What Ice Cream Freezer Does Cold Stone Use?
Cold Stone Creamery was founded in Arizona in 1988 by Donald and Susan Sutherland. After visiting ice cream parlors during a cross-country trip, the couple believed ice cream could be better than what was available at the time. Cold Stone offers The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®, making super-premium ice cream fresh in its stores and combining flavors to order with candy, fruit, nuts, and other mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. This enables customers to create customized ice cream combinations.
To hold and serve ice cream, Cold Stone uses Master-Bilt dipping cabinets. KaTom carries comparable models from the brand's DD Series, such as the DD-66 and DD-88. These cabinets feature LED lighting and low glass, curved glass, or low curved glass configurations that provide customers with a clear view of the ice cream before choosing a flavor.
How Cold Stone Dipping Cabinets Work
A dipping cabinet keeps ice cream visible for customers and easily accessible for staff. Unlike standard freezers built primarily for storage, a dipping cabinet positions ice cream tubs near the top of the cabinet so staff can serve them efficiently during busy periods. Many Master-Bilt models also provide storage space beneath the dipping area for backup tubs.
Master-Bilt dipping cabinets use cold-wall refrigeration, which places refrigerant lines around the outside of the cabinet's inner compartment. This design maintains an even temperature throughout the unit without blowing air across exposed ice cream, helping preserve product quality.
The Benefits of Master-Bilt Dipping Cabinets
Master-Bilt dipping cabinets are designed for both display and storage. DD series models include features such as:
- Cold-Wall Refrigeration: Maintains even temperatures without blowing air directly across the ice cream to help preserve product quality
- Condensation Control: Anti-condensate heaters beneath the top cap help reduce moisture buildup in warm environments
- LED Lighting: Master-Bilt display cabinets incorporate glass tops with LED lighting to brighten ice cream displays
- Epoxy-Coated Wire Racks: Heavy-duty wire racks provide durable support for ice cream tubs, and the coating improves corrosion resistance
- R290 Refrigerant: Eco-friendly R290 refrigerant supports efficient performance
How Dipping Cabinets Can Improve Your Commercial Kitchen
Dipping cabinets can streamline service in ice cream shops, giving staff one unit to hold, display, and serve ice cream. Keeping ice cream in a dipping cabinet near the front counter reduces the need for staff to repeatedly retrieve tubs, and tempered glass improves product visibility for customers while helping protect the ice cream from contaminants and debris.
The right model depends on the number of flavors offered during service, backup-storage requirements, available floor space, electrical requirements, and cleaning procedures. These factors help determine which size and features best suit an operation.
KaTom's article What Do You Need for an Ice Cream Shop? provides additional planning guidance based on workflow and available space.
Find Dipping Cabinets at KaTom for Storing & Serving Ice Cream
KaTom offers Master-Bilt ice cream dipping cabinets in multiple sizes and configurations for ice cream parlors and dessert shops. Master-Bilt's lineup includes conventional dipping cabinets and glass display cabinets that give customers a clear view of available flavors. Compare tub capacity, display style, and dimensions to find the right dipping cabinet for your operation.
For more help choosing a dipping cabinet, check out KaTom's guide: Find the Right Display Case for Your Frozen Treats.
