Syrup Pricing and Costs

Consider the cumulative costs of all syrup needed for your business

While some people mistakenly associate syrup only with pancakes, there are many other types of syrups in the food service industry. In order to effectively prepare your budget, you have to consider the cost of purchasing various types of syrups.

Because you will probably have to purchase syrup from a number of syrup companies, it is important to consider the following syrup pricing and costs guidelines.

1. Calculate the cost of providing pancake syrup for your customers.

2. Include the cost of frozen treat syrup in your budget.

3. Factor in the cost of coffee and cappuccino syrup to add variety to your coffee service.

 

Offer pancake syrup

There are numerous types of pancake syrups. While maple is the most common, fruit syrups, cane syrup or corn syrup are also popular choices. Offering these items at a restaurant that serves pancakes or waffles is sure to please any customer.
Try: Food Service Direct sells pancake syrup in a variety of packaging and from a variety of syrup makers. A case of individual serving packets of maple syrup costs around $30, while a case of bottled syrup can go as high as $150. You can find maple syrup at Anderson Maple Syrup. This company offers Grade A and Grade B maple syrup starting around $60 per case or bulk jug.

Provide frozen treat syrup for your customers

If your business offers a variety of frozen treats, sundae syrup and snow cone syrup can add instant appeal to your customers. The more variety you have, the more customers you can attract. Because of the limited shelf life of these products, ensure that you order only what you can use before it spoils.
Try: Check out BuytheCase.net for frozen treat syrup, including fruit syrup, to use on ice cream. Individual bottles run between $2 and $4. For a case, expect to spend at least $30. MEG Concession Supply offers snow cone syrups priced from $6 for a single bottle up to $50 for a case.

Consider the cost of beverage syrup

Beverage syrup is used to flavor coffee, tea and cappuccino. The cost of these products can add up quickly, especially if your business is extremely busy. However, these products can help you appeal to a larger customer base.
Try: LollicupStore.com offers numerous types of coffee syrup. Prices start at around $5 for an individual bottle or $50 per case. In addition to regular varieties, this company offers fat free products and sugar free products. FamousFoods.com offers coffee syrup and cappuccino syrup. You can expect to pay at least $10 for individual bottles of coffee syrup or around $20 to $80 for a case.

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