Milkshake Machines for Your Restaurant

Know your options when selecting a milkshake maker
By Brenda Lee, Writer/Editor Beeline Editing Services Really good milkshakes don't happen by chance, and they need a good milkshake maker to come together. Memorable, mouth-watering milkshakes are born when the perfect blend of milkshake ingredients comes together in the perfect milkshake machine. And no, your everyday household blender just won't do (the secret is in the spindle!).

Creating thick, evenly blended yet non-straw-clogging milkshakes is an art that can be mastered if you know what factors to consider when purchasing a commercial milkshake machine. You need to have a good idea of:

1. What types of milkshakes you will be making

2. How many milkshakes your milkshake maker will be expected to produce in a given time

3. Your budget and space limitations for a milkshake machine

Determine where your milkshake maker will go

Consider your space limitations and whether your milkshake machinery needs to be portable or will occupy space on a countertop, a floor or a wall.
Try:  If your milkshake maker needs to move from room to room or place to place, visit Goodman's to get a portable one. If you have counter space to dedicate to your milkshake machine, Specialized Services has a nice selection. Going for a larger floor model? And if your milkshake maker will make its home on a wall, be sure to visit The Blender Place.

Consider the volume of milkshakes you'll be making

The number of milkshakes that your commercial milkshake machine is expected to turn out will help determine the size of your ice cream shake machine. Are you looking for an occasional-use machine, or will yours be churning out the goods at breakneck speed on a daily basis?
Try:  Smaller businesses that don't specialize in milkshakes do well with a single-spindle Hamilton Beach milkshake maker that is often used as a home milkshake machine. Larger-volume restaurants and ice cream shops typically opt for three- to four-spindle models, such as the Waring triple-head mixer. Even larger-volume businesses such as fast food establishments typically go with milkshake freezers like the ones offered by Taylor Ultimate Services, which often don't even use real ice cream.

Know your milkshake machine budget

You can find a wide variety of milkshake machines online with makes, models and features designed to fit any budget. It's difficult to say which is the best milkshake maker; once you're in the commercial arena, they all seem to do the trick. Used milkshake-making equipment is an option, as well. Wherever you decide to purchase your ice cream shake machine, just make sure repairs and replacement parts are available without too much hassle.
Try:  ACityDiscount offers a nice selection of time-tested brands at prices that won't break the bank. Instawares has a wide variety of commercial milkshake maker options as well.

• Mix-ins such as cookie pieces, gummy bears and chopped candy bars are a very popular (and very profitable) trend in milkshakes these days. Adding them to your offerings will definitely add to your profits!
• Today's flavors extend far beyond the traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Take a look around the internet for some great milkshake maker recipes, and maybe even offer a "milkshake of the day/week" flavor to increase both awareness and sales of your milkshakes.