Support for Beginners and Experienced Concession Operators Alike
Honesty, Integrity, Low Prices and a Knowledgeable Staff Looking to buy concession equipment and supplies? You have come to the right place - let the experts at Jarco be your guide! We offer the largest selection anywhere at great prices and customer support that is second to none. Our customer service representatives are concession specialists who can help you choose the right equipment at the right price every time. You're sure to find something that suits your experience level, budget, your profit goals.
Easy Food. Easy Fun. Easy Profits. What's hot and popular for big concession profits? Ready to join the fun, but not quite sure where to begin? A great place to start would be a popcorn machine, cotton candy maker or snow cone machine. These types of items are safe, easy to use and clean-up quickly. For those with more food service experience, we also offer items like funnel cake fryers, corn dog fryers and hotdog equipment. These items will usually require more involvement for setup, preparation and health code requirements.
Shopping Lists Use one of our handy checklists to make sure your order is complete. Putting together your first order for concession equipment and supplies might seem a bit intimidating, but the concessionstands.com website was designed to make the process fun and as easy as possible. The Shopping Lists are deliberately kept very broad so they can be applied to all models in one category.
Print a copy of the Shopping List and use it to help you assemble your order:
Some Helpful Tips for Success and Increased Sales Many people purchase a popcorn machine or funnel cake fryer or cotton candy machine and have visions of dollar signs rolling over in their mind, but when they plug the machine in, the world fails to beat a pathway to the concession stand and the "Get Rich Quick Dream" is shattered. There are other people who set it into operation, and have a virtual non-stop profit making operation. As a matter of fact, when you can sell all the output of virtually any piece of equipment, it doesn't take much more than three solid days, all day long, for that machine to pay for itself out of gross profit margins.
What is the key to success? Certainly, it helps to have a perfect location for it. Location means being right in the middle of peak traffic, constantly high traffic, so that you don't need to do anything to stimulate sales - rather, the impulse appeal to generate sales.
In general, the best way to make money with snacks is to keep it simple. People want good food and they want it fast. Figure out what appeals to your market and how you can sell it quickly. You DO NOT need 101 items on your menu. Start with three or four items for fast service. Keep it straightforward and uncomplicated. Do not be afraid to start small and add on as you grow.
Check out what is selling at the local fairs and festivals. They often carry similar concession items and you can get an idea of what others are charging. Plus, you can also study how to present and market your fun foods.
One of the most exciting things about fun foods is how versatile they are and the freedom they can give your business. These products work wherever people gather. Follow the money and go where the crowds are. Customers are not going to come looking for you at first. You need to create sales and interest in your products by finding the right location. Once you find your location keep in mind the two most important factors - space and electricity (if available). Below find some suggestions on where to sell:
Apple Orchards
Highway Rest Stops
Art and Craft Shows
Home Improvement Centers
Ballparks and Baseball Fields
Ice Cream Shops
Bingo Halls
Job Fairs
Car Shows
Large Office Buildings
Church Festivals
Little Leagues
College Campuses
Local Parks
Coffee Shops
Parades
Community Centers
Picnic Areas
Fairs and Festivals
Shopping Malls
Farmers Markets
Skate Parks
Farms and Farm Stands
Soccer Fields
Flea Markets
State Parks
Grocery Stores
Tourists Attractions
Hardware Stores
Zoos and Aquariums
High School Venues
or anywhere people gather....
You don't need to have a dedicated shop to make money. For example, you can start by just working on the weekends - most of our customers work part time. Or, simply try your hand selling out of a local festival booth.
We specialize in the foods that average 70% to 80% profit margins. You can work less than 25 weeks and make over $100,000 in a year when you become really good at booking events. The exact payoff will depend on your concession business and the price you charge. (For example, at some events you will sell cotton candy for $1 and others you will sell a larger size for $2.50. Either way, it's very profitable).
Easy Food. Easy Fun. Easy Profits. What's hot and popular for big concession profits? Ready to join the fun, but not quite sure where to begin? A great place to start would be a popcorn machine, cotton candy maker or snow cone machine. These types of items are safe, easy to use and clean-up quickly. For those with more food service experience, we also offer items like funnel cake fryers, corn dog fryers and hotdog equipment. These items will usually require more involvement for setup, preparation and health code requirements.
