Starting A Cotton Candy Company - What You Need to Know
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- I have been privileged to help many clients start their own cotton candy business. Today I focus on the six main steps required to get started; decide on the type of cotton candy you want to sell (organic or traditional, or both, packaging method, wholesale/retail), check local food laws and permits, make a basic business plan, purchase necessary equipment and supplies, market your cotton candy products, and grow your team.
Interested in purchasing our pre-packaged cotton candy, check out our shop here; www.spunparadise.com/organic
Want to spin up your own cotton candy, our USDA certified organic sugar floss is available here; www.spunparadise.com/sugarfloss - Навчання та стиль
Start small. Cotton candy .. then making it. Grabbing those few customers, market strategy.... then success will happen....of course failure will happen... expect small increments then .. work ur way up... !! Tutorial was what I needed.
Thanks soooo much! Im doing first monday, and I know this video will be the number one! :D Love ya spun paradise! La Bye!
Thank you so much for these videos I’m so glad I found you
So glad the videos are helpful! Let us know what other questions we could answer for you through videos!
I started my company about 6 months ago and have had a blast doing events!!!!!
This was so great! Thank you!!! Just started, ready to go!!!!
You got this!
SO SO SO happy I found you!!! In June I was hitting the ground running trying to open my cotton candy business until it came to a complete stop when I was having a very hard time with packaging!! And there are very few resources out there about making cotton candy! I was so discouraged. Thank you so much for your videos and please know you are 100% motivating me to open my business again!!
Thank you for your comment! SO glad you are motivated to start back up! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or let me know if there are specific cotton candy videos you would like to see!
@@spunparadise8823 Thank you for offering your help! A few videos I would love to see is how to make cotton candy sugar, how you set up your cotton candy catering for parties/weddings plus how you price catering for parties!
What packaging resources have you found? I'm trying to source 12''x18" bags.
I love your video. Someone else said it too in the comments, but you have a great personality! So bright, uplifting, and very practical.
You mentioned helping clients get their businesses up and running and you that you love doing that. Is that a specifically a service you offer, or does that interaction come with the sugar orders? 😊
Hi, new subby. Thank you so much for all your awesome tips and for sharing your expertise. I’m so glad I came across your video. I feel that this is positive sign ✨☺️
Awesome!
You are a godsend! I'm starting a cotton candy business and I have no clue of what I'm doing. This helps me soooooo much. A million thank you's❤❤❤
Congratulations on starting a cotton company! If you have an specific questions please let me know!
so how has the new business been?
just purchased the organic products from Spun Paradise thanks for that idea
Awesome, thank you!
Business plan is a must but you can start by filling a business canvas that can be found online for free. Great tips, really appreciate your advice
Great tip, thank you!
Thank you for the great information. Question. Where can I find the straws you are referring too? Do you have a photo of what cotton candy on a straw looks like. I have never seen it.
I’d love to see the items you are talking about to better understand what you are explaining! I’ll keep watching to learn more.
Enjoyed video , so helpful. Your personality is super
Thank you so much!!
I'm just starting out and bought i machine (commercial $189 machine) I got it for $60 which is a steal. And I'm going the organic route. Planning on doing some prepackaging maybe a local grocery store and I'm planning on farmers market. And maybe eventually I'll have a food trailer but I'm just starting with not doing live spinning especially since I'm still figuring out a technique.
Awesome!
I just bought a machine and my supplies. I'm intending on selling fresh CC daily and for parties. Wish me luck! 💝
So exciting! If you ever need organic sugars let me know!
Thank you
HI, I came across your videos and so happy I did. I had so many questions and watching your videos have pretty much answered them all. First let me thank you for the information. you are such an inspiration to so many. I have one question when it comes to making your own flavors. As a starting point what is the recommended ratio to mixing sugar and flavors? I just watched your maple sugar video and you recommended 2 to 1. Would you recommend the same for creating your own cotton candy flavors?
Hi Roz, we sell the flavored cotton candy sugars on our website if you need them. As far as making your own, I recommend trial and error, putting a vanilla bean in some sugar for 5 weeks, mint leaves, etc. Thanks!
Good info. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you it helped me know what to buy and do
Glad I could help!
Jako-lanterns made of cotton candy .
Yellow corn cob with green cotton candy husks . Flowers ,hearts .
Do you have any tips of a side hustle for cotton and candy stands, and where best to sell and pricing wise?
Cool!)
I am also starting soon.....
Where is link for the hay straws?
What specific trype of propane fueled generator do you use for your set up you shared?
Super excited we are fathers heart family org love creating jobs for the Youth. And crate finances for our city I ran across this video and you are super sweet I love the Lord Jesus and thank you so much keep us in prayer
Awesome!
Do you have any info on the Rovsun maker? Was looking at it because it has a temp control just starting out will be my first machine ( choosing between Rovsun &Vivo)
I am just starting a new cotton candy business, your videos are so helpful! How would you suggest pricing when catering events?
Pricing will definitely depend on the area you are in. I have clients that charge anywhere from $100-$400 per hour. Also the size of the event, toppings, cart customization, and types of materials they want the cotton candy spun on will affect pricing.
Mam, I want to use machine at home is that need Air condition or what temperature should be
Pricing question for you. How do you decide how much to charge a client for spinning live at an event (for say 150-200 ppl) VS. Bagging the cotton candy for the event? Also how do you portion control in this situation... Do you use one or 2 (or more) of the scoops per serving?
We use one scoop. It's hard to say on pricing, it really depends on your demographics, location, etc.
I'm trying to find edible stickers for making faces on my cotton candy...... with no luck! Where do you get stickers for cotton candy faces?
Thanks u soo much @ spun paradise for your kindly information. what will the self life of cotton candy in air tight containers or in plastics Bags ?? really wanna do commercial bussiness thanks again
Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos. Check out our video on shelf life here: ua-cam.com/video/RFs4LiROSM4/v-deo.html
How do you feel about the machines that are sold with a cart? I’m torn between the Vivo and Spin 2000 machines.
This video was very informative and you look beautiful.
Well you're the sweetest! I honestly haven't tried any of the machines that come on the carts, but I looked up the Spin 2000 and it looks like it is the same machine as the Carnival King or Vivo. It most likely works just the same!
Hi Dana, we got a lot of inspiration from your videos to open a packaged cotton candy company. I would like to ask what humidity to keep, because cotton candy is moist and does not last a long time in jars. Then how could I buy your flavored sugar in Italy? Thanks, Victoria
We can ship to Italy. Please email me info@spunparadise.com. The packaging has to be air tight, have you tried glass with a mason jar lid? It is a very tight seal. Otherwise bags need to be at least 3mil thick.
None of the links you said you'd put in the description. Bummer
A lot of machines say not to add sugar while it is spinning, and that you should turn the spinner off when adding sugar. I do not see this as realistic when making different colors and sculptures while you have customers waiting. Do you have any advice about this? I have watched lots of videos and it seems that people tend to ignore this and just keep adding sugar when it is still spinning. Thanks! Very nice videos.
Depends on the type of machine. If it's a vertical release, you can only add sugar while it is running. If it's a larger horizontal machine like a Gold Medal, then yes, you generally turn off the machine otherwise wires will eventually start to strip, but it would take a long time for them to do so.
Very very nice
Thanks a lot
Health Dept are now requiringhand-washing stations, any guidance there? What about a "washing station" for the bubble or machine?
It completely depends on your county and state. Every county is different. Some may allow a station just for the machine, where other counties don't require a station at all. We use a drink cooler with warm water and soap as our station, this is what is allowed in our county.
Thank you so much your video
Please let me know what kind of flavour to use.
What flavor are you interested in? We sell multiple sugar floss flavors on our website. Thanks!
What about those small home stand options, I live in a small town so there are not too many places I can go to get a lot of attraction, although there are some, but I don't know if I can risk spending 200$ on a machine, do the cheaper home ones work well enough?
Unfortunately no, you will get only about a dozen cones from a small home use machine.
What pre packaging bags are the best? I want to prepackage a bunch to have on hand but when I do that the cotton candy ends up looking really bad within the next couple days!
You need to package in mylar bags and make sure to heat seal the bags.
How do you typically make starting out with prepackaging
Can you elaborate further on this question? Thanks!
Hi! Have you ever had clients whose counties or states required sinks in their carts? It seems that this is a non-negotiable for my health department as a cotton candy cart would be classified as any other mobile food unit (unfortunately not a cottage food according to our dept of agriculture since actual food production occurs outside of the home by spinning the sugar onsite). Just curious if you've ever heard this feedback elsewhere or have seen carts with a sink element... I've yet to come across one cotton candy cart online that appears to have a sink!
Are you inquiring at the health dept for doing events such as farmers markets or private events such as weddings? If you're doing a farmers market and making on site, you should be able to do a separate handwashing sink in your booth, which in any states I am aware of can consist of a water cooler with a continuous flow spout, paper towel, and soap with a bucket under the cooler to catch the handwashing water. If it's private events, it shouldn't make a difference, at least that is what our experience has been in any states we have worked in. Also, I would ask them if if makes a difference if the cart is not on wheels? Another thought is for now making bags at home and then selling bags at the farmers market. You could still take the cart for esthetics, etc.
@@spunparadise8823 I've been told that it would be a requirement for any carts whatsoever, even for private events. Private events are actually what I'm mostly interested in, although markets would be great for the purpose of marketing. I'm hopeful I can start with private events, and eventually add farmer's markets to the mix :) I'm told our county health dept has particularly strict requirements which may explain why I'm not aware of any cotton candy carts in the area!
@@StephD83100 may I ask what state you are in?
Be prepared to come A cotton candy technician cause your gonna burn out machines one after another specially if you get an Carnival king even the vivos got six of them only two running I did dial in on what the problem is it’s thermostats so after I replace those and she doesn’t run them continuously( longer than an hour/ a 20 min break all should be well
Carnival King, Vivo, Funtime, any machine at this level is private event catering or small farmers market only, these are definitely not for high volume manufacturing.
Yeah I’ve learned the hard way what’s the machine that you’d consider the boss of bosses when it comes to cotton candy machines?
hi, i'm from Malaysia. i already started to sell cotton candy but it can't stand more than 3days. For your kind info, i am using flossine sugar branded "GOLD MEDAL" too. Can suggest me the best way to make it stand atleast for 2 weeks time? thanks in advance.
You need a barrier from the humidity. So at least a 3mil thick plastic bag and the heat seal on the bag needs to be consistent.
When you sell in front of shops, how do you power your machine?
Solar powered portable generator
Generator or battery
If I were to sell cotton candy at a market what would I need for the health guidelines?
You would need to contact your local environmental health department to find out your local guidelines. Thanks!
hi, i watch your video and i inspired me a lot to start a small business., i buy a electric cotton candy machine., but eventually the cotton candy is melting easily and very sticky that i can't put it in a plastic bag. and i dont know where is the problem, in my sugar mixture or in my machine., by the way i am planning to sell it in a street., any help and suggestion what to do mam.,i used granulated white sugar,liquid food color, and liquid flavorings for my sugar mix. hope you can help me so that i can start my bus. thank you.
Is the environment high humidity where you are spinning?
Hi I am from India..I am planning to start cotton candy manufacturing business...could to pls suggest me how flavored sugar floss are made of??
Hi there, we sell our flavored sugars on our website. Thanks!
I have a machine of candy li yours
When i use white sugar it work normally
But when i use colored powder lik red in the sugar
It doesn't work why
And van you help me
If the coloring is wet, it will mess up the machine. It really depends on the stability of the coloring.
Where can I buy commercial grade cotton candy machine
Blind to buy it for my sister she’s single mom. With two autistic children. I think this would be great for her.
Thanks
Commercial ones such as Gold Medals, online at a restaurant supply store, or if you can find one used, Gold Medals last forever!
@@spunparadise8823 thanks
Hi I’m want to sell cotton candy but I not sure how to sell it,should I sell it face to face in bags
You can. Cones are always the best seller at markets and events, but we do bags at locations where cones are not an option.
@@spunparadise8823 hello mam how long we can preserve cotton candy
Can I use a cotton candy machine in my home?
Yes, they can be used indoors.
Is your sugar dye free btw? We are looking for dye free sugar with fast shipping!
Hi there, yes, everything is dye free, no artificial anything. Our sugars are certified organic. Thanks!
@@spunparadise8823 Also, why is it soooo expensive
Iwant start up in India iwant you help
Hello, how do I order your sugar. ?
www.spunparadise.com/sugarfloss
Are there any good machines?
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i want to an good cotton candy machine in india plz suggest me
Gold Medal Whirlwind is the best commercial machine I have personally used.
design your own cart how?
I suggest hiring a local carpenter if you cannot build something yourself. A rough sketch and meeting with the carpenter should be a good start to making your own custom cart.
@@spunparadise8823 is there an issue with just buying one i use a market stall at the moment its easy to transport and looks pretty good
Hi! I tried making cotton candy for the first time. It started well, but later came out brown. At a time, the inside of the heating plate had a lot of hardened caramelized sugar. What could have been the cause, and how do I get rid of the caramelized sugar in the heating plate? Thanks
What kind of machine are you using? The inside plates need to be cleaned or else the sugar will continue to caramelize and burn as you are describing.
Why cotton candy become thinnner in pp plastic bags on one day
You need thicker bags or the seal isn't tight enough on the bag. It's moisture getting into the bag that is shrinking it.