Popcorn Machines

How to Pick the Right Commercial Popcorn Machine for Your Concession Stand
By Heather Topham Wood, Freelance Writer You have to spend some time to go through the features of commercial popcorn poppers before making your final purchase. You want to ensure the popcorn machine that you choose has the ability to produce enough popcorn to meet the demand of your customers.

Commercial popcorn machines come in all shapes and sizes. Most likely, the output amount of your maker will help narrow down your choices to a few select popcorn machines.

1. Choose the size of your commercial popcorn maker. For a small concession stand, you may only need a 4 to 6 ounce popcorn machine. For a very large operation, look for 16 ounce popcorn makers or bigger.
2. Decide between electric or gas popcorn machines. You need to compare costs of running each machine and what type of connection that you have available.
3. Find a commercial popcorn machine supplier and place your order. After comparing prices and products, settle on the supplier that can give you the best deals on popcorn makers.
4. Order your supplies and adjust the amounts based on your sales figures. After your initial launch, you may need to adjust your supply order or buy additional accessories for commercial popcorn poppers.

Look Through the Inventory of Commercial Popcorn Machine Suppliers

Read the descriptions of each commercial popcorn poppers. Verify on whether the machine is a table top model or if you need to purchase a popcorn machine cart as well.
Try:  You can find quotes on most commercial grade popcorn machines online. Check with several companies about product prices before settling on your popcorn maker supplier.

Pick the Style and Size of the Popcorn Machine

You want to base the style that you purchase on the visibility of the popcorn maker. If customers will view your machine, you may want to choose an antique style over the standard popcorn machines. Judge the size of the model by considering the number of customers that you average.
Try:  For a large number of both antique and standard commercial popcorn machines, order from the Jarco Company. On the Popcorn Machines Direct site, you can browse the different makers by size.

Purchase the Necessary Accessories and Supplies for the Popcorn Maker

After buying your popcorn machines, you need to purchase the accessories and supplies to work the makers. Products that you must buy include: oil, kernels, seasoning, scoops, tubs and butter dispensers.
Try:  Look for the best prices online on bulk orders of popcorn machine supplies. You can shop around for your popcorn supplies and do not have to purchase the items from the supplier of your machine.

Expand Your Business with Popcorn Vending Machines

As an added income, you can furnish different locations with popcorn vending machines that provide customers with delicious hot popcorn in minutes.
Try:  Order your popcorn vending machine and supplies from The Hanna Group. Also, request a quote from Pop n Go on their popcorn vending machines.

• Remember to purchase warranty coverage on your commercial popcorn maker or popcorn vending machine. You'll need to make sure that a service technician is available in the case of breakage.