Can Selling "Ice Cream" Be Profitable? You Be The Judge!

Average Treats Sold per Day
30
60
90
120
Labor Hours per Day
3
4.5
5.5
6.5
Annual Ice Cream Sales (1) $35,150 100% $70,299 100% $105,449 100% $140,598 100%
Food & Packaging Cost (2) -11,388 -32% -22,776 -32% -34,164 -32% -45,552 -32%
PROJECTED ANNUAL GROSS PROFIT $23,762 68% $47,523 68% $71,285 68% $95,046 68%
Waste Allowance -2,461 -7% -4,218 -6% -5,272 -5% -5,624 -4%
Dedicated Labor (3) -8,760 -25% -13,140 -19% -16,060 -15% -18,980 -13%
Utilities -375 -1% -375 - -375 - -375 -
Miscellaneous -1,200 -3% -1,200 -2% -1,200 -1% -1,200 -
PROJECTED ANNUAL OPERATING INCOME $10,966 31% $28,590 41% $48,378 46% $68,867 49%
ANNUAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
(R.O.I.) (4)
$10,966
-------- $19,640
56% $28,590
-------- $19,640
146% $48,378
-------- $19,640
246% $68,867
-------- $19,640
351%
NUMBER OF MONTHS TO RETURN INITIAL INVESTMENT $19,640
-------- $914
21.5 mos $19,640
-------- $2,383
8.2 mos $19,640
-------- $4,032
4.9 mos $19,640
-------- $5,739
3.4 mos
(1) Annual ice cream sales figure based on an average retail price of $3.21.
(2) Food and packaging costs are subject to change and may vary the projections stated. In addition, food, packaging, and waste costs may vary from store to store.
(3) Dedicated labor figured at an hourly rate of $8.00.
(4) A total investment of $19,640 has been used to illustrate potential Returns on Investment. Results may vary.

PLEASE NOTE: Actual results may vary according to other business factors. Each licensee should consult his or her own business advisor.

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