How to Open a Snow Cone Stand

Snow cones are delicious treats enjoyed by people worldwide. If you would like to open a snow cone stand, there are several things before you start your venture.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Call the local Chamber of Commerce to find out of you need any special permits from the town or board of health. Apply for any necessary local permits.
2. Find a suitable location for your snow cone stand. Location is a key factor in this type of business. Children will form much of your market, so look for spots near schools, playgrounds, parks, children's centers and movie houses. If you can sell near a beach during the summer, you just struck gold. In many areas, a snow cone stand must be a seasonal business because of frigid winters.
3. Locate a supplier for the necessary supplies for your snow cone stand at websites, such as Snow Wizard (see Resources below). You'll need a stand with a canopy to keep the sun off your treats and you'll need the snow cone machine, serving cups, spoons and napkins. Complete snow cone stand startup packages are available from many snow cone suppliers.
4. Search the Internet for free snow cone recipes and techniques at websites such as Hawaiian Shaved Ice (see Resources below). Snow cones can be made from crushed or shaved ice. Syrups are available in sugar- free flavors as well as regular flavors. Many snow cone stand owners offer a flavor of the week they've created by mixing syrups together

Tips & Warnings

• A snow cone stand doesn't require much overhead to operate.