I live in Idaho

The achoholic snow cone was a great Idea. Someone first told it to me over msn. I accallu talked about it with my buddie… we came to the comclusion that we would sell as many snow cones because we live in a town with lots of mormons. The mormons wont like it, vus not taking there kids to our snow cone hut. I am also only 19. I can server it, but I cant get a licence. The licence is also expernive to get started.

But that would be a great idea from someone living more down south.

I have been researching and this is what I found on the profit margins…

It costs $0.08 to make a $1.00 snow cone…. holy crap that is cheap! haha

The ice is dirt cheap, we will prob make it ourselves.

I’m not sure if this is illegal, already available, or just a plain bad idea – but I would also considering serving “alcoholic” snow cones – mixed liquir into the syrup and ice.

Sort of like a daquiri – but…not. This can be sold along side of your regular, non-alcoholic snow cones.

Unfortunately, I believe you are still under 21 (as am I), and will unable to get an alcohol serving license (unless someone Of Age works it out, then you can serve it since you are above 18).

Stupid Idea?

I am a new reader to your blog (having found it from the MySpace flame wars going on over at Tyler’s blog).

I am impressed by your thinking, and your blog. I’ve added it recently to my bookmark for blogs, and I’ll be reading often.

Anyways, besides the introduction, I wanted to comment on your idea for snow cones.

I’m assuming that you live in a place that unfortunately serves a very warm climate throughout the year (sorry, I’m all for cold weather and four seasons). To be honest, I think this idea has plenty of potential.

I would guess that the profit margins are fairly large ($8.00 – maybe $10.00 per syrup bottle, and ice?) and you can turn around and sell a snow cone for about $3.00 – $5.00. I think you’re looking at at least a 350% if not 500% profit (I’m sure you’ve already looked at this yourself).

What I’d suggest for you though, is to not only serve snow cones, but have something that can compliment it. I’ve seen some of these snow cone huts by my local Home Depot and they sell hot dogs, chips, drinks, and candy. I’d also suggest you hit up the construction market – and act as a ice cream truck and drive around, as opposed to a stationary kiosk. The only downside is the gas money – but I think you can reach a much wider market, and that leaves a lot more room for profit.

Anyways, I didn’t have much to say that I’m sure you haven’t already thought about, but you asked for comments, and I’m all for it (depsite what your GF may think).

Glad to meet ya,
Bryan