How much does it cost to make a shave ice? Cost breakdown analysis

How much it costs to make and shave ice, snow cone or shaved ice? This video shows a cost breakdown analysis of an 8oz cup of shave ice.

[@JuneK618]

This is very informative. It’s always nerve wracking going into business not knowing how it all pans out especially when you’re using your entire savings to invest in the business so videos such as these are very helpful.

[@Britishone22]

Thank you! Appreciated the content, each video I learn something new.

[@BeefyTacoCS]

I'd love to see a video of how you acquired your higher end shaving machines. It is a little nerve racking going to these random sites and not knowing who is a legit seller or not.

[@thehaddocks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KqnX-Yg7lrobM Here is a video where I buy everything. Shave ice supplies . Com for the shaver

[@vincepitts9221]

That was a great video!

[@peaceONearth365]

Thank you for the video!

[@LisyRuiz]

thanks for sharing! 😊

[@xIYourHeroIx]

Hello! Great videos! Are you open year round? If so what percentage of drop off do you have in the winter months?

[@CodenameCactus]

Hello! I've been watching all of your videos, they're super helpful. I'm going to purchase the Fujimarca soon, roughly how many 8 oz cones can it make in an hour? And how many cones can you make with each ice block? Thank you!

[@thehaddocks]

Thank you! I would say at least 1 per minute. And probably 10+ 8oz cones per 1/2 gallon block.

[@vvghhhh8552]

I'm converting a pop-up tent trailer to a snow cone hut I'm diving into your videos

[@thehaddocks]

That’s awesome those are really cool!

[@AdoptaLab1]

Hi, thanks for all the great videos! They have been very helpful. Do you have to charge tax on shave ice where you live? If so, do you charge the exact sales tax amount or round up and down to get a whole number?

[@thehaddocks]

Yes we have sales tax. I include it in the price to make giving change faster.

[@nickeyhicks9288]

Great information thank you. Question, what water do you use to make ur blocks of ice? I've been a mechanic welder Metal fabricator for over 40 years at the point to were I don't injoy my work, I've had this shaved ice and Thought it would be a good business Seems like people really enjoyed it. Thanks again.

[@thehaddocks]

I use our filtered water form a reverse osmosis system.

[@keithgines5457]

❤

[@localppc242]

So did you go away from flower cups? Also what is that piece of equipment next to your fujimarco shave ice units?

[@thehaddocks]

No I like the flower cups. That is our hot chocolate machine. We set it up for the colder months

[@wendellpreadom8925]

So how much did you sell it for that's the

[@Deeznutsn00dle]

I'm in a business class and I am looking to start a shaved ice cart for this summer, thank you for this video its very insightful. I just found your channel is there a particular shaved ice machine brand or company that makes the best ones. Once again thank you for the video!

[@thehaddocks]

I like Fujimarca shavers. Swans are great too

[@kingjulien2999]

How's business goin. I'm literally about to start one also

[@user-wk4mh4ds9z]

What’s the ratio you do for your simple syrup? Do you do 50/50 or do you have a different ratio you use?

[@thehaddocks]

Here’s my simple syrup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYndZoCfh7BnjZIsi=CZ7aVXKIAXF187xh

[@maximus01152891]

Thanks for video. Do you need a food license or something for this?

[@thehaddocks]

Yes you need local health department permits

[@pb9353]

Hi! A lot of thanks for all your videos about your Shave Ice store process. Please, can you tell me how many cups you can make with your 50cl syrup bottles? for example if you want to put 3 different tastes. I would like to exchange with you on a social network because I have a lot of questions... Thanks a lot!

[@thehaddocks]

Our bottle are quart bottles so 32oz. I would say we use anywhere from 1-5 oz per cup depending on cup size. Our mini is an 8oz foam cup and we probably use 1 oz of flavor. Our large is a 12 oz flower cup but we pile it high and it takes probably 4-5 oz of syrup

[@kikilaker6698]

@@thehaddockshow much do you charge

[@inthesky7836]

I was charged $4.50 for a "small" size shaved ice from a food truck set up... looked like a 4 oz, but could have been 6 ounce cup. It was not piled high and it was narrow in the cup around the sides. The size of a kids gelato. Was I ripped off? I know its 2024 and inflation, but yikes

[@mandyk310]

Hi, what would you say ballpark was you startup costs? Overhead?

[@thehaddocks]

Hi I just made a video on the startup costs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXHfGurpbKIsMU

[@user-jf4if4jb5n]

Hi- Just wondering how many finished products do you expect an employee to make per hour (reasonable pace) ? How long does it take to make one assuming everything is set and ready to go? Thanks

[@thehaddocks]

As many as possible. If the line is non stop they should be able to make 20-50 an hour. We have a gift shop as well so the person running the gift shop and help the shave ice side when the store is slow and the shave ice side is busy.

[@user-jf4if4jb5n]

thank you

[@sharonbates6641]

Hello I'm starting a new snow cone in dallas donyou needva mop sink in a trail? What's good wholesale place to buy all my supplies?

[@thehaddocks]

Here is a video of where I buy all my supplies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KqnX-Yg7lrobM

[@forresttaylor6849]

Where are you located and what are you prices for non event walk ups?

[@thehaddocks]

Brigham Utah Here’s a video about my current prices kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZyZY5mceK-Km9k

[@bonnybulbiet]

Hi can you tell me where can I buy the machine and the brand that u got

[@thehaddocks]

Yes it is a Fujimarca shaver and I got it from shaveicesupplies.com

[@brucegordon3566]

Where do you purchase flavors I had a ftriend inStockton ca

[@thehaddocks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KqnX-Yg7lrobM

[@thehaddocks]

This video shows where I buy everything for my shave ice business

[@keithgines5457]

Awesome

[@jschuetz2097]

snowie

[@robertbunnell5932]

Can you tell me where I can purchase a snow trailer?

[@thehaddocks]

I’m not sure I haven’t bought a trailer before.

[@Christopherj1225]

I’m trying to start a business but my presentation skills of the finished product needs work. Do you have images or video of that?

[@thehaddocks]

Hi Chris, what seems to be the problem with your finished product?

[@Christopherj1225]

@@thehaddocks for some reason when I make. the shave ice just melts when adding the syrup. Some people told me to try packing it down which I did, but then it wasn’t as good. I put a few syrups in the refrigerator and that helped somewhat. Normally they are stored at room temperature.

[@thehaddocks]

@@Christopherj1225 You have to find a happy medium on packing it. Not too much but enough. Also don't pour in 1 spot for too long. Move the pour bottle quickly so it all melts evenly.

[@n.r.8719]

Is that a hot cocoa dispenser there?? Can you provide some info on that? I’m hoping to add that to my shack in the next few weeks.

[@BellaAlcala-if3vf]

How much do you charge for your cones

[@thehaddocks]

Raising prices for my Shave Ice Business kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZyZY5mceK-Km9k

[@KingOfDeadMemez]

Where do you get your sugar from?

[@thehaddocks]

I get cane sugar from whichever local company that has it on sale.

[@maximus01152891]

Any special way to make ice?

[@thehaddocks]

Here is my video of how I make ice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDRh2mQe7Z6l5o

[@afriend6286]

pls say shaved ice not shave ice its a pet peeve of mine sorry

[@thehaddocks]

We serve Hawaiian style and in Hawaii they call it Shave Ice.

[@afriend6286]

@@thehaddocks ok sorry i just realized i sounded like a karen

[@afriend6286]

btw how much did you permits cost

[@kevincollins2850]

It's shave ice. You don't say iced cream do you?

[@guymussori6457]

Dumb question. I know you have the reverse osmosis water system at your place but I'm just starting out and plan on fairs and mobile events and was wondering if a PUR water filtration would be ok to start ? I've used my tap water for ice and it seems ok to me. Just wondering. Thanks

[@thehaddocks]

See what is required by your local health department. I have used tap water when I was first starting and testing.

[@jschuetz2097]

its fine use what you have with the flavor on it no one knows.

[@guymussori6457]

I was watching a shave ice video and they said you don't need all those flavors. All you need is a red, a blue and maybe a pina colada. Any thoughts on that ?

[@thehaddocks]

Yes for an event or mobile business I would say less choices is better. There are also benefits for many flavor options. Watch this video: Shave Ice Business Permanent Location VS Events kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vLmqV6m7eoibc