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    Default My family is starting a new business ( Ice Cream shop)

    What I need to know is
    1. Where to buy, Kitchen Appliances. Deep freezers, display coolers, tables, chairs etc...
    2. Big lite up sign or sign display

    Any places in the Atlanta area or athens. Any other helpful info, is welcome...

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    any know ?

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    Just don't eat all the ice cream or you won't make any money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard
    Just don't eat all the ice cream or you won't make any money.
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    Start looking at places that are going out of business.


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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Start looking at places that are going out of business.
    Good thinking man +1. The other day we tryed that. My cuz told me of a place that went out of business, but we couldnt find the place... BTW u have a pm

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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Start looking at places that are going out of business.

    Check in buckhead/clairmont/piedmont area. I have seen a few places go including supermarkets.


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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Check in buckhead/clairmont/piedmont area. I have seen a few places go including supermarkets.
    Thanks man. I bet since they are going out of bizz. I could haggle with them on prices...

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    Quote Originally Posted by cactusEG
    Thanks man. I bet since they are going out of bizz. I could haggle with them on prices...
    Absolutely, they either sell it for cheap or let the bank take over it and get close to nothing for them. They key to this man is having cash ready to go so you can assure you the best price.


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    The Bruster's I worked for as a first job stopped giving an employee treat because it got so slow during the winter. They almost shut down for a few months because the owner was losing money because we still ate it lol.

    BTW, one large shake there is the equivalent to roughly 3 single serving ice cream scoops. Give out 10 of those and that hurts you.
    Last edited by Revmaynard; 06-25-2008 at 10:28 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard
    It's dumb because it's true. The Bruster's I worked for as a first job stop giving an employee treat because it got so slow during the winter. They almost shut down for a few months because the owner was losing money because we still ate it lol. Thanks

    BTW, one large shake there is the equivalent to roughly 3 single serving ice cream scoops. Give out 10 of those and that hurts you.
    Ok I see what ur trying to say. thanks...

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    Restaurant depot has some equipments as well. try craigslist as well as auction sites.
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    Craigs list is a place to start looking. When I worked at the Wing we got most of the stuff we needed from Direct South and Ed Don

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    i used to work a ****ty low paying dead end job at a carvel here. i was the morning opening guy. i ate so much ****ing icecream there. we were allowed one thing per day. i ate like 15. easily. i got fat, quick.

    they are out of business now. but tahts because the owner didnt know how to run a business.......or know how to keep his employees from eating allt he profits

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    Quote Originally Posted by james
    i got fat, quick
    The OP already has that one licked. Lolol. Literally. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cactusEG
    2. Big lite up sign or sign display
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    + to all helpful info. thanks fellas...

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    Ice Cream shop is no business



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tha Man
    Ice Cream shop is no business
    y not ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cactusEG
    y not ?
    Hey man, if you have a game plan and think it's good, don't let anyone question your idea. Only you know your reasons and beleifs. Many many succesful businesses have started out with the "WTF are you thinking" criticism. Just my


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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Hey man, if you have a game plan and think it's good, don't let anyone question your idea. Only you know your reasons and beleifs. Many many succesful businesses have started out with the "WTF are you thinking" criticism. Just my
    True. We already invested to much money and got the buliding, to turn back now...
    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Absolutely, they either sell it for cheap or let the bank take over it and get close to nothing for them. They key to this man is having cash ready to go so you can assure you the best price.
    Good thinking, ppl can resist when the moneys in their face...

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    light up signs, great guys honest and do on site service


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    craigslist has equipment like that, hell i was laughing at an ice cream cart the other day!!! MMM you guys can make chocolate shakes, can i be your friend. lol
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    You should buy a business that has steady year round profit potential. Sure ice cream places kick ass in the summer, but they suck balls in the winter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ironchef
    You should buy a business that has steady year round profit potential. Sure ice cream places kick ass in the summer, but they suck balls in the winter.
    eh, theres plenty of fatasses around that appreciate a banana split all year round. because, you know, bananas are healthy

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    Where is your shop going to be at when it does open? I think I read that you already have the building right?

    Shoot me a PM when ya get ready to open it and we will ride out for some criticism.

    Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by james
    eh, theres plenty of fatasses around that appreciate a banana split all year round. because, you know, bananas are healthy
    Oh the irony in this statement. Lolol. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ironchef
    You should buy a business that has steady year round profit potential. Sure ice cream places kick ass in the summer, but they suck balls in the winter.
    Ice cream isnt the only the we r going to be selling...

    Quote Originally Posted by BUGMAN
    Where is your shop going to be at when it does open? I think I read that you already have the building right?

    Shoot me a PM when ya get ready to open it and we will ride out for some criticism.

    Good luck!
    It should be opening up with in 2weeks. Yea man, come out. Trust me ur going to like home made ice cream. I'll pm u directions soon...

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    Quote Originally Posted by cactusEG
    I'll pm u directions soon...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BUGMAN
    PMed

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    Quote Originally Posted by cactusEG
    It should be opening up with in 2weeks. Yea man, come out. Trust me ur going to like home made ice cream. I'll pm u directions soon...

    Why would you PM him directions? You would think you would want to Advertise this. Or is success not the idea you were going for??

    You need to run specials when you start to get people there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stillaneon
    Why would you PM him directions? You would think you would want to Advertise this. Or is success not the idea you were going for??

    You need to run specials when you start to get people there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ
    Can't advertise unless you're a site sponsor. Later, QD.
    I agree but when I asked for directions he could of replied in the open forums. I don't think that would of been considered advertising and it would of put a little spot out there for them.

    Either way we are ready to go do some taste testing and the location being in Corneila is perfect to take the verts out on a sunny day.

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    As they say in the drug business, and this could apply in the restaurant business as well, never inhale what you sell. Lolol. Good luck. Later, QD.
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    Good luck. Even ice cream businesses that sell other things like breakfast food or sandwiches aren't really successful.. people go for the mainstream. I worked for jake's and muriel and sebastians. You have to watch your employees hardcore as they steal all the time even if you think you trust them. In the end it's just not that profitable competing against the big boys... don't do it as a primary source of income, do it as a secondary cause it's really not the best choice as your only income source
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    You guys need to carry something along the lines of these guys::: http://www.dippindots.com/

    I would definitely stop by.

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    Quote Originally Posted by puregroove
    You guys need to carry something along the lines of these guys::: http://www.dippindots.com/

    I would definitely stop by.
    yeah dude, that's the problem. There are the established brands. There honestly isn't much room in the market right now for smaller stores in terms of profability as a primary source of income
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeX
    yeah dude, that's the problem. There are the established brands. There honestly isn't much room in the market right now for smaller stores in terms of profability as a primary source of income
    yeah, I hope Brewster's isn't around the corner from this new shop.

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