Why do you need a frozen beverage machine at your business?

The temperature dropping is no reason to stray away from incorporating an industrial frozen beverage machine into your establishment! Research shows that while frozen drink popularity peaks in summer, they are still consistent performers year round. After all, people don’t stop enjoying ice water just because summer ends!

According to reports from gminsights.com, the frozen beverage dispenser market was valued at 1.778 billion USD in 2023, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2032. Not only is the industry growing year after year, but the margins for frozen cocktails are extremely high. With being able to charge a premium price for frozen drinks, you’re looking at profit margins of about 65%-70%! 

Commercial frozen beverage machines are also fast and convenient, eliminating the need for bartenders to blend each cocktail individually. This helps avoid long wait times and ensures consistent taste across every drink.

So, how can you boost sales in the off-season?

Now that you see the benefits of investing in a commercial frozen drink machine, you might be wondering how to boost sales in fall and winter when demand for frozen drinks typically drops slightly. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with tips to keep customers coming back all autumn long for your frozen delights!

Add intriguing flavors to your menu

One of the best features of Spaceman commercial frozen beverage machines is their versatility—they can create virtually any frozen drink you can imagine! While these machines are often dubbed “margarita machines,” they’re capable of producing much more than just margaritas, giving you the ability to make seasonally-appropriate frozen drinks. Luckily for you, we’ve got some fantastic recipe ideas to help you transition from fruity summer slushies to some crispy fall frozens!

One of our favorite fall time drinks is this Boozy Caramel Apple Slushie that will make you feel like you’re apple picking on a warm September day.  If you’re craving something a little more classic and boozy-free, we made this Pumpkin Spice Latte last year and it was delightful. Feel free to head to our Instagram here to check out more of our autumnal frozen drink recipes!

Seasonal limited time offers

Incorporating limited-time offers (LTOs) into your frozen beverage program is an almost infallible way to boost sales. LTOs create excitement and urgency, drawing customers in with the promise of exclusive deals. You can enhance your frozen beverage offerings by introducing limited-time drinks, special discounts, or promotional deals. You can entice customers with buy-one-slushie-get-one 50% off offers or a punch card that rewards them with a free slushie after buying a certain amount. These engaging promotions not only drive sales but also give customers a reason to return, even during the colder months.

It may take a bit more effort to keep your customers consistently buying frozen drinks during the cooler months, but offering them exciting new flavors and deals can make it easier. For more inspiration, please check out our Instagram here. If you need assistance with your machine or are interested in purchasing a Spaceman commercial frozen drink machine for your business, we have plenty in stock and ready to ship. Feel free to email us at sales@spacemanusa.com for any help or questions. Cheers!