Find out your potential earnings in the shaved ice business with our calculator tool below to see the difference between using a Snowie flavor station vs pour bottles. Enter some possible price/cost scenarios and watch the calculations show the great profit margins that come from being in the Shaved Ice Industry.
Prices per cup
Supplies Costs
Syrup used per serving
| Variable Costs | Serving Bottles | Flavor Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med. 14 oz | Med. 14 oz | ||
| Ice | $0.13 | $0.13 | |
| Spoon Straws | $0.02 | $0.02 | |
| Styrofoam Cup | $0.04 | $0.04 | |
| Syrup | $0.12 | $0.23 | |
| Napkins | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Total Variable Cost per Unit | $0.32 | $0.43 | |
| Price per Unit | $3.00 | $3.00 | |
| Variable Cost % of Minimum Price | 10.57% | 14.45% | |
| Gross Profit Margin | 89.43% | 85.55% | |
| Gross Income per Unit | $2.68 | $2.57 | |
| Savings/losses per cone | $0.12 | ||
| Cones Per Minute | 1 | 3 | |
| Profits Per Minute | $2.68 | $7.70 | |
| Cones Per Hour | 60 | 180 | |
| Profits Per Hour | $160.98 | $461.99 | |
| Savings/Losses Per Hour | $301.01 | ||
| $1,847.96 | 4hr event - Potential Profits | ||
| $2,771.95 | 6hr event - Potential Profits | ||
| $3,695.93 | 8hr event - Potential Profits |
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