Is Your Ice Machine Melting Your Happy Hour Profits?

Is Your Ice Machine Melting Your Happy Hour Profits? 

Your Old Ice Machine Just Can't Keep Up

it's another hot, sultry summer afternoon at Terrance's trendy Gin bar in Dee Why. Happy Hour is about to hit, and your bartenders already feel the heat. Customers line up for Gin & Tonics, Mojitos, and those signature Margaritas everyone can't get enough of. But just as things start getting busy, ice starts running low. The old ice machine in the back wheezes and groans, trying to keep up. It's frustrating, right? You're left praying it doesn't give out on a Friday night when the line's out the door.

Terrance watched in horror as his bartender, Jake, gestured frantically toward the ice machine. The Friday night crowd at his Dee Why gin bar was three-deep, and the machine sputtered its last cubes. His ancient ice maker had picked the worst possible moment to fail as the after-work crowd rolled in, craving his signature gin cocktails.

The Consequences of Staying with Old, Unreliable Equipment

The bartenders are now stretched, scrambling to ration ice, and everyone's patience is wearing thin—including yours. Drinks without the right amount of ice don't taste the same. They're not as refreshing, and customers notice. Slowly, the energy of the evening shifts. Customers who came in thirsty and excited now wear half-smiles, and the once-buzzing atmosphere begins to feel strained. Terrance, you know that those customers will remember a less-than-icy cocktail. Worse, they might not return.

To make matters worse, this old machine is a power guzzler. Your energy bill spikes every month—it's like running an AI data centre in your bar. Not to mention, it's a constant gamble if the machine will actually make it through another weekend rush. Every time it chugs along and barely delivers, you feel the stress building, knowing it's only a matter of time before it gives up completely.

Meet the Skope ITV Ice Queen IQ 85 A 85kg Self Contained Granular Ice Maker

Introducing the Skope ITV Ice Queen IQ 85 A 85kg Self Contained Granular Ice Maker, a game changer for your bar. This powerhouse can produce up to 85kg of ice every 24 hours, ensuring you never run out of ice, Terrance! Whether you're serving up Gin & Tonics or mixing endless rounds of Mojitos, the Ice Queen is always ready. Its compact undercounter design maximizes your space, while the front and rear-facing ventilation allows seamless integration into your setup.

What's more, the Ice Queen is designed to thrive in scorching climates, up to 43°C. So no matter how intense those Dee Why summer afternoons get, the Ice Queen remains cool and continues to churn out ice. With its 20kg built-in storage bin, your bartenders won't have to scramble for ice, and your cocktails will always be crisp, refreshing, and unforgettable.

With R452A refrigerant, the Ice Queen offers a 45% reduction in GWP, making it an eco-friendly choice for your bar's future. It's also energy-efficient, significantly reducing those high electricity bills your old machine used to rack up. And maintenance? A breeze. The self-cleaning features ensure you get sparkling, crystal-clear ice every time, without the hours of cleaning.

Persuasive Call to Action: Say Goodbye to Ice Shortages and Hello to Reliable Chill

Terrance, it's time to upgrade. It's time to stop the guesswork and stress and start providing the kind of cocktail experience your patrons deserve—every single time. The Skope ITV Ice Queen IQ 85 A 85kg Self Contained Granular Ice Maker doesn't just make ice; it makes your bar more efficient, your drinks better, and your customers happier.

Just to Sweeten the deal. You now access Skope Funding.

Finance your product

Unlock your business's potential with some of the most competitive finance solutions available across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you're a small business or a large corporate, SKOPE Funding offers a range of flexible finance plans to suit your requirements, giving you the financial control you need to upgrade your equipment. 

Lease or own a range of premium commercial equipment, including SKOPE refrigeration, Irinox blast chillers, ITV ice makers, Vitamix blenders and more.

• Why buy ice when you can buy an ITV Ice Machine for just $6.91 a day?
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• Receive a free on-site service annually to match your term...

Don't wait until your current machine finally gives up for good. Call the team at Sydney Commercial Kitchens at 1300 881 119 and get the Ice Queen installed before the next Happy Hour rush. Your bartenders will thank you, your customers will love you, and you can get back to focusing on the cocktails, the atmosphere, and the passion that makes your bar stand out.

Make the call today. Let's keep your bar cool, your cocktails fresh, and your Happy Hour profitable!

Skope ITV Ice Queen IQ 85 A 85kg Self Contained Granular Ice Maker