To become an Ice House owner:
Contact us: Email or call Steven Jackson at (919) 832.7300 EXT 222. Purchase one or more Ice Houses/Ice Huts. Purchase or lease a small plot of land (or part of a busy parking lot). Apply for city building permits
Arrange for electricity and water
Average cost for 1 Ice House, delivery and installation, is approximately $140,000. Average cost for 1 Ice Hut, delivery a
nd installation is approximately $100,000. How much can I earn while I sleep? Based on our experience and depending on the location selection, units have proven to earn $40,000 to $60,000 per year in annual revenue. Annual operating costs are approximately $20,000 per year. Excludes financing costs. Includes lease payments for ground rent. Is financing available? Yes. Conditions apply. Please contact us for details. Can machines be remotely monitored or remotely reset? How do I know I won’t be competing directly against other Ice House America vending machines? Each Ice House is assigned a protected area. What is included with each ice vending machine? The initial supplies that come standard with each ice vending machine are:
Monitoring system
1 Box of Twist Ties & Holder
Canopy
Standard Skirting Material for Flat Foundation Installation
Sanitation Kit which includes Chlorine Test Kit, Liquid Hand Sanitizer, Sanitizing Spray Bottle with Hose, Gloves & Glove Dispenser
Standard graphics
Sediment Filter
Hockey Puck Lock
Extra Shelf for Bags
Bag Loader
Second Bill Acceptor
Multi-vend Capabilities
Vend Coupons
Does Ice House America have a warranty policy? Every ice vending machine comes with a 12 month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Once the ice vending machine is installed, what else must be done before it can begin operation? North Carolina Icehouse, LLC handles your startup procedures and our experienced personnel provide thorough training and skilled technical assistance. Who delivers and installs an Ice House? Delivery and installation is provided by North Carolina Icehouse, LLC. How long does it take Ice House America to manufacture and deliver an Ice House? Manufacturing and delivery usually take 4 to 6 weeks from the date ordered. Do I need any employees to run my ice vending business? It’s up to you. The unit needs to be visited weekly to collect money, sanitize and to ensure everything is operating as it should. With remote monitoring, many issues can be handled offsite. What type of ongoing support is provided? After the 12 month warranty period expires, ongoing technical support is provided through North Carolina Icehouse, LLC.
