Shave Ice Store Formats

Different Ways to Present Shave Ice

A shave ice concept can be adapted to many physical settings. Each format presents different questions involving space, equipment, service, weather, storage, customer flow, and local requirements.

Formats explored by Icy Bloom may include:

• Traditional storefronts
• Shopping-center kiosks
• Walk-up windows
• Seasonal stands
• Mobile units
• Festival and event booths
• Resort and hospitality locations
• Compact counters inside compatible businesses

Creating a Recognizable Place

The size of a location may change, but its presentation can remain coordinated.

Elements worth considering include:

• Signs and exterior appearance
• Serving cups and containers
• Menu organization
• Preparation areas
• Equipment placement
• Staff presentation
• Flavor names
• Seasonal displays
• Customer ordering flow
• Cleaning and storage areas

Icy Bloom presents these formats for general information. The suitability of any format depends on the proposed location, applicable regulations, available facilities, and the independent decisions of the person developing it.