smoothies?? - tanTALK

puretanningf · 03-30-2006, 12:14 AM

who sells smoothies,and what info could u give me on getting started?

SandiGirl · 03-30-2006, 03:00 AM

We do protein shakes and it becomes a pain. Sometimes I fib and say I'm out of stuff to make them when I have dirty beds and people waiting to tan.

puretanningf · 03-30-2006, 08:29 AM

can you not justify hiring someone or are the sells not that good?

CoCopelliTanning · 03-30-2006, 09:36 AM

Do a search on here, as I recall there was someone here who had like a mini Beach Bar thing. It was Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay cool!! Even had pics!

Laney · 03-30-2006, 09:59 AM

We have a tiki bar in our salon where we make smoothies, and serve tropical drinks, Coke, Pepsi, water and iced tea. My husband is the "bartender" and everyone seems to enjoy sitting at the bar before or after they tan. It's a great way for our clients to get to know each other also. It's very social and if they have to wait for a bed, this gives them something to do while they wait. It's been quite successful so far.
We're planning our first customer appreciation weekend for the end of April so will most likely stock up on everything. We're looking forward to it. Besides, it's a great way to make a little extra money. By the way, the tropical drinks are non alcoholic.

caribbeancolor · 03-30-2006, 10:10 AM

Love this idea...I've been looking to add something fun to my mix.

puretanningf · 03-30-2006, 10:32 PM

that's a great idea!! any websites you can supply me w/? I am going to do it, I love the idea...sounds like what this small town needs.

bronzeman11 · 03-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Theres a salon in Florida my brother told me about. "Tanning N Smoothies". He said it was incredible and always really busy. Check their website.

clubtan1 · 03-31-2006, 06:14 AM

We've been doing Island Oasis for a few years now. Great product. Nice profit center. Easy.

Dixieman · 03-31-2006, 07:47 AM

http://www.shake-this.com/index.html

http://www.extremeblendz.com/index.html

http://www.drsmoothie.com/index2.html

http://www.cityblends.com/what.html

We were thinking about putting one in here this spring, but we had too much going on. Might do it later in the year.

Be warned though: A true smoothie bar is not a cheap investment. You're looking at roughly $12000-15000 for your equipment, a $4000-5000 first order investment, plus having the bar area constructed, wired, and plumbed. I do know that the first link I posted works with you to finance though.

03-30-2006, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
puretanningf Join Date: Nov 20 2001 Location: atlanta georgia Age: 57 Posts: 118 Rep Power: 23	smoothies?? who sells smoothies,and what info could u give me on getting started?

03-30-2006, 03:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
SandiGirl OFFICIAL BFF member Join Date: Jan 2 2005 Posts: 2,481 Rep Power: 51	Re: smoothies?? We do protein shakes and it becomes a pain. Sometimes I fib and say I'm out of stuff to make them when I have dirty beds and people waiting to tan. __________________ ~I'll try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.~

03-30-2006, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
puretanningf Join Date: Nov 20 2001 Location: atlanta georgia Age: 57 Posts: 118 Rep Power: 23	Re: smoothies?? can you not justify hiring someone or are the sells not that good?

03-30-2006, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
CoCopelliTanning Tan your CoConuts! Join Date: Nov 22 2005 Location: Hurricane Age: 49 Posts: 280 Rep Power: 28	Re: smoothies?? Do a search on here, as I recall there was someone here who had like a mini Beach Bar thing. It was Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay cool!! Even had pics! __________________ Tan your CoConuts with CoCopelli Tanning Lotions and Products!

03-30-2006, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Laney Join Date: May 30 2001 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 144 Rep Power: 28	Re: smoothies?? We have a tiki bar in our salon where we make smoothies, and serve tropical drinks, Coke, Pepsi, water and iced tea. My husband is the "bartender" and everyone seems to enjoy sitting at the bar before or after they tan. It's a great way for our clients to get to know each other also. It's very social and if they have to wait for a bed, this gives them something to do while they wait. It's been quite successful so far. We're planning our first customer appreciation weekend for the end of April so will most likely stock up on everything. We're looking forward to it. Besides, it's a great way to make a little extra money. By the way, the tropical drinks are non alcoholic.

03-30-2006, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
caribbeancolor Pea In A Pod Join Date: Mar 20 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 41 Posts: 258 Rep Power: 120	Re: smoothies?? Love this idea...I've been looking to add something fun to my mix. __________________ Brooke & Lillie

03-30-2006, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
puretanningf Join Date: Nov 20 2001 Location: atlanta georgia Age: 57 Posts: 118 Rep Power: 23	Re: smoothies?? that's a great idea!! any websites you can supply me w/? I am going to do it, I love the idea...sounds like what this small town needs.

03-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 65 Posts: 1,416 Rep Power: 52	Re: smoothies?? Theres a salon in Florida my brother told me about. "Tanning N Smoothies". He said it was incredible and always really busy. Check their website. __________________

03-31-2006, 06:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 2,114 Rep Power: 57	Re: smoothies?? We've been doing Island Oasis for a few years now. Great product. Nice profit center. Easy.

03-31-2006, 07:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dixieman Join Date: Jun 18 2005 Location: Kosciusko, MS Age: 41 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Re: smoothies?? http://www.shake-this.com/index.html http://www.extremeblendz.com/index.html http://www.drsmoothie.com/index2.html http://www.cityblends.com/what.html We were thinking about putting one in here this spring, but we had too much going on. Might do it later in the year. Be warned though: A true smoothie bar is not a cheap investment. You're looking at roughly $12000-15000 for your equipment, a $4000-5000 first order investment, plus having the bar area constructed, wired, and plumbed. I do know that the first link I posted works with you to finance though.

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