If hearing the sweetly tinkling music of the ice cream truck on your street makes you want to run around like an excited little kid, it's no wonder that you would want to venture into this little business for yourself. After all, you can delve out sweet frozen treats to children (and their parents) all during the warmer seasons, being entertained by the many different people you meet. If you want to drive your own ice cream truck and make money, you can get started with a small investment for the vehicle and supplies. Here are the supplies you need to really get your business going.

Freezers

Of course you need freezers to store all the frozen goodies in. You should wait until you've leased or purchased your ice cream truck before you buy freezers to put in it, since you won't know how large of a unit you will need until you have the vehicle in your possession. Freezers should have doors that open on the top (not from the front like a traditional refrigerator), so the items within don't fly out as you drive and take turns or make sudden stops. Make sure the freezers you buy are energy-efficient so they don't blow fuses if you have more than one plugged in at a time.

Dry ice

Dry ice is something you should always have on-hand in your ice cream truck in the event of a freezer failure. Keep dry ice in a small backup freezer to keep your frozen pops, ice cream, and fruit fresh and drip-free for customers. When handling dry ice make sure you always wear rubber gloves and keep the ice wrapped in heavy-duty paper to prevent skin injuries.

Other supplies

Frozen treats should always be served with napkins to absorb drips as well as cups, straws, spoons, or classic stick scoops. Keep these items on hand even if the majority of your inventory is prepared and wrapped by the supplier. You never know when a customer will ask for these items, especially a cup to keep melting frozen treats in to prevent spills.

Your dream of owning your own ice cream truck business can become a reality if you have the right supplies, so contact a supply store near you, like Color Change Spoon. Frozen desserts and goodies don't need a lot of special care beyond a reliable freezer and some serving suggestions. With the right tools, you can have a reliable business that can make you money year after year.

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