Waffle Irons Pricing and Costs

Prepare your budget to purchase a quality waffle iron for your business

Opting to serve waffles at your business is a big decision that involves choosing a waffle iron. The price you pay for this piece of equipment is dependent upon a variety of factors. The shape of the waffle, the type of waffle iron you need and the grade of waffle iron all affect the price.

Consider the following suggestions to help you prepare your budget to absorb waffle irons pricing and costs.

1. Save money by purchasing a stationary waffle iron for your business.

2. Ensure consistent quality with a rotating waffle iron.

3. Invest in a specialty waffle iron to make your business stand out.

 

Opt for a stationary waffle iron

Generally, stationary waffle irons are less expensive than rotating models. However, purchasing one of these may affect the quality of the waffle because the bottom of the waffle may cook faster than the top.
Try: You can buy waffle irons from Kitchen Collection. Prices start at around $25 for stationary round waffle irons. However, slice, or square waffle irons start at around $70. J&R Electronics sells stationary waffle makers priced from $30 to $150. If you want to purchase used waffle irons, check out ACityDiscount. Used dual waffle makers are priced starting at around $300.

Upgrade to a rotating waffle iron

Rotating waffle irons give your business the opportunity to cook a waffle that is golden brown on both sides without worrying that the bottom will cook faster than the top. While these are priced slightly higher than stationary models, they provide consistent quality. Most have a timer that beeps when it is time to turn the waffle case over.
Try: Cooking.com has light duty rotating waffle irons for sale priced at around $100 to $200.

Consider specialty waffle irons

Making waffle cones or specialty shaped waffles can place your business a step ahead of the competition. Some traditional waffle irons have inserts you can purchase to create specialty waffles. However, if your business is going to use the machine a lot, a specialty waffle iron is usually a better investment than inserts.
Try: Restaurant Equipment World sells waffle cone irons. Prices start at around $600 for these commercial waffle irons. This waffle iron supplier also sells parts for the waffle irons, including cone form rollers for under $100 each. Deal World sells specialty waffle makers, including waffle irons in various shapes such as hearts, farm animals and flowers. You can expect to pay $30 to $60 for these waffle iron makers.

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