We Are Ice Cream & Plant-Based Consultants – Business Advisors & Concept Developers
You’re at the right place if you are looking for consulting services in …
- Ice Cream & Plant Based Frozen Products
- Product Development
- Learning the infused edible business
- Gelato * Sorbet * Frozen Yogurt *Real Frozen Custard * Vegan Ice Kream * Paleo
- A Retail Shop and Franchising a Concept
- Build or Expand a Manufacturing Facility
- Packaging, Labeling, Supplier, Requirements
- Making your own products or use a co-pack manufacturer
You’re here for few reasons.
- You want to build or expand a manufacturing facility
- You’re looking to open a retail business for your concept and looking for assistance in site location, space requirements, cost to open, equipment and possibly feedback on the viability of your concept.
- You’re looking to take a homemade product out of the kitchen and professionally make and sell commercially. You’re looking to understand all that is involved in manufacturing and selling to retail chains, independents and distributors on a national scale.
Whatever the reason, Darryl can help you achieve your goal. We offer over 30 years of industry experience and will get the tasks completed correctly, the first time, and in a logical path.
Understanding the tasks at hand will save you time, money, and frustration. Venturing out on your own can be overwhelming, so contact Darryl before you go it on your own. Consider Darryl your temporary VP of Operations, working on your behalf and best interest in all aspects of the business.
Manufacturing Questions:
- Is product best manufactured in-house or co-pack manufacturer?
- What is the required equipment for in-house production?
- What are co-pack manufacturer requirements?
- What type of license is required to produce?
- Is product liability insurance required if the products are made by a co-packer?
- Is there a cost advantages to making your own?
- Can product standards differ when made by a co-pack(s)?
Opening a shop, then learn the basics:
Location, location, location
- How’s the foot traffic?
- Is there off street parking?
- Can drivers see your shop and sign, can customers been seen inside your shop?
- Can the customer safely walk to your location?
- Do pedestrians understand what the business is before entering?
Customer flow:
- Will customers walk away because the main entrance is clogged up with people waiting in line?
- Is the cash register placed to close to food preparation?
- Does the customer clearly see where to order once inside?
- Is the menu easy to read and quickly understood?
Space:
- Can the space be adequately cooled & heated?
- Is lighting too bright or too dim?
- Does the color scheme represent the image you want to portray?
- Is background music important?
- Is having free WiFi a plus or minus?
- What is the appropriate numbers of tables and chairs?
- Is a take-out window essential?
Want to take your homemade product and sell nationally?
Then understand the tasks:
Ingredients:
- Do you understand the difference between a recipe and formula?
- What is butterfat, solids and overrun?
- Do you have a reliable supplier for core ingredients?
- Is a nutritional statement important?
- Are there more ingredients in the product than necessary?
- How do the ingredients hold up under manufacturing stress?
Packaging:
- Do you have the correct size and style of package to target your customer?
- Is Eco friendly packaging necessary?
- Who is the primary customer?
- What does tamper evident mean and is it required?
- Will containers be filled by hand or automatically?
- Do you know the legal label declarations for retail packaging?
Knowing the answers to important questions is essential for the overall success of your business. Having a person with experience and industry knowledge is a key component for your business’s overall success. Darryl’s your inside connection so contact him and get started.
Be Smart, book consulting time with Darryl, he’ll walk you through the process to get your concept up, running, and successful.