How to Keep Ice Cream Cold
- The use of dry ice
- Storing ice cream in a freezer
- Proper cooling methods for ice cream carts
Ice Cream Truck Operations
- Methods to keep ice cream cold
- Route planning and stops
- Equipment used in ice cream trucks
Ice Cream Business Insights
- Average salaries for ice cream truck operators
- Profitability of ice cream truck businesses
The most popular method amongst ice cream cart owners is to use dry ice to keep the ice creams cold. This method works because when dry ice melts it dissipates into the air instead of turning into water, which is why it keeps treats cold for a longer time.
How do you keep ice cream cold in a cart? You can keep ice cream from melting in a cooler if you use dry ice to keep it frozen. Add about 10–20 pounds (4.5–9.1 kg) for a 40 quarts (38 L) ice chest. Place your ice cream on the bottom of the cooler so the cold air sinks to it.
The Cold Plate Cart works through rechargeable batteries. How do you keep ice cream frozen in a cart? Choose the type of portable freezer that works best for your ice cream cart: a cold plate freezer, chest freezer, or a dry ice chest/cold box.
Ice cream trucks generally follow a set route, making stops at specific locations at specific times. In most cases, these routes are designed to be efficient, meaning that the ice cream truck will hit as many potential customers as possible in one trip.
Some ice cream trucks will set up shop after the last route near bars or on a major thoroughfare to give late-night ice cream lovers the chance to get ice cream on their way home.
Ice cream truck business statistics at-a-glance A successful ice cream truck business can expect to take in $200-300 a day, or up to $1,000 on holidays. Ice cream truck drivers report an average monthly income of $5,000 (working 20 days a week). Average expenses tally up to around $2,500 a month.