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Calling out those who know a thing about bag-in-box syrup for soda fountains

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by emoreland, Jan 23, 2006.

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  1. chow_yun_fat

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    He already purchased the fountain dispenser. I doubt you can get cheaper than $50 a box, try Sams. The syrup boxes is for commercial use and I doubt you can find any place selling them cheaper than the source. If you can find it cheaper than $50 a box...hook me up with the details. =]
     
    #21 chow_yun_fat, Jan 24, 2006
  2. Davidoff

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    I like my Coke from a half empty can on an airplane with no ice :confused:
     
    #22 Davidoff, Jan 24, 2006
  3. emoreland

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    well it looks like im gonna have to buy this "back-flow" device that is now required for all post-mix machines. The device costs 1200.00-1500.00 and it has become a city regulation. Im not sure what i am gonna do.

    I was thinking; since I am making old-fashioned fudge and homemade pies and things associated with the 1950's..........about purchasing the syrup from Sams and making the drinks like they did back in the day. I just turned 28 but i remember going to a pharmacy where the "soda jerk" would squirt straight coke syrup into a glass and then adding the carbonated water then stirring it for a second..........then serving it to us. I know it would take some time.....but I could control the sweetness (everyone here says...the sweeter, the better) and it would be in line with that genre. Any thoughts, comments, ideas?
     
    #23 emoreland, Jan 24, 2006
  4. Fatty FatBastard

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    To do that well, you would need a decent setup; ie. soda fountain circa 1950. That would set you back a grand, easy.


    For drinks, I'd go with regular soda can variety, such as Mr. Brown's; every good food store has those. And for the regular fountain drinks, you can order those in 1950-style bottles.


    If you're looking to spend any money, my take since this is already a start up would be to get a deep fryer for fries and onion rings that could go with the CFS, probably a grill for burgers, and possibly include homemade fried chicken.
     
    #24 Fatty FatBastard, Jan 24, 2006
  5. couch_pot8o

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    emore, where's your store located at anyways? im thinkin about trying some of your homemade pies. and munch on some chicken steak as well. :)
     
    #25 couch_pot8o, Jan 24, 2006
  6. DonnyMost

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    "They say the ingredients in Sprite are lemon and lime. I tried to make it at home, but there's more to it than that."
     
    #26 DonnyMost, Jan 24, 2006
  7. Dave2000

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    you in the Philippines? or in Cali with all the Jollibees they have opened? I love that place and haven't been there since I was in Quezon City back in '95
     
    #27 Dave2000, Jan 24, 2006
  8. couch_pot8o

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    i used to work in a cali branch, the west covina store.
     
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  9. Mango

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    I thought that price sounded High.
    Is this close to your required specs?

    Specs
    Wlkins 740

    Pricing
    Wilkins 740

    Check around and get some more quotes for a Backflow Preventer device.
     
    #29 Mango, Jan 24, 2006
  10. emoreland

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    Midland Texas.........are you in West Texas? I actually went and bought myself a 8.5x24 foot enclosed cargo trailer that im converting to a concession trailer LOL. It has all the space that I will EVER need.
     
    #30 emoreland, Jan 25, 2006
  11. couch_pot8o

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    well, my family is in missouri city, texas. i go there every now and then. i stay here in california. if its near, ill tell my dad to check your place out. me and him are BIG pie and fried chicken lovers. lol.
     
    #31 couch_pot8o, Jan 25, 2006
  12. emoreland

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    #32 emoreland, Jan 28, 2006
  13. emoreland

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    well since im having all these issues regarding my post-mix machine.............i have someone who is going to be buying it. Ive decided to go to the "old-style" way of making a coke. Im gonna be adding the syrup to the carbonated water the way it used to be done in the 50's. Ive got the setup for it now.
     
    #33 emoreland, Jan 31, 2006
  14. Mr. Brightside

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    Just like the old days? Really? Then you surely need some cocaine to give it that zing,
     
    #34 Mr. Brightside, Jan 31, 2006
  15. SWTsig

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    i guarantee a TON of business if you go this route.
     
    #35 SWTsig, Jan 31, 2006
  16. SWTsig

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    where are these quotes from? i find them quite amusing.
     
    #36 SWTsig, Jan 31, 2006
  17. emoreland

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    Well I decided that I am going the "old-fashioned route" and its the best Dr. Pepper that I have ever tasted. I think ive got it down to a science. Everyone here likes it sweeter.
     
    #37 emoreland, Feb 5, 2006
  18. Mr. Brightside

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    Why not just sell Mr. Pibb then?
     
    #38 Mr. Brightside, Feb 5, 2006
  19. DonnyMost

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    the late comedian, Mitch Hedberg..
     
    #39 DonnyMost, Feb 5, 2006
  20. emoreland

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    Blasphemy! LOL they would hang me in the courtyard if i tried to sell that stuff over Dr. Pepper.
     
    #40 emoreland, Feb 5, 2006
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