THE TOP 20 QUESTIONS
20 ) What is Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice?
Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices are a water-based, fat-free, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, and high fructose corn syrup-free dessert of many different flavors. Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice is a true Italian ice which never contains any non-dairy creamer, and often is mistaken for ice cream or sherbet.
Our Italian ice is produced in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Our Italian ice is made the old fashioned way.
19) What flavors are available?
Our flavors include: Lemon, Banana, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Cherry, Chocolate, Coconut, Fruit Punch, Grape, Green Apple, Iced Tea, Mango, Orange, Pina-Colada, Pineapple, Rainbow, Strawberry, and Watermelon.
18) Can I choose my own flavors?
On all orders, you are free to pick whatever flavors you would like, in whatever quantities you would like, that add up to 60 cans on one pallet.
17) Where is Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice Sold?
Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice is sold at malls, stadiums, amusement parks, festivals, fairs, beaches, flea markets, camps, state parks, swim clubs, golf courses, resort hotels, carnivals, zoos, etc. In fact, anywhere there is a gathering or flow of people, there is an opportunity to sell Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice.
Simply put, it’s where the people are.
16) Is there any dairy or non-dairy creamer in Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice?
None! All of our flavors are non-dairy water based and blended to a creamy- like consistency. All flavors are fat and cholesterol free. We are a true
Italian Ice- We use absolutely no non-dairy creamer in any of our Italian Ices.
15) How Is Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice packed for shipping?
Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices are packed on wooden pallets. There is a maximum of
100– 3-gallon containers on a pallet; 60– 5-gallon containers on a pallet.
The 3-gallon size is suitable for dipping cabinets inside a store.
The 5-gallon size is suitable for pushcarts and mobile truck operations.
The pallets are stretch wrapped for shipping strength, ease of unpacking and see-through visibility for quality control.
The dimensions of a full pallet of 100- 3-gallon containers are approx. 40 x 50 & 70 high, weighing approx. 2600 lbs.
The dimension of a full pallet of 60- 5 gallon containers is approx. 40 x 50 & 69 high, weighing approx. 2400 lbs.
14) How can I sample Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices?
A sample package can be sent overnight packed in dry ice. We do not charge for the Italian ice samples, dry ice or the shipping container. However, the overnight shipping has to be paid by the receiver (we will credit you back the sample shipping if you decide to order from us.) Just fax back us the sample request form.
13) How do I pay for my shipment of Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices?
We use frozen trucks and shop the lowest shipping prices. You can also choose your own shipping. All shipments of Italian Ice must be pre-paid. Company checks must clear first. For faster turnaround we suggest certified checks, wired funds and credit cards.
12) Where can Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice be delivered to?
We can make arrangements to have your Italian Ice shipped directly to a cold storage facility in your area. This will save you time and money. A recent shipment to Tampa, Florida was delivered to a cold storage facility. The cost of storage for an entire pallet at 0 degrees was $50.00/month!
Just look in your yellow pages for WAREHOUSES-COLD STORAGE or go on-line and Google search for Cold Storage along with your City and State. Then shop for the cold storage facility with the best monthly storage rates and best location to where you live or will be conducting your business.
You then can choose to keep one or two 25 cubic chest freezers on premises, and transport the Italian Ice directly to your carts or to your freezers. Remember the product needs to be maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you cannot find a frozen warehouse facility in your area give us a call and we’ll assist you in finding one.
11) I am a traveling concessionaire. Can I have product delivered?
We can make arrangements to deliver to cold storage warehouses to match your schedule. If you already have frozen storage on your vehicle or concession trailer, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice can be transported easily from venue to venue.
10) Where I live no one has heard of Italian Ices.
How do I know it will sell in my area?
Sampling is the answer– A taste of Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice is all it takes.
We also have loads of great ideas and suggestions that we pass down to our vendors free (upon request) after one of our Cart Plans has been purchased.
9) Is Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice the same as Snow Cones and Shaved Ice?
Not even close! Unlike snow cones and shaved ice (ice with syrup poured over the top), Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice is a delicious and refreshing frozen dessert made with pure cane sugar (no high fructose corn syrup as in virtually all other Italian ices) in a natural water base. Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices are whipped frozen in old-fashioned freeze machines.
Simply open the can and scoop out the delicious Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices.
8) Can I use the logo of “Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice?”
Yes- as long as any logo duplications match the original trademarked logo. Also, you cannot name your company- Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice.
You can however say “YOUR COMPANY NAME” featuring Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice. We have logo artwork available.
7) Does Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice control my business operation?
No- Little Jimmy’s Italian ice is extremely FLEXIBLE in the way we run our business. If you prefer not to use the pushcarts and instead open up a store using our Italian ice-
YOU CAN DO IT!
If you prefer to just order our Italian ice and nothing else-
YOU CAN DO IT!
If you want to sell our Italian ice from a kiosk/gazebo in a mall or from a trailer-
YOU CAN DO IT!
There are no limitations- This is your own business. You can conduct it any way you wish! If you are looking for help or suggestions along the way we will provide them to you at absolutely no charge.
6) What is the minimum investment for someone to become involved in the Italian Ice business?
$30.50 for a five gallon can. You can pick it up from us in Elizabeth, NJ. If you were to have the Italian ice shipped, a pallet of 60 cans would cost $1830 plus shipping. 3 gallon cans cost $22.00
5) Can I name your Italian ice other than “Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice”?
It’s your choice. Most of our customers do use the “Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice” name because of our superior brand recognition and our family friendly image.
4) Does Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice have any signs or stickers?
Yes, we supply free of charge 6 inch square flavor signs. We also have available colorful, eye-catching umbrellas, A-Frame signs, pleated 3 ounce & 5 ounce paper cups and plastic baseball helmets of all the Major League teams.
3) What does my Board of Health need to know about Little Jimmy’s
Italian Ice?
Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice contains no dairy or non-dairy creamer (which can spoil).
They are served frozen, whereby it’s nearly impossible for bacteria to build.
2) I would like to purchase one of your cart plans, but I do not understand how the Italian ice product remains frozen in the cart with no motor, no dry ice or block ice?
The Italian Ice maintains its temperature in the pushcart from the temperature of the other frozen containers that are in the cart. There is no need for the pushcart to be motorized in order to keep the product frozen. Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice is made for our pushcarts and the pushcarts are made for our Italian Ice- a true Italian ice symbiotic relationship!
Dry ice will make the Italian ice too hard to scoop, and frozen ice cubes or block ice will actually melt the Italian ice since water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which is higher than the freezing temperature of the Italian ice at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
1) What are the most important things to do before I receive my first delivery of Italian Ice?
Purchase Freezers- Have them plugged in and ready to go before you order arrives.
Choose a Cold Storage Facility near Your Home- If you do not have room for chest freezers at your business or location where you plan on conducting your Italian ice operation from, it may be more cost effective to have the Italian ice shipped directly to a cold storage warehouse in your area.
Location, Location, Location- Italian ices, like all products, sell in places where there are people walking by. That’s the great thing about a pushcart; you can move it almost anywhere.
Health Department- Find out from your local municipality if there are any permits or licenses you will need in order to start selling Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices. If you run into any problems or roadblocks along the way, call us and we can help you solve them.
Most important of all – Have Fun!
