HOW MUCH DISPUTES WAS THERE AT CBOE TIME ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND HARMS OF CHOCOLATE. BUT NOW IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN THAT CHOCOLATE IS HEALTHIER! THE WORLD'S INTEREST IN CHOCOLATE IS NOT RANDOM, BECAUSE COCOA BEANS CONTAIN POLYPHENOLS. THEY ARE ANTIOXIDANTS. THEY HAVE ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT. IN ADDITION TO THIS, CHOCOLATE IS A WONDERFUL REMEDY FOR DEPRESSION.

Fl avanol, which is contained in dark chocolate, increases the oxygen content in brain cells, slows down the aging process, fights chronic fatigue and sleep disorders. Hot chocolate, with a certain composition of cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa beans, is very healthy.
Due to the increased interest in hot chocolate, its new form has appeared - a chocolate fountain, where instead of

chocolate flows from the water. Such fountains are very popular in Europe. Recently they have begun to appear here too.

Chocolate fountains are appropriate for almost any

event. They can be used at weddings and anniversaries, corporate parties and children's parties. For those who see it for the first time, this is an unforgettable experience,

circle of the fountain, various fruits and confectionery are laid out on plates, which are dipped in chocolate. This is a delicious and original dessert, as well as an amazing show. If you decide to organize such an interesting and unusual business, then using a chocolate fountain will not only bring you profit, but will also bring you a lot of positive emotions.

Now about the general characteristics of the chocolate fountain. It is a metal structure consisting of several tiers. The structure is powered from the mains. The cascades are installed on a special container, which melts the chocolate to a liquid state. The chocolate circulates continuously, and what an aroma there is in the room!
In most cases, 53% dark chocolate containing a large amount of cocoa butter is used for the fountain. This chocolate melts at a lower temperature and is also less viscous. Chocolate can be used from various manufacturers: Swiss, Belgian, French, Ukrainian. Chocolate can be not only white or dark, but also colored. Various fruit extracts are used for this. As already mentioned, chocolate is served with various berries, fruits,

If fruits are very sweet, then their taste will go well with dark chocolate, but if the fruits have a sweet and sour taste, then it is better to use milk or white chocolate.

Fountains are produced in England, the USA, Switzerland, France and China. To open such a business, you do not have to enter into contracts with foreign suppliers. There are already representatives of manufacturing companies in several cities of Ukraine. Fountain designs vary, as do their sizes. The height usually varies from 0.5 to 1.5 meters. The fountain works continuously - as long as you wish. To start the fountain you don’t need any special skills, everything is extremely simple. It takes about two hours to prepare it for work.
Organization of business ideas
There are two possible uses for this business idea.
Install a fountain in a hotel lobby, bar, restaurant or cinema.
Rent out for various events (weddings, anniversaries, parties, etc.). The rental price will include delivery, installation, setup of the fountain and its maintenance.
Let's calculate the approximate income from the business.

As an example, let's take a small fountain that can accommodate 50 people. One load will require 2.5 kg. chocolate and about 7 kg of fruit. You will spend about 300 hryvnia for chocolate, 7 kg of fruit - 80-200 hryvnia, T,e. expenses will be no more than 500 UAH. The rental fee can be 1400-1600 UAH,
The income will be
900-1100 hryvnia,
The payback period for a chocolate fountain is one month.

When calculating the profit for the first option of a business idea, it is necessary to take into account rental costs. But to implement it, one fountain is enough, but for the second option you need at least two. Fountains are installed indoors or in a tent.
Advertising is important for any new business. You can arrange a paid demo show to make it easier to determine demand and prices.
Kristina Litvina

Currently, the entertainment industry, including the restaurant business and all kinds of holiday agencies, is experiencing natural difficulties associated with the crisis. That is why the search for new ideas that could attract or at least save client traffic at the same level, more relevant than ever. “In this regard, a non-standard approach that evokes strong associations with the holiday, with a bright taste and an alluring aroma may be of interest,” advises Igor Malyugin, a startup expert. “If you ask yourself which product is a win-win in this regard, the easiest answer is chocolate.”

In this regard, according to the analyst, a fairly simple and at the same time effective solution is to include chocolate fountains in a restaurant menu or in the list of various services. Representing cascades of bowls up to one meter high, chocolate fountains fully reflect their name. We will tell you how an entertainment business can get additional income with their help.

Russian interest

Before starting any business, including attracting additional clientele through chocolate fountains, it would be right to think about whether there will be demand. It is clear that it would be unreasonable for the director of a restaurant with, for example, two hundred tables to order a special study on this topic. As they say, the game is not worth the candle. But it’s not that difficult to look into the various forums where this issue is discussed, so that’s what we’ll do.

Cousin Ksenia Eduardovna (23 years old): “...I have never seen or tried a chocolate fountain, I have only heard admiring reviews. But we also ordered a chocolate fountain, I hope that at our wedding we’ll get a glimpse of this beauty... and if we’re lucky, we’ll try it too.”

Lydia Slavnaya (28 years old): “When I saw the chocolate fountain for the first time, it somehow sank into my soul, well, I really, really love chocolate.”

Kuritsyna (Kozlova) Anna Aleksandrovna even posted a photo on the “Wedding Services” forum ( on right), where guests enjoy a chocolate fountain.

JustMarried_: “We had a chocolate fountain at the buffet while the guests were getting ready, and according to plans there was supposed to be a whole evening... then they told us that everyone liked it so much that when it was turned off, the guests scooped chocolate from below.”

There are a lot of such posts. As you can see, the majority of the population chocolate fountains cause nothing but delight. And the demand for this product may be much higher than it initially seems.

Restaurateur Roman Yashin from Moscow, who was one of the first to include chocolate fountains in the menu of his establishment, says that the highlight of this additional business lies in the indirect benefits. “When they offered me a chocolate fountain, I immediately refused,” says the businessman. - He said that the clients would get dirty, especially children, not to mention the tablecloths and floors. Meanwhile, when I thought and calculated the indirect benefits that would certainly “overwhelm” these possible troubles, I immediately agreed with the proposal.”

Indeed, selling fruit and biscuits skewered into cascading hot chocolate can increase an evening's income by a quarter. By the way, equipment for chocolate fountains can be rented out at a profit. So, in a post written by forum member sarahs-sweet-fountains on the ebay portal, there are events where this equipment is most often asked for:

• weddings;
• hen parties;
• stag parties;
• bar mitzvahs - coming of age celebrations;
• birthdays;
• parties;
• Exhibitions;
• children holidays;
• presentations.

However, the main interest of chocolate fountains is still for entertainment and as a source of additional income. “For example, after purchasing a three-tier nine-stage JM Posner Cascade machine for approximately six thousand rubles, my income for the year increased by two hundred thousand rubles,” explains Roman Yashin. - My calculation was based on an increase in the average cost of the check of the served tables. It cannot be said that chocolate fountains bring priority profits, but they are a good help, that’s for sure.”

First thing of the wedding

Expert Jan Komarovski claims that this business has good prospects, especially in wedding catering industry. He believes that the best clue to whom to offer the “chocolate fountain” is the list of upcoming weddings. In many countries, this information is public and posted on relevant websites. “In Russia, bridal salons can become such a source of information,” advises Igor Malyugin. “Agree with the managers of these stores, and they will show your equipment for a certain margin.”

According to statistics, in Russia in 2013, 1,225,501 marriages were registered, approximately one celebration per hundred people. Obviously, some cities are more likely to get married than others. At the same time, some average indicators, these data may well be taken into account when calculating the profitability from the purchase of a chocolate fountain by a particular restaurant. “If one hundred thousand people live in a city, then you can roughly count on a thousand weddings a year,” Malyugin calculates. - At the same time, each restaurant occupies its own niche. Most often these are two celebrations a week, since, as a rule, the entire hall is rented.”

For an average provincial city, a restaurant check for a wedding of one hundred guests is about 200-250 thousand rubles, so adding a chocolate fountain to the menu with a price tag of one to four thousand rubles does not significantly change the customer’s spending. Thus, one hundred weddings (two per week) will bring the restaurateur two hundred thousand rubles for a service cost of two thousand.

There are many ways to make a beautiful chocolate fountain. Although it is interesting in itself and attracts people, businessmen still try to show additional options.

“Put the table with a fountain near the wall, which should be draped with a beautiful white tablecloth with lace,” explains designer Sveta Mizintseva. - Against her background, the fountain will look brighter than in the middle of the room. Keep the fabric clean and change it if necessary.”

“Think about lighting in such a way that the fountain flickers in a room with dim lighting,” says chef Ilya from Moscow. “Then you can look at it as long as you like, like looking at a burning fire.” This means that clients will approach him more often.”

“Don't forget flowers and fruits as a great option for decorating a fountain,” writes sarahs-sweet-fountains. - To taste, flowing chocolate harmonizes perfectly with marshmallows and strawberries. Sometimes it makes sense to install two machines. One with dark chocolate and the other with white chocolate.”

Food for thought

As we have already said, you can make money from chocolate fountains as a separate business- for sale and rental. Specialized portals for those who want to open such companies publish detailed instructions - from registration to local marketing policies. “A small but tasty-smelling office, dealer agreements with manufacturers of equipment for chocolate fountains, an exhibition of equipment and your personal charm - this is what is needed for success in a small town,” they write in the article “A startup called a chocolate miracle.” “But you should remember: in order for the business to generate income, you need to regularly arrange presentations.”

It is clear that business is business, and no one can predict one hundred percent success. However, you can always find some average estimates that apply to one or another. “According to expert estimates, companies engaged in renting out chocolate fountains reach the break-even point on average in six months,” says Igor Malyugin. - In a crisis, it will most likely take more time. An advantage can be considered an inexpensive start, about 100-150 thousand rubles. The money will be used to rent an office and purchase a small batch of equipment, for example CCF200DT (priced from 6,500 rubles).”

In addition, you can also pay attention to the fact that a review of the market for offerings of this device states the absence of domestically produced fountains, although this product has a high demand potential from Russian restaurants and holiday agencies. All this, of course, may be of interest to our (existing or potential) in terms of the development and production of domestic analogues.

Catering establishments attract not only delicious cuisine, friendly staff and unusual interiors. The chocolate fountain was created to surprise and treat.

Everyone loves chocolate. A Canadian chef managed to make the dream of millions of sweet tooths come true and create a chocolate fountain. No, this is not a huge fountain in the middle of the park, unfortunately or fortunately. Modern electrical appliances can often be seen today at special events and holidays. It is original, unusual, beautiful and tasty. They dip fruits and various pastries into the fountain and enjoy a delicious dessert. They are often ordered for buffets. They gather a lot of guests around them, attract attention, and you can make your own treats. It’s enough to dip your favorite fruit or place it under the chocolate that flows non-stop.