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Buying Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Cone Displays for Ice Cream Shops and Bars

In an artisanal ice cream shop, the eye is as important as the palate. Ice cream cone displays aren't just serving accessories, but true visual merchandising tools that are essential for enhancing the flavor of the ice cream cones and making the cones the true stars of the sales counter. A neat and tidy display not only captures the customer's attention, encouraging them to purchase, but also immediately conveys a sense of hygiene, professionalism, and maximum attention to detail. This guide was created to help you choose the ideal solution from our online catalog, optimizing workspace and ensuring quick, smooth, and functional management even during daily peaks.

 

 

Product Variations: Which Models to Choose

Managing space behind the counter is a crucial factor for the productivity of an ice cream shop. Our catalogue offers various macro-types of structural configurations to meet every space and logistical requirement.

Countertop cone holders

They represent the classic and most immediate display solution, designed to be positioned directly on the work surface or next to the ice cream display case.

Advantages: Maximum accessibility for the operator and strong visual impact for the customer. They are available in different geometries – circular, rectangular or stepped – and offer variable capacities that allow you to comfortably accommodate from 3 up to over 10 cones at the same time.

Disadvantages: They permanently occupy a portion of the sales counter surface, requiring usable space on the support surface.

Ideal for: Ice cream parlors with spacious counters, central service stations and areas adjacent to the cash register or the main display case.

Wall-mounted cone display stands

Space-saving vertical solutions designed to exploit the walls behind the worktop, freeing up the horizontal support surface.

Advantages: They eliminate the clutter on the sales counter and transform the pods themselves into a scenic and tidy furnishing element. They guarantee smooth, quick and convenient collection by the staff without hindering their movements on the surface.

Disadvantages: They require stable fixing to the wall using screws and plugs and have a fixed location that cannot be quickly repositioned.

Ideal for: Ice cream parlors and bars with limited support space, compact laboratories or environments where you want to keep the counter completely free and clean.

Protected cone display stands (Closed)

Special models equipped with domes, infill walls or integrated protective caps to isolate the cones from the surrounding environment.

Advantages: They offer a superior level of hygiene, completely protecting the pods from dust, external agents or insects, preserving their original fragrance and crunchiness for a long time.

Disadvantages: They require a small extra gesture (opening the door or dome) to extract the cone compared to fully open models.

Ideal for: Stations positioned near entrance doors, outdoor kiosks, summer terraces or ice cream shops with very high external air flow.

Selection criteria: what to evaluate before purchasing

To structure an impeccable service in line with industry regulations, it is essential to analyse some specific technical parameters before configuring the purchase.

The material of choice: the choice of Plexiglass (PMMA)

High quality plexiglass represents the reference material for professional ice cream shop displays. Choosing this material offers clear structural advantages over other finishes:

  • Crystalline transparency: It offers total visibility of the product similar to glass, eliminating any visual barrier and enhancing the colors and shapes of the artisanal wafers to encourage the user to purchase.
  • Lightness and resistance: It is much lighter than glass but boasts significantly superior impact resistance, an essential factor for safety in dynamic and frenetic work environments.
  • Inalterability: Unlike common and cheap plastics, professional plexiglass does not yellow over time and does not oxidize or scratch easily like inferior metal finishes.
  • Food certification: It is a material suitable for direct contact with food, guaranteeing total protection of consumer health.

Diameter, holes and modularity of the wafers

A good display must be able to adapt to the assortment of your production. Most models have holes with universal diameters capable of stably accommodating both standard cones and larger rolled wafers. If your establishment offers a diversified menu, models with differentiated holes are recommended, designed to simultaneously manage baby, standard and maxi formats in the same module.

Integrated functions and accessory compartments

To speed up customer service, modern design offers multifunctional accessory displays. These models include, in addition to the support holes, practical additional compartments dedicated to classifying and removing spoons, paper napkins or ice cream decorations, concentrating everything you need in a single strategic point.

Hygiene compliance and HACCP maintenance

In the restaurant and ice cream parlor sector, compliance with the HACCP protocol is extremely strict. The smooth, linear and completely crack-free structure of Holity's displays prevents the accumulation of dust and pod residue, facilitating routine sanitization operations. For cleaning, it is essential to use only a soft microfiber cloth soaked in warm water and neutral soap, strictly avoiding abrasive products or alcohol-based detergents that could cause micro-cracks and dull the shine of the material.

Focus on the intended use: each location has its own display

Large tourist or high-turnover ice cream parlors: We recommend the use of multiple stepped or tower-shaped countertop displays (capable of holding more than 10 cones in parallel) combined with compartments for teaspoons and napkins. The concentration of accessories optimizes the service times of continuous lines.

Small neighborhood bars or compact artisan workshops: The ideal choice falls on wall-mounted models or ultra-compact circular countertop cone holders (from 3 to 5 holes). They allow you to display the fragrance of the day's pods while reducing unnecessary space on the display surface to zero.

Summer kiosks, outdoor terraces and outdoor stations: In this context, it is essential to invest in closed cone display stands with integrated protective domes. It is the only configuration that protects the pod from gusts of wind, dust raised by passage and contact with insects, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.

Discover the range of cone display stands on Holity.co.uk

Don't let clutter or an unsuitable accessory penalize the visual impact of your artisan pods. Optimize your sales counter, ensure maximum hygiene and renew the look of your business with the range of professional cone holders available on Holity.co.uk. In our online catalog you will find countertop solutions, wall-mounted versions and high-quality plexiglass protected models ready for delivery at the best price on the market.

Do you need technical support to check the diameters of the holes, would you like a dedicated quote for large quantities or do you want assistance with the complete set-up of your franchise? Contact our customer service today to receive specialized advice and a personalized quote tailored to your business.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are the plexiglass cone holders compatible with all cone sizes?
Yes, most of our catalog models are equipped with holes with universal diameters designed to stably accommodate both traditional cones and large pods. Furthermore, we offer specific variants equipped with different holes to organize baby, standard and maxi formats simultaneously and in the same display.

How are the cone holder displays fixed to the wall?
The models designed for vertical installation are equipped with pre-formed holes on the rear structure to allow stable fixing to the wall using common screws and plugs. The system is engineered to guarantee maximum static stability even when fully loaded, allowing for smooth removal of the cone without oscillations or vibrations.

Can plexiglass be washed in the dishwasher?
It is strongly discouraged. The high cyclical temperatures and the chemical aggressiveness of dishwasher detergents can cause permanent opacification or the appearance of structural micro-cracks in the plexiglass. Correct and effective cleaning is carried out manually with cold or warm water, neutral soap and a soft microfibre cloth to avoid superficial scratches.

Are there models of closed cone holders to ensure greater hygiene?
Certainly. We have in our catalogue displays equipped with special domes or protective walls that isolate the pods laterally and above. These configurations are strongly recommended for all ice cream parlors with outdoor areas, kiosks or stations positioned near the entrance doors, to protect the cones from insects and atmospheric dust.

Can I also use these displays to display ready-made ice cream?
The more robust and stable models can be temporarily used by the operator as a support during the filling and physical preparation of the ice cream before delivery to the customer. However, for prolonged display of already filled cones inside refrigerated display cases and negative counters, we recommend the use of specific stainless steel supports, designed to withstand low temperatures without undergoing alterations.

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