Choosing the perfect soft serve machine for your business is crucial for smooth operations and customer satisfaction. At Taylor Products, we guide you through key considerations to help you make the best choice for your needs. Here's what to think about when selecting a machine:

1. Menu Offerings

Your menu plays a significant role in determining the machine capacity you'll need.

• High Capacity Machines: If your menu includes shakes, ice cream cakes, or larger items, a mid to high-capacity machine is essential. These machines can handle larger serving sizes efficiently.
• Medium to Low Capacity Machines: For businesses focused on cones and cups, lower or medium capacity machines should suffice. These machines are ideal for smaller portions and lighter traffic.

2. Sales Volume

Understanding your daily and hourly sales patterns will help determine the capacity of your machine.

• Consistent Sales Over Time: If you’re selling 30 items over 8-10 hours, a lower capacity machine may work well.
• High-Volume Periods: For stores that sell the 100 items within 3 hours, a higher output capacity is necessary to meet peak demand without long wait times.

3. Electrical Requirements

Ensure your business can support the electrical needs of the machine you choose.

• 120 Volts: Ideal for low-capacity machines.
• 208-230 Volts: Suited for mid to high-capacity machines.
• 1 Phase (3 wire): Common in most buildings.
• 3 Phase (4 wire): Check 3 Phase availability in your building or store.

4. Cooling Options

All of our Taylor Products machines are available in in Air-Cooled options. Most medium- and high-volume machines are available in Water-Cooled options.

• Air-Cooled Machines: These machines use an internal blower to cool the system and are easier to install.
• Water-Cooled Machines: These require a ½” cold water line, a ¾” shut-off valve, and a forced drain within 5 feet of the machine.

5. Machine Styles

The style of your soft serve machine can vary based on the flavors you offer and the space you have available.

• Single Flavor vs. Twin Twist: Choose a single-flavor machine if you only need one option, or opt for twin twist if you'd like to offer two flavors or a swirl combination.
• Countertop vs. Floor Models: Countertop models are ideal for small spaces, while floor models are necessary for high-output needs.
• Cleaning Cycles: Consider whether you need a machine with a non-heat treatment system that requires daily or weekly cleaning, or a heat treatment system that only needs a deep clean every 28 days.

Conclusion

By carefully evaluating these factors—menu offerings, sales volume, electrical requirements, cooling options, and machine styles—you'll find the right soft serve machine that meets your business’s unique needs. Making the right choice will ensure operational efficiency and high customer satisfaction.

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