Everything Canadian operators need to run a soft serve station — DOLE and Frostline powder mixes, ice cream cones, cups, and setup guidance. Ships from Calgary to all provinces.
Classic vanilla and chocolate. Lactose-free, gluten-free. 6 lb bags, mix with 2 gallons water. ~678 cones per case of 6. 40-year foodservice reputation.
The cone is a significant part of the customer experience — and the margin calculation. A case of wafer cones costs a few cents per unit and adds a perceived value that justifies a higher sell price over cups.
Wafer Cones (Cake Cones)
Flat bottom, mild flavour, standard concession cone. Does not compete with soft serve flavour. Best for DOLE fruit flavours where the soft serve taste is the star. Most cost-effective option. Available in bulk cases at ChickenPieces.com.
Sugar Cones & Waffle Cones
Sugar cones are crunchier with a caramel sweetness — slightly premium option. Waffle cones are the premium tier, freshly made or pre-made bulk. Both command a higher sell price and work better with classic vanilla/chocolate (Frostline) pairings.
Soft serve machine — commercial single or dual tank (7–12L per tank). Match machine capacity to expected daily volume.
Soft serve mix — DOLE for fruit/dairy-free, Frostline for classic vanilla/chocolate. Stock 1–2 bags per service shift as a starting baseline.
Mixing equipment — clean 8–10 litre bucket and wire whisk for dissolving powder before machine loading.
Cones and cups — wafer cones in bulk cases, 4 oz and 8 oz cups as alternatives. Always stock both.
Toppings — rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sauce, caramel. Even a basic topping selection increases average transaction value.
Napkins and spoons — standard concession disposables. Essential for self-serve or high-volume service.
Sanitizer — Stera-Sheen or equivalent ice cream machine cleaner for daily and deep cleaning cycles.
Profit snapshot: DOLE Pineapple at ~$0.30 per serving + wafer cone at ~$0.07 = ~$0.37 ingredient cost. At $3.75 sell price, gross margin is approximately 90%. A single 4.4 lb bag at 72 servings generates approximately $270 in revenue.
Delivery Across Canada
AB / BC / SK / MB2–4 business days from Calgary
Ontario / Quebec4–6 business days
Atlantic Provinces5–7 business days
Minimum OrderNo minimum on most products
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Mix, cones, and supplies for Canadian operators — ships from Calgary to all provinces.
What supplies do I need to run a soft serve station?
Soft serve machine, powder mix, cones or cups, toppings, mixing bucket and whisk, and machine sanitizer. ChickenPieces.com carries DOLE and Frostline mix, and ice cream cones.
Wafer cones vs sugar cones for soft serve — which is better?
Wafer cones are standard — mild, cost-effective, let the soft serve flavour be the focus. Sugar cones are crunchier and slightly sweeter, good for premium positioning. Waffle cones command the highest sell price.
What is the profit margin on soft serve?
Approximately 85–90% gross margin at typical sell prices. DOLE Pineapple runs ~$0.30 per serving + cone at ~$0.07 = ~$0.37 cost. At $3.75 sell, one 4.4 lb bag at 72 servings generates ~$270 in revenue.
Where can I buy soft serve supplies in Canada?
ChickenPieces.com ships DOLE and Frostline soft serve mixes and ice cream cones from Calgary to all Canadian provinces. No minimum order on most products.