Tropical Sno has proven itself to be a powerful source of profits. Below are several reasons why the Tropical Sno business is profitable.

Low Start-Up Costs - Limited start-up costs for inventory and supplies is required. The typical Dealer will invest less than $20,000 to get started.

Low Overhead - Your shave ice business can be operated in a small location which means leases are usually low. Most dealers pay between $300 - $500 per month in rent.

Low Payroll - One or two employees can operate a Tropical Sno location sucessfully.  

Low Maintenance Costs - There are minimal maintenance costs associated with your Tropical Sno business. Our machines are built for commercial use and are very reliable.

Low Cost of Goods - Typically 20% - 25% depending on the retail selling price. The cost of goods includes the cost of flavor, cup, ice, spoon and napkin.

Easy to Learn - The Tropical Sno system is easy to learn and you can begin making profits the same day you open for business.

Broad Acceptance - Tropical Sno products are liked by customers of all ages and not limited to just one segment of the market. Tropical Sno literally sells itself.

High Return On Investment - payback is usually measured in days, weeks and months not years.

In summary Tropical Sno is profitable! As you can see in the chart above, while daily sales volumes rise, profits become greater even with the additional costs of Product and Labor needed to achieve that sales volume.

Note: The cost of doing business can vary greatly. Prior to becoming a Tropical Sno Dealers we suggest you research the costs of doing business in your market and develop a business plan for your business.