Whether part of a franchise or independently owned, profitable operation of juice and smoothie bars requires a well-trained staff and durable equipment. A major expense for the owner of a smoothie bar is equipment, without which the business couldn’t exist. For this reason, the owner should focus on finding equipment that is reliable, durable and easy to clean. Speaking about the smoothie bar equipment we can’t forget about the work-space that can enhance productivity and profit.

A good way to find the right equipment is attending many tradeshows and be in contact with the manufacturers that supply it. Because reliable equipment maintenance backup is crucial and should affect your decision about equipment purchase. Thinking seriously about the smooth operation of the smoothie bar you should always have at least one duplicate of main equipment pieces available to replace a malfunctioning item. A good solution is storing a box of replacement parts. Juicers and blenders in your store absorb a lot of hard use and you don’t want to lose even one customer because of an equipment malfunction that could temporarily close you down.

Beware of making a mistake to use domestic equipment for a smoothie bar because they are designed to be used a couple of times a day, not hundreds. The necessary equipment is the commercial smoothie blender, fridge, freezer, centrifugal juice machine, display counters, sink/preparation area, ice machine, till, cups, accessories and more. Once you have your store and equipment you are almost there but you still need to hire staff and arrange their training. Make sure that you or your staff always wear rubber gloves when preparing beverages for customers. You should always ameliorate the speed of service through improved production systems while maintaining the quality of the products. This is a step forward in enhancing customer satisfaction and increase profit.