How to Start an Ice Cream Shop

• How to create a business plan for your ice cream shop (includes a sample business plan for a frozen yogurt shop)
• Deciding what kind of ice cream shop to open
• An overview of options for your ice cream shop business:
o Buying an existing ice cream shop (including how to find ice cream shops for sale)
o Buying an ice cream shop franchise
o Opening a new ice cream shop
• Choosing a name for your ice cream shop
• Where to get start-up financing for your ice cream shop business (includes sample start-up budgets)
• Information about important business matters including insurance and whether you should incorporate
• How much space (square footage) you need to open your ice cream shop
• What to consider when choosing a location for your ice cream shop, including information about permits and leases
• Interior and exterior design of your ice cream shop
• Equipment and supplies you need to start an ice cream shop (for storing, scooping, and selling ice cream) and where to get it
• How to get inventory for your ice cream shop including information about:
o wholesalers of ice creams and frozen desserts
o suppliers of commercial ice cream making equipment