Pricing and Costs of Milkshake Machines

Quickly find the most cost-effective milkshake maker for your needs

At the center of any good milkshake is the ice cream shake machine that it came out of. People often try to replicate that smooth, creamy, blended taste at home, but without a proper milkshake maker, it is hard to get your milkshake maker recipes just right.

A quick glance at the pricing and costs of milkshake machines will show you that a commercial milkshake machine isn't cheap. A high-quality, pressurized, multi-flavor machine requires an investment of thousands of dollars. So before you begin the process of buying milkshake machinery, ask the following questions:

1.  Do you have the budget to buy new milkshake machinery?
2. Would you prefer to purchase a used commercial milkshake maker?
3. How many milkshakes do you think you will be making each day?
   

 

Purchase new milkshake machines

For speed, power and reliability, nothing beats buying new milkshake machines. You can easily pay between $5,000 and $20,000 for a new machine, but in return you will get a piece of equipment that minimizes repairs and labor, and quickly turns out a consistently good product.
Try: Cuda Kitchen is a milkshake machines distributor that sells high quality milkshake machines online. The company promises to have some of the lowest prices for floor and counter top machines. Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has an excellent line of single-flavor, multi-flavor and heat treatment milkshake machinery, and offers a profit calculator so you can determine your profits before you buy. 

Purchased used milkshake machines

You can save a significant amount of money by purchasing used milkshake machines. These machines are often available for 70% to 90% less than a new machine. You just have to be willing to hunt around for the right machine, and make sure it is in good working order before you buy it.
Try: Check out the selection of used milkshake machines on Soft Serve Machines. If you don't see what you want today, check back as the inventory is constantly being updated. Also, you can contact a sales rep to put in a request for specific equipment. Taylor Ultimate Service Company sells reconditioned milkshake machinery. The equipment comes with a warranty, installation, and a service contract--keeping your repair costs down.

Buy a home milkshake machine

If you won't be making very many milkshakes, an inexpensive counter top home milkshake machine might be enough. You can find a quality old fashioned milkshake maker for around $100; however, it will not churn out milkshakes as fast as a commercial milkshake machine. If you go this route, realize that you may need to replace your machine on a yearly basis.
Try: Williams-Sonoma sells a classic Oster Milkshake Maker. It makes one shake at a time in a stainless steel mixing cup. If you want to buy an extremely inexpensive milkshake maker, Target sells a 60 watt plastic appliance for around $25.

 

• When purchasing milkshake machines, be sure to ask about a warranty. If something goes wrong, you don't want to have to pay for repairs on a piece of equipment you just bought.

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