Could you imagine that cotton candy can be designed not only as a shapeless white cloud wound around a stick, but also in the form of colored three-dimensional figures of animals and cartoon characters?
Such a delicacy is much more interesting in the eyes of children. It was precisely these figures that Sergei Dokhov began to create and made it his business. Today he has 3 of his own points in Moscow and 9 points across Russia, opened under a franchise.
(photo from the company’s Instagram -)
It all started when Sergey saw a Chinese man on one of his Youtube videos creating colorful bouquets from cotton candy in front of passers-by. A whole crowd gathered around him - because it was unusual and interesting.
And Sergei began to look for where to buy such a device so that he could create such three-dimensional figures. He didn’t find a ready-made device, he bought a regular one, but modified it by 70 percent from various parts.
Then he developed a version of a cart for selling his cotton candy figurines - so that it would be bright and noticeable.
Sergey Dokhov called his company “Cotton Candy No. 1” (its website is)
And Sergei and his partner opened their first point selling cotton candy in the winter of 2017 in a Moscow shopping center (at first they stood at the counter themselves).
On the very first day of operation, the point brought in an income of 10 thousand rubles.
Then a woman approached them and asked for contacts of business leaders to find out about the possibility of purchasing a franchise.
So the guys started thinking about scaling the business.
Over time, they opened two more locations. We developed our own franchise and began offering it to beginning entrepreneurs. In 2017, we sold the franchise to 9 cities.
Then they opened the production of their machines for the production of cotton candy in China. So now they have no problems with the supply of equipment.
The production cost of one cotton candy figurine is very low - approximately 7 rubles. They sell it in Moscow for 300 rubles, in the regions - 200-250 rubles.
On average, one point per month brings in 144 thousand rubles in revenue. Payback - 3 months.
The franchisee will have to spend 300 thousand rubles on the purchase of a franchise and equipment. This amount includes the cotton candy machine, trolley, production materials for 3 months, training and support.
The company does not take royalties.
By the way, you can make money not only by selling figured cotton candy in shopping centers and on the street. The Cotton Candy No. 1 company participates in various festive events (birthdays, parties, corporate events). She comes to the event with her equipment and for 15-25 thousand rubles makes sugar figurines to order for everyone (without restrictions).
If you are interested in this nice and completely new business for Russia, you can go to the company’s page, read more and leave your application.
Today it is one of the most popular delicacies for adults and children, and its production can be very profitable business for those who are interested in this.
If you have a question, how to do cotton candy, then, first of all, you need to understand what kind of product it is and become familiar with the main technological aspects of its manufacture. So, cotton candy is the finest sugar threads, which are obtained from granulated sugar preheated to a temperature of 180-200 degrees. Threads are formed from molten raw materials under the influence of centrifugal force. To add vitamin value, improve the taste and appearance of the product, fortified natural additives and dyes are applied to the cooled fibers by spraying. Currently, there are a large number of such additives that make it possible to establish the production of cotton candy with a wide variety of tastes.
The most common is the production of roll-type cotton wool, in which the fibers are wound on a plastic or wooden stick, or in the form of rolls they are laid in layers in special containers. This is the kind of product that is familiar to consumers and is widely available on sale.
Basic equipment to carry out all of the above technological processes are special machines for cotton candy. The basis of their design is a metal box on which a stainless steel bowl is installed to collect sugar threads. To protect against product loss, most manufacturers equip the bowls with a special protective mesh or plastic cap. Such devices operate from electrical network, with a rated voltage of 220V. It takes about 1 minute to warm them up to start working, and about 15-30 seconds to make one portion of cotton wool. Sugar consumption averages about 20 grams per serving. The operator’s actions do not require special preparation and boil down to pouring the required amount of raw materials into a container and, after time, assembling the finished dessert.
Today there is a wide variety of production equipment on the market. cotton candy, both from domestic and imported manufacturers. Most popular in Lately conquered by AIRHOT devices, presented in several modifications of different performance. They are valued for their relatively low cost, as well as their compact, lightweight and portable design. STARFOOD equipment has similar advantages. The line of these devices is considered to be very economical and quickly pays for itself during operation. Upon request and depending on the expected production volumes, you can purchase units made in a tabletop or floor-mounted version, as well as equipped with a trolley. Carts, protective nets and plastic domes of various diameters are also available for sale separately.
Not only children, but also adults around the world love to enjoy cotton candy. That is why today the business of making this delicious product is very popular. But in order for it to bring you profit, you need to purchase special equipment for the production of cotton candy, and also understand how to prepare it correctly.
Where can I sell cotton candy?
First of all, if you want to turn into a millionaire with the help of this product, you need to think about where in your city you will sell cotton candy. Of course, it is quite logical to sell it in zoos, circuses, theaters, cafes, and children's stores. This product will sell well in places where people like to relax with their whole family. But remember that cotton candy is a seasonal product that sells best in the warm season.
What do you need to start production, besides purchasing devices?
In addition to what you will need special apparatus for the production of cotton candy, the choice of which we will talk about a little later, you must also find suitable premises. According to the law, there are no special requirements for cotton candy producers regarding what the production premises should be like.
Therefore, you can simply choose one that will be most suitable for placing all the necessary machines and devices in it. It is important that there is sufficiently good traffic there. Remember that cotton candy is a very delicate product. In addition, pay attention to the fact that there is low humidity and sufficiently good ventilation.
Will buying expensive equipment for cotton wool production pay off?
To start such a business, you will need to invest about 95-170 thousand rubles. They will be distributed approximately as follows: equipment for the production of cotton candy - from 35 to 100 thousand rubles, purchase of the necessary devices (generator, tent) - from 60 to 70 thousand rubles.
At the same time, remember that you will also have monthly expenses, which will include employee salaries, rent of premises, and purchase of necessary raw materials. One serving of the finished product costs an average of 100 rubles. During a shift, most likely, you will be able to sell about 50-60 servings. That is, daily revenue will be 5-6 thousand rubles. The cost of each portion is 1.8 rubles.
You also need to take into account that you will have to pay monthly salaries to employees and pay rent for the premises. In total, it turns out that in warm weather (about 5 months a year), minus cloudy, rainy days, your monthly income will be about 30 thousand rubles.
Equipment for the production of cotton candy
The very first machine for creating this tasty product in the CIS countries was produced by the Belarusian company Torgmash. It was her Focus device. Despite the fact that it was created quite a long time ago, even today it is considered one of the most popular and high-quality.
It has a white catcher made of durable aluminum with a diameter of about 66 cm. The main feature of this unit is the fact that here the sugar is heated not on a spiral, but on a special ring heating element. Thus, the device is reliable. In addition, there are also comfortable handles, an electronic adjustment regulator, a protection system, and locks.
If you trust foreign technology more, then you should pay attention to the products of Gold Metal. It is characterized by high strength, reliability, and good performance characteristics. Also particularly popular is the Econo Floss model, which is characterized by its small size, but at the same time quite high performance. It is capable of processing from 3.6 to 4.5 kg of sugar per hour, which is considered a fairly good indicator. The price of such a device is from 35 thousand rubles, which is an economical option.
Want even higher productivity? Then you should buy the Tornado model. It is produced in the USA. With its help you can cook from 5.4 to 8.5 kg of cotton candy in an hour. This device in Russia costs about 100 thousand rubles and is considered one of the most expensive.
American “cotton sweetness”, French “grandfather’s beard”, English “magic silk thread”, German “sweet wool” - all these are names of the same beloved delicacy, which in Russia received the rather prosaic name “cotton candy”. But the taste of this sweet, apparently, is not as mundane as its name.
Favorite delicacy of all generations
When you go out to the park for a walk in the summer, notice how popular this product is among people: it is bought by adults and children, men and women, young people and old people. Moreover, it is massively ordered for children's parties and themed parties.
Cotton candy gained such fame, most likely, thanks to its appearance, which at first glance resembles weightless clouds against the blue sky and takes us back to the carefree days of childhood. And, despite its more than 600-year history, this delicacy will continue to remain one of the most desirable and beloved, at least in Russia.
Where to sell?
With such a huge demand for this sweet, why not business idea seekers turn their attention to the production of cotton candy - their own business to fulfill the wishes of sweet tooths? Moreover, considering the experience of many entrepreneurs who have already successfully used this idea. But in order to bring it to life, while obtaining maximum profitability, you need to carefully consider your business plan.
You don’t want cotton candy everywhere and not always. Therefore, the first thing you need to consider is the favorable location of your outlet. The most rational decision it will be placed in a huge park, at the entrance to a circus, cinema or zoo, not far from a school or kindergarten, in a children's cafe or in an amusement park, that is, in a place where there is always a large flow of people (and even with children) - your potential buyers.
To move conveniently from place to place, you should definitely buy a special mobile cart, which will cost a novice businessman from 9 to 45 thousand rubles. But this price fully justifies the service - both you and your clients will notice this.
Production capacity"
Since we're talking about production process, which means there is no escape from purchasing equipment, which in this case is a cotton candy machine.
The modern market can offer us many options for Russian or imported production. To tell the truth, domestic units are not pleased with their quality, so if you plan to develop your business on a long-term basis, give preference to foreign manufacturers.
As budget option You can choose a Chinese device, but you should give preference only to products from large and well-known companies. For example, an American stationary or mobile cotton candy machine is more expensive, but we are very pleased with its quality and the possibility of long-term use. In general, when choosing this device, it is worth considering some points.
Criteria for choosing a cotton candy machine
When choosing a similar technique, try to be guided by two seemingly mutually exclusive concepts: high quality and the opportunity to save money. But if you look at it, these concepts absolutely do not contradict each other, because by buying an expensive and powerful unit, you can save on a lot: time, electricity, consumables, repair and adjustment costs, etc. As they say, the miser pays twice .
Contact only reputable manufacturers of this equipment who have good reputation and many years of experience.
If possible, do not use the services of intermediaries; it is better to buy directly from the manufacturer: it is cheaper and more reliable in terms of warranty.
To make selling cotton candy more profitable, choose powerful equipment. 1000 W is usually enough, although there are also stronger devices with a power of up to 1500 W.
In order not to lose customers while they are standing in line, choose a unit that is capable of dispensing at least 5 portions of cotton wool per minute. Give preference to equipment with a metal (often aluminum) catcher, since plastic is not so durable and reliable in operation.
What is the essence of the operation of such a device?
The operating principle of almost all devices is the same. There is a special compartment inside the machine where sugar and additives are poured. The rotating mechanism (rotor) contains a heating element, under the influence of which the sugar melts and goes out into the space of the catcher through special slots.
The resulting “silk threads” freeze in an instant when exposed to air, and a rotating catcher helps to form them into a product of any shape and color. It is most convenient to serve the finished sweet on a stick (cone, cardboard or plastic), but you can also present the product in a special plastic bag.
Raw materials and additional materials. How to use it?
The main component of our sweetness is, of course, sugar. To make cotton wool more interesting and attractive, you should also use special dyes and
all kinds of safe flavoring additives. Pay attention to the word “safe” - all components are already finished products must be natural and not harmful to health. After all, your main clients will be children!
To prepare high-quality cotton wool, you should only buy granulated sugar, which, due to its friability, melts quite quickly. But refined sugar does not have this quality, so it should not be used for these purposes at all. It is advisable to even pre-grind some types of sugar so that the grains become even smaller and respond to temperature faster.
How to attract a buyer?
In order to somehow lure a client to you, you need to offer an exclusive product. For these purposes, dyes for cotton candy and special aromatic additives were invented. Agree, it is much more pleasant to eat a “cloud” that smells of some exotic fruit or the most common, but everyone’s favorite strawberries, cherries, apricots, peach, etc.
And if the seller turned out to be a real master and created a true masterpiece in the form of a flower, mushroom or some kind of fruit, then the pleasure of the little sweet tooth will know no bounds!
Changing the color of cotton candy is very easy: natural dyes, poured into a special container in the production machine, are mixed with sugar and give the finished product any shade (from red to purple).
It is a little more difficult to give a product an unusual look, but with a little practice, and with the help of a few simple manipulations you can create a real masterpiece of any shape. Moreover, now there are many lessons where you can take note of a couple of professional techniques.
The profitability of this business is surprising!
Even just by “eyeballing” all the expected costs and profits from engaging in such a business, we can say with confidence that it is absolutely not difficult to implement a cotton candy business plan, but the prospects for such an activity in terms of profitability are more than rosy.
The profitability of such production can reach 400% - few businesses will ultimately offer such a result.
The only drawback is the seasonal nature of the work and dependence on the weather (if a store is outdoors). But having worked well in the warm season, you can relax carefree in winter. Although in places such as cinemas or entertainment centers that receive visitors all year round, cotton candy goes with a bang at any time. So you won’t be bored in the winter months either, prepare your business plan - there’s never too much cotton candy!
What else needs to be considered?
Any business, if taken seriously, requires initial compliance with all criteria state standards. It would seem that this might be required here? This is cotton candy. Like any other type of business, the production of this delicacy must be certified, trade must be carried out in the proper place, and production equipment and raw materials must meet established quality standards.
For example, if trade is carried out not in the open air, but indoors, then it must be dry and well ventilated (ventilated). In this case, the most convenient solution would be to choose a location where catering is already operating - then no additional permits you won't need it. If you plan to sell on the street, then take care of a “roof over your head” so that dust does not fall on the finished goods, because the sanitary service will certainly question you for not having a tent.
As you can see, such a simple business can bring good profits, and at the same time pleasure. And all this at relatively minimal cost. The main thing is to draw up your cotton candy business plan in advance and strictly follow it.
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