{"product_id":"slushie-machine-startup-costs","title":"Slushie Machine Rental Startup Costs: $1555K CAPEX Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMachine fleet is the biggest startup cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery vans turn ownership into rentable service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStorage and testing space protect weekend uptime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch costs include software, insurance, marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSlushie Machine CAPEX Calculator Objective\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Frozen Drink Machine Rental and Sales Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Frozen Drink Machine Rental and Sales Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"What this leaves out\" data-note-text=\"This calculator covers startup CAPEX only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, repairs, and operating cash reserve; compare the CAPEX total with the $608,000 minimum cash need to size the total funding gap.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for launch; it does not include working capital or other non-CAPEX funding needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRental machine fleet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInitial frozen drink machine fleet for event rentals and sales.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"rental_machine_fleet\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Rental machine fleet\" data-capex-note=\"Initial frozen drink machine fleet for event rentals and sales.\" data-lean=\"55000\" data-base=\"65000\" data-full=\"75000\" name=\"rental_machine_fleet\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"65,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery van acquisition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVehicle for delivery, setup, and machine pickup runs.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"delivery_van\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Delivery van acquisition\" data-capex-note=\"Vehicle for delivery, setup, and machine pickup runs.\" data-lean=\"35000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"55000\" name=\"delivery_van\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse racking and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eStorage fixtures, racks, and layout for machine handling.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"warehouse_racking\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Warehouse racking and storage\" data-capex-note=\"Storage fixtures, racks, and layout for machine handling.\" data-lean=\"9000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"15000\" name=\"warehouse_racking\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop tools and testing equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTools, test gear, and setup items for service readiness.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"shop_tools_testing\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Shop tools and testing equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Tools, test gear, and setup items for service readiness.\" data-lean=\"6500\" data-base=\"8500\" data-full=\"11000\" name=\"shop_tools_testing\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"8,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystems and showroom setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eE-commerce build plus office and showroom furnishing.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"systems_showroom_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Systems and showroom setup\" data-capex-note=\"E-commerce build plus office and showroom furnishing.\" data-lean=\"18000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"32000\" name=\"systems_showroom_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBuffer for price swings, install overruns, and launch surprises.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"7\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"12\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$171,050\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$155,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$15,550\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eRental machine fleet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFleet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"rental_machine_fleet\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"rental_machine_fleet\"\u003e42%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"delivery_van\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 29%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"delivery_van\"\u003e29%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"warehouse_racking\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"warehouse_racking\"\u003e8%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"shop_tools_testing\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 5%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"shop_tools_testing\"\u003e5%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSystems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"systems_showroom_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 16%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"systems_showroom_setup\"\u003e16%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this leaves out\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator covers startup CAPEX only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, repairs, and operating cash reserve; compare the CAPEX total with the $608,000 minimum cash need to size the total funding gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the CAPEX screenshot show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenshot shows the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slushie-machine-financial-model\"\u003eSlushie Machine Rental and Sales Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e CAPEX tab. Open it and adjust assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey CAPEX screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$65k machine fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$45k van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$12k racking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$8.5k tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$15k e-commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$10k furnishings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonths 1-4 launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepreciate fleet and van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmortize e-commerce build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 revenue $248k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEBITDA -$115k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum cash $608k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakeven Month 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayback 50 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/slushie-machine-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_9f4bc831-d05b-42cc-a9d6-bc3db5b1e3dc.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/slushie-machine-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_9f4bc831-d05b-42cc-a9d6-bc3db5b1e3dc.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure items and timelines, letting users customize equipment costs, installation, replacement schedules and depreciation for scenario-ready forecasting.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs come with starting a slushie machine rental business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re mapping Slushie Machine Rental and Sales, the hidden costs show up fast; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/write-business-plan\/slushie-machine\"\u003eHow To Write A Business Plan For Slushie Machine Rental And Sales?\u003c\/a\u003e and expect funding needs to run well past equipment CAPEX. The core monthly fixed load is about \u003cstrong\u003e$7,200\u003c\/strong\u003e before you add cleaning supplies, delivery fuel, repairs, deposits, or refund risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFixed monthly costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$4,500\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouse and office rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicle insurance and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e software and systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$400\u003c\/strong\u003e liability insurance and \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e accounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariable and hidden costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning chemicals, seals, gaskets, augers, lubricants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare parts, emergency repairs, damage disputes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue for digital marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e of COGS for fuel and logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 unit economics also get squeezed by \u003cstrong\u003e65%\u003c\/strong\u003e beverage mix and consumables cost, plus \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e wholesale machine parts and inventory cost. Add deposits, commercial auto coverage, general liability insurance, merchant fees, refunds, and a slow-season reserve, and cash need rises quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCash risks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposits tie up cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerchant fees cut each sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds hurt event margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow months still need payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to fund\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover setup, repairs, and replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget for insurance and claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet aside fuel and labor cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep reserve for weak seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow many slushie machines do I need to start a rental business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn’t one universal machine count. For \u003cstrong\u003eSlushie Machine Rental and Sales\u003c\/strong\u003e, size the fleet to bookings: the model targets \u003cstrong\u003e450 event rental packages\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, or about \u003cstrong\u003e38 rentals per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, so weekend clustering means you need backup units and delivery slack, not just enough for the average month. A \u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e initial fleet budget also has to cover demo machines, repair downtime, and \u003cstrong\u003e15 machine sales\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e$2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize to bookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450 rentals\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38 rentals\u003c\/strong\u003e per month on average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend demand can cluster fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse utilization, not a blind anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProtect uptime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003ebackup units\u003c\/strong\u003e ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReserve demo machines separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix single-, double-, high-capacity units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 sales\u003c\/strong\u003e add inventory pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to start a slushie machine rental business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$2.163M\u003c\/strong\u003e to launch the researched Slushie Machine Rental and Sales model: \u003cstrong\u003e$1.555M\u003c\/strong\u003e in startup capital spending (CAPEX) plus \u003cstrong\u003e$608k\u003c\/strong\u003e in minimum cash; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/write-business-plan\/slushie-machine\"\u003eHow To Write A Business Plan For Slushie Machine Rental And Sales?\u003c\/a\u003e for the full plan structure. The cash need is higher than machine cost because Year 1 EBITDA is \u003cstrong\u003e-$115k\u003c\/strong\u003e, while payroll, rent, insurance, marketing, delivery, repairs, deposits, and working capital still have to be paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBase-Case Funding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.555M\u003c\/strong\u003e startup CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$608k\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$2.163M\u003c\/strong\u003e total funding need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 25\u003c\/strong\u003e breakeven timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYear 1 Revenue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$248k\u003c\/strong\u003e total Year 1 revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450\u003c\/strong\u003e rentals at \u003cstrong\u003e$325\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e sales at \u003cstrong\u003e$2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStartup Cost Summary Table Objective\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table breaks out the main startup assets for a slushie machine rental business and the non-CAPEX reserve needed to launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$147,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$608,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$755,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"60000\" data-base=\"65000\" data-high=\"72000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Rental Machine Fleet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$65,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMachines purchased for rental inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"52000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranded Delivery Van Acquisition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eVehicle purchase for delivery and setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-commerce Platform Development\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eOnline booking and ordering setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-high=\"15000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Racking and Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStorage capacity and warehouse fit-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-high=\"12000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice and Showroom Furnishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eShowroom and admin setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"550000\" data-base=\"608000\" data-high=\"675000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$608,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003e25-month breakeven and early EBITDA losses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges reflect researched startup costs; debt service, owner pay, and other non-CAPEX cash needs are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSlushie Machine Rental and Sales Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCommercial Slushie Machines Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFleet CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main startup hit is the \u003cstrong\u003emachine fleet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in Month 1 to Month 2 for rental units, demos, and backups. Year 1 planning also assumes \u003cstrong\u003e450\u003c\/strong\u003e rental packages at \u003cstrong\u003e$325\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e machine sales at \u003cstrong\u003e$2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e, so keep rental assets separate from sale inventory and wholesale cost assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers single-bowl, double-bowl, and higher-capacity machines, plus backup units for peak weekends and downtime. Use \u003cstrong\u003eunits × planning price\u003c\/strong\u003e, then add how many machines stay in service at once. The range is a planning assumption, not a guaranteed purchase price or resale margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRental fleet first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup units for uptime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate sales inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep The Split Clean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not blur fleet CAPEX with machine resale stock. In Year 1, wholesale parts and inventory are modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue, improving to \u003cstrong\u003e65%\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year 5, so the rental fleet should stay on its own asset line. That keeps margins readable and avoids overstating the value of machines tied up for sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack fleet and stock separately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHold backups for busy weekends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview mix cost by year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePlanning Caveat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quoted machine ranges are planning inputs, not locked purchase prices. If sales grow, the real check is uptime: enough fleet for rentals, demos, and repairs without stealing from booked events. Keep the asset list tight, note each machine’s use case, and recheck how many units you truly need before adding more capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eDelivery Vehicle And Logistics Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVan CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery turns machine ownership into a rentable event service. The core CAPEX is a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e branded delivery van in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 to Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus ramps, dollies, straps, protective cases, cleaning bins, route setup, and event-ready staging. Keep this separate from fuel, insurance, and labor so the launch budget shows true cash use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRun Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle insurance and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e are fixed at \u003cstrong\u003e$850 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFuel and logistics fees\u003c\/strong\u003e are modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e10% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e from Year 1 through Year 5, and \u003cstrong\u003edelivery and setup crew salary\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e$42,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e10 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, rising to \u003cstrong\u003e50 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year 5. The estimate needs delivery radius, weekend density, setup time, vehicle capacity, and pickup demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack route miles per weekend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure setup minutes per event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest customer pickup demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoute Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTighter routes and fuller weekends make the van pay back faster because the same truck, fuel, and crew handle more bookings. If customers can pick up, some jobs avoid delivery costs entirely. What this estimate hides is backup capacity for peak weekends and downtime, so plan for spare time and spare units, not just the happy path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDispatch Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore buying more van capacity, lock the service area. A smaller \u003cstrong\u003edelivery radius\u003c\/strong\u003e, faster \u003cstrong\u003eload-in\u003c\/strong\u003e, and higher \u003cstrong\u003eweekend density\u003c\/strong\u003e cut labor waste, while pickup options can shift some orders off the truck entirely. The right fleet size depends on how many events one route day can cover without hurting setup quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWarehouse, Storage, And Showroom Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStorage Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage is part warehouse, part cleaning bay, and part sales floor. For a slushie machine rental and sales business, it covers secure handling, washing, test runs, customer viewing space, and safe loading. The modeled buildout starts with \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for warehouse racking in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for office and showroom furnishings in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 3\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Math\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: monthly space cost is \u003cstrong\u003e$4,500\u003c\/strong\u003e rent plus \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities and warehouse power, or \u003cstrong\u003e$5,100\u003c\/strong\u003e a month. That is before cleaning supplies, insurance, or labor. Use machine count, storage density, and customer traffic to decide whether you need a showroom now or can delay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLowering Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut cost by using home-based storage only if you can still meet safe handling, sanitation, power, and insurance rules. Don’t skip shelving, a wash area, electrical access, water access, or climate control for frozen drink machines. One clean loading path and a simple testing bench often save more than cheap rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSpace Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize the space around \u003cstrong\u003enumber of machines stored\u003c\/strong\u003e, cleaning flow, delivery loading access, showroom need, and the utility load for testing frozen drink machines. If testing pulls more power than planned, the \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly utility line can be too low fast. This is the number that decides whether the space helps uptime or slows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSupplies, Consumables, And Spare Parts Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bucket is separate from machine CAPEX. It covers frozen drink mix, syrups, cups, straws, extension cords, drip trays, cleaning chemicals, seals, gaskets, augers, lubricants, and basic repair tools. For planning, the model also includes \u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e of shop tools and testing equipment in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Size It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the known volume first: \u003cstrong\u003e1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e mix and supply refills at \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e equals \u003cstrong\u003e$54,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 spend. Then test that against the model ratio: beverage mix and consumables are \u003cstrong\u003e65%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue in Year 1, improving to \u003cstrong\u003e55%\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year 5. This keeps the budget tied to actual sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack units, not guesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate repair parts from mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck usage each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrim Waste\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cost down by bundling only what the rental package needs and selling the rest separately. Watch waste, not just price. The model also carries \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e service plans at \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, so parts and supplies should support those commitments without padding slow-moving inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle fast movers only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge separately for resale parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch stock to service plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWeekend Spares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock the weekend killers: seals, gaskets, augers, lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and basic repair tools. If one part is missing, a machine can sit through the busiest days. Ask one question early: what is bundled, what is sold, what is refundable, and what must stay on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInsurance, Licensing, Website, And Launch Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch-Readiness Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch-readiness costs\u003c\/strong\u003e cover the setup that lets the business sell, rent, insure, take bookings, and collect payments. In this model, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of e-commerce platform development runs from \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most other items are \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expenses\u003c\/strong\u003e, so keep the launch budget separate from normal monthly operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMonthly Run Rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: budget \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for e-commerce and CRM software, \u003cstrong\u003e$400\u003c\/strong\u003e for general liability insurance, and \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e for accounting. Add digital marketing at \u003cstrong\u003e40% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, easing to \u003cstrong\u003e20% by Year 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use vendor quotes, coverage months, and revenue forecast to size the spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv c lass=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the spend tight by staging the website build, buying only the tools needed to take bookings, and tying ad spend to actual revenue. Don’t skip \u003cstrong\u003eentity setup\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elocal licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e, contract review, or equipment and auto coordination. Review local rules early so launch fixes don’t blow up the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePre-Opening Split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-opening costs\u003c\/strong\u003e should include licensing, branding, payment processing setup, booking tools, and launch ads. Treat the e-commerce build as \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e only if the model capitalizes it. That split matters because it changes cash timing, not just bookkeeping, and it helps you see how much cash is gone before the first rental closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLean, Base, And Full Slushie Machine Rental Startup Scenarios\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Slushie Machine Rental and Sales Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes or guaranteed funding amounts.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eScenario size changes cash need fast: more machines, wider delivery, showroom space, and extra stock push startup funding up. Lean stays owner-run; Full adds backup units, marketing, and working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch paths for a slushie machine rental and sales business.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eSide hustle test\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLocal event fleet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eRental-plus-sales operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Owner-operated rental setup with a small fleet, tight delivery radius, and limited sales inventory.\"\u003eOwner-operated rental setup with a small fleet, tight delivery radius, and limited sales inventory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Balanced rental-and-sales setup using the model's core fleet, inventory, and service staffing.\"\u003eBalanced rental-and-sales setup using the model's core fleet, inventory, and service staffing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Larger rental-plus-sales setup with deeper fleet depth, backup units, showroom space, and stronger delivery capacity.\"\u003eLarger rental-plus-sales setup with deeper fleet depth, backup units, showroom space, and stronger delivery capacity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use fewer machines, small storage, and hands-on delivery and setup.\"\u003eUse fewer machines, small storage, and hands-on delivery and setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Targets 450 Year 1 rentals, 15 machine sales, $248k Year 1 revenue, and Month 25 breakeven.\"\u003eTargets 450 Year 1 rentals, 15 machine sales, $248k Year 1 revenue, and Month 25 breakeven.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Adds more machines, wider coverage, more marketing, and more working capital for growth.\"\u003eAdds more machines, wider coverage, more marketing, and more working capital for growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Used or smaller fleet; limited storage; local delivery; basic repair tools; low inventory depth\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed or smaller fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocal delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic repair tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow inventory depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fleet size; warehouse and office rent; delivery crew; sales inventory; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleet size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewarehouse and office rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivery crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esales inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Deeper fleet; backup units; showroom space; wider delivery coverage; marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackup units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshowroom space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewider delivery coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emarketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Lower-six-figure band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eLower-six-figure band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLow cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$155,500 - $608,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$155,500 - $608,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Upper-six-figure band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eUpper-six-figure band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a side hustle test or a small local event route.\"\u003eBest for a side hustle test or a small local event route.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a local event fleet that wants a measured start and a clear breakeven path.\"\u003eBest for a local event fleet that wants a measured start and a clear breakeven path.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a rental-plus-sales operator ready to carry more stock and serve more jobs.\"\u003eBest for a rental-plus-sales operator ready to carry more stock and serve more jobs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes or guaranteed funding amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304291410163,"sku":"slushie-machine-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/slushie-machine-startup-costs.webp?v=1782692190","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/slushie-machine-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}