Preparation for Spring Sales Begins Now

A quote from Abraham Lincoln says, “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe.” Your equipment is important and proper preparation is the key to success. In concessions, you want to get the most out of your peak selling seasons. And the time to prepare is now. Here’s a simple checklist to get you started:

• Spring Cleaning – No matter what type of equipment you’re working with, you’ll want to start with a thorough cleaning. It’s very easy for salt, debris or sugary residue to accumulate on the moving parts of these machines, which can affect performance. TIP:  Because cotton candy machines can be difficult to clean, Gold Medal developed the only UL Listed & UL Sanitation Certified Floss Headon the market. The EZ Kleen Model allows for easy disassembly and cleaning without the use of tools. See how easy it is to clean in this demonstration video.  
• Check & Double Check – Are your thermostats functioning properly? Do you have spare blades on hand for your shave ice machine? How’s your supply of bands, ribbons and floaters for your cotton candy machine? Help protect yourself by checking these crucial items now and stocking up on spare parts.
• Service with a Smile – Before the season kicks off is the perfect time to have your machines serviced. Ensure your equipment is performing properly because an unplanned breakdown can be devastating to sales. Service requests increase substantially in peak months, so get yours in early and be ahead of the game.
• Inventory Management – You’ll want to make sure you’re stocked up on all the favorite foods. Review records from the previous year and map out a plan for ordering your most popular items. And don’t overlook supplies like cups, food trays, napkins, etc.
• What’s New? – Customers are always looking for something new! Now’s a great time to consider what you could add or change on your menu. This could be new flavors of popcorn or cotton candy. Or you may take a different twist on a traditional favorite, like trying Funnel Swirls™ (funnel cakes on a stick). TIP:  Fresh flavors make a fun addition that will attract customers’ attention. New this year are seasonal cotton candy flavors. Spring Time Delight is a sweet splash of cherry and lime. And you’ll enjoy an energizing mix of citrus and passion fruit in Summer Citrus.

Gold Medal professionals are happy to help you each step of the way. Send any questions to [email protected] or call 1-800-543-0862 and speak with one of our representatives.