a frozen yogurt shop and an ice cream shop. Those differences can determine whether the owner is successful… or not.

In 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that July is National Ice Cream Month and that the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. This year, that falls on July 20th. So you wonder, what makes ice cream so special that it should get its very own day? What can ice cream reveal about your personality? How should you celebrate National Ice Cream Day?