Pro Lemonade 🍋🍋🍋 Vendor Shares Tips!

I got to interview Ken Packer and he shared some lemonade vending tips and answered questions for us. Ken does street food vending and events. He runs a successful hot dog vending business from his hot dog stand and lemonade vending business.
Ken helps folks daily inside VendorsUnited.com but he was willing to share some tips with everyone here. THANKS KEN!
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[@JuneK618]

I’ve been following you both recently and have learned a ton. I’m keeping notes. I can’t express how valuable these tips are. Honestly I am an introvert person so I worry about being out there having to interact with people to grow my business but at this point times are hard and I’m willing to give it a go. Good luck to everyone about to start this new exciting venture. Thank you both again for taking the time to share your tips and knowledge.

[@margaretf1972]

Could you please post the Amazon link for the 2.5 gal containers talked about around 6:03 - 6:13. Thank you for all your helpful tips. ❤

[@craigaeschliman1391]

Thank you for your great advice. We’re on our way to joining you. Your encouragement and videos have been appreciated

[@maryjomccallister9102]

Great information guys! Thanks for sharing Ken. Thanks Ben for taking time to keep these videos coming.

[@debbysutherlin1401]

Thank you both for always being willing to help other's make their dreams come true!!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@michaelnorton598]

Someday I might be a vendor. Either way, I have to say that I have loved watching these videos, recently, and learning about the process/business with Ben. He reminds me of a National talk show host that I loved to listen to that passed…but who had a unique way of articulating ideas well. Somehow, watching these videos, you start feeling like Ben is your buddy next door! Lol. Thanks Ben. Hope to do business sometime in the future maybe. And thanks to the other gentlemen for sharing his story and process!

[@kevinbenson7529]

3oz syrup, 16oz~ total liquid…16-3= 13… 13*140=1840oz water or ~15 gallons water.

[@packersconcessions]

Yeah I was off on that answer. I was thinking off the top of my head. Now days I use 30 gallon tanks with an on demand pump. I wouldn't go less than 25 gallons for a 140 count case. If you are using a gravity feed system like a 10 gallon igloo, you always need to keep it above the 5 gallon mark so the water will feed out faster.

[@bryanpearce4440]

Great video Ben. Thanks Ken for sharing!

[@thewifemommylife8238]

Thanks Ben and ken for continuing to upload and share all the knowledge ! I've learned so much and have successfully started a lemonade business

[@syoungblood153]

Thank you both for the information

[@davidskinner3076]

Awesome info, thank you fellers

[@steveluepke9654]

Excellent Ben and Ken. I learned more than I expected. You guys answered all the questions I had and answered some I didn't know I has. 😂 Thanks. Steve

[@markdennis6215]

Thanks so much Ben and Ken! Great that you share this knowledge and tips so we can make mo money 👍

[@ladycwhite7892]

Awesome 🎉

[@usergmview]

Thanks

[@nickg2316]

Thank you for sharing !! Great video

[@BensCarts]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkonertz8042]

To funny, I sent you a DM today Ken, asking how many ounces of simple syrup per cup of lemonade, and then I got a notice from Ben about this video being posted. How ironic lol. Great informative video guys, thanks !!!

[@Chris-jc7oz]

How do you clean your lemons, do you have a video of your cleaning process ?

[@bluewater454]

I heard “see you tonight” right at the end. Is there a vendor’s United zoom meeting tonight?

[@EricsWormPlayground]

Nope just Monday and Thursday

[@reggiesimpson881]

Awesome video . Where do you get the syrup for the various flavors to add ?

[@packersconcessions]

I only us fruit. It makes a better quality drink.

[@hwab1975]

Awesome info! So tempted to try a lemonade stand. Do you know of anyone in northern Canada? So many questions running through my head just to decide if it is worth trying seasonally up here.

[@SeekingSuccess22]

where do you buy your simple syrup?

[@user-mc5tn5my4p]

Do you have the link to where to get the pump for the 2.5 jug of sugar water ?

[@RoosterDidIt]

Any info on the water trigger Ken is using? He mentioned amazon, but I can't find it

[@lashandiaphillips2620]

I think I missed it, but how do you make the sugar water???

[@pOLYkNOCK]

Thanks for the great videos! But, where can I buy the manual lemon smasher? Can’t seem to find it on Amazon.

[@BensCarts]

Like this? www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5KRQL7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_i=&pd_rd_i=B07D5KRQL7p13NParams&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

[@karenhayden7618]

Do you wash the entire case of lemons first?

[@Garyj640]

I got a lemonade stand for sale on offer up.

[@BuddyFinton]

Can you share the link for the 2.5 gallon jugs and the good pump please?

[@BensCarts]

www.amazon.com/s?k=2.5+gallon+water+container&hvadid=631491184992&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010269&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2662467479800580784&hvtargid=kwd-321333996468&hydadcr=7467_13294127&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6t2fx4awjj_e and pump.... I'm not 100% sure this one has the larger opening... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWM1BN7W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B0BWM1BN7W&pd_rd_w=tANP4&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=DZRB6693PJYJKKMMAYAN&pd_rd_wg=0lKIt&pd_rd_r=c0249bd2-dc14-48d4-bb3c-db287b2ddcfd&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

Where do you get the hand cutter and the Air Smasher from?

[@BensCarts]

I just updated the free course: learnhotdogs.com/lemonade-vending-to-hot-dog-vending/ It will show you where to buy everything.

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

@BensCarts thanks. I'm a long way from spending time on a course I need to see the start up costs.and determine if it is even worth doing.

[@amysteiner140]

How do y'all wash your lemons before using them?

[@BensCarts]

Most vendors spray-wash lemons. This can be done with a sprayer in a big sink... or you can use a produce rinse or some even scrub them.

[@Garyj640]

cresent ice is best

[@jschreadley876]

I went to the FL State Fair yesterday. I'm new to researching the lemonade vendor thing so excuse my stupid. Since my youth days, this fair has morphed into something I no longer recognize. It looks like 99% of the food/bev vendors bring their operations in via tractor trailers, and erect these stands larger than my house. So, I walked up to a stand that appeared reputable and ordered a $10 large lemonade. After three sips I threw it in the trash. While I was paying for it I gave it back to the lemonista and said the sugar had not dissolved, so he took it back and shook it some more. No improvement. There was not a lemon rind within 10 miles of my cup, and because it was so sweet there should've been a warning label on it for diabetics. This was a pathetically bad drink and worse, it was from a vendor that brags about being in business for 75+ years. Clearly, the vending business seems to be divided into two camps--the national-sized ones that travel from fair to fair (or other venues), and cater to thousands of customers and gross 5-6 figures in a week, and those that concentrate on small events and do 3-4 figures over a weekend. There is obviously a significant inverse relationship here such that the larger and more production oriented the operation the less quality in the product. Conversely, the smaller the operation and the more hand-made the drink is the higher the quality and customer satisfaction. Of course, let's face it. One man's filet mignon is another man's ground beef, and so there'll always be a lot of folks who lack the interest in quality or possess discriminating taste buds as some others. I'm all ears for feedback to better understand this environment, and Ben if you see this please chime in.

[@EricsWormPlayground]

So if you’re only using 16oz liquid (juice, sweetener, and water) and the rest of the 32oz is rind and ice - guessing it is best to use warm water to top it off so as to melt a bunch of ice so the drink is ice cold.

[@packersconcessions]

Ice or melted ice take up the same volume in your cup.

[@EricsWormPlayground]

@@packersconcessions ideally you want it mostly melted right so the customer doesn’t feel like they got a big cup of ice? Or does that not really matter on a hot summer day?

[@packersconcessions]

They want a cold glass of lemonade. Whatever works best for you.

[@EricsWormPlayground]

@@packersconcessions thanks ken for explaining!

[@mikepaukstis9892]

Ben; Chicagoland price --$3.99 Hot Dog & bag of fries $4.15 with tax TYVM!

[@syoungblood153]

What is a good beginner lemonade vendor POS System to use?

[@BensCarts]

I made a new #short video for you

[@syoungblood153]

@@BensCarts and where is this short?

[@JBsdiggiedogz]

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