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Snowflake Ice Cream Business Plan

 

1. Business Overview

A Snowflake
Ice Cream Business
involves selling fluffy, shaved ice cream made from
frozen milk and flavored syrups. This trendy dessert is popular in urban and
semi-urban areas, especially in summer.


2. Investment Breakdown

Expense

Estimated Cost (₹)

Snowflake
Ice Cream Machine

₹50,000
– ₹1,50,000

Freezer
for storing ice blocks

₹20,000
– ₹40,000

Ingredients
(Milk, flavors, toppings)

₹5,000
– ₹10,000

Cups,
Spoons & Packaging

₹3,000
– ₹5,000

Initial
Marketing & Branding

₹5,000
– ₹10,000

Shop
Setup (if renting space)

₹10,000
– ₹30,000

Total
Initial Investment

₹90,000
– ₹2,45,000


Alternative:

  • If you start as a mobile
    cart business
    , investment can be as low as ₹80,000.


3. How to Start This Business

  1. Buy the Machine – Purchase a commercial-grade
    snowflake ice cream machine
    from a trusted supplier.
  2. Set Up a Small Space – Either a shop or a small
    stall in a high-footfall area like malls, beaches, parks, or
    colleges.
  3. Source Ingredients – Use milk-based ice
    blocks
    , natural flavors, and premium toppings like fruits, chocolate,
    and nuts.
  4. Register the Business – Get FSSAI
    certification
    for food safety compliance.
  5. Marketing Strategy – Promote on Instagram,
    YouTube, and WhatsApp
    ; offer free samples to attract customers.


4. Running the Business

  • Pricing Strategy: Sell at ₹80 – ₹150 per
    serving.
  • Daily Sales Target: 50 – 100 cups per day.
  • Operational Cost: Ingredients, electricity,
    and rent (if applicable).


5. Potential Profit Calculation

Daily Sales

Revenue (₹)

Monthly Profit (₹)

50 cups
x ₹100

₹5,000

₹75,000
– ₹1,00,000

100
cups x ₹100

₹10,000

₹1,50,000
– ₹2,00,000

After
expenses like rent and electricity, a business owner can easily earn
₹1,00,000 per month
in peak seasons.


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