Açaí business guide
Start an Açaí Bar Business
Open an açaí bar or add bowls to your café. Machines, açaí mix, toppings and bowls from one supplier.
Where it sells
Where an açaí business works
Açaí bowls sell to health-minded customers from breakfast to late afternoon.
Açaí bars
A small shop built around bowls, smoothies and fresh toppings.
Cafés and juice bars
Add bowls to an existing menu with one countertop machine.
Gyms and health clubs
A quick, filling option for members after training.
Frozen yoghurt shops
Run açaí next to frozen yoghurt. See our self-serve guide.
Beach and tourist kiosks
Strong summer trade in a small footprint.
Takeaway and chains
One menu item, the same at every site. See QSR and chains.
Step by step
How to start an açaí business
Six steps from idea to the first bowl.
1. Choose the format
Decide between a dedicated açaí bar and an add-on to an existing café or shop.
2. Choose how you serve
Açaí mix runs through a soft serve machine, so each bowl is poured in seconds with no scooping or blending.
3. Size the machine
Plan for your busiest hour. A countertop machine suits most cafés; a floor-standing machine suits a busy bar.
5. Brand the bowl
Put your name on cups and bowls, spoons and packaging.
6. Fund, train and open
Spread the cost with finance. We train your team before opening day.
Gelmatic
Gelmatic Easy machines for açaí
The Easy series serves açaí, frozen yoghurt and soft serve from the same machine.
One supplier
Açaí mix, toppings and bowls
Everything in the bowl comes from the same supplier as your machine.
Açaí mix
Our açaí mix is ready to pour and runs in any soft serve machine.
Toppings
Crunchy toppings and sauces to finish each bowl.
Second menu
Run frozen yoghurt or soft serve on the same machine type.
Recipes
Flavour ideas and recipes developed for your brand.
Branded packaging
Our team designs packaging in your brand style.
How we help
Support and finance
We stay with you after opening day.
Free showroom demo
See the machines running with our mixes before you buy. Book a demo.
Training
Hands-on training for your team on running, cleaning and looking after the machines.
Parts and service
Genuine spare parts, maintenance and our own technicians.
Finance
Spread the cost of the equipment and keep cash for fit-out, stock and marketing.
Majors TV & news
Latest news and videos
Events, new machines and training related to frozen yoghurt, from Majors Group and Carpigiani.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you serve açaí from a machine?
Açaí mix is poured into a soft serve machine, which freezes it and serves it into a bowl in seconds. You then add the toppings.
Will your açaí mix work in my existing machine?
Yes. Our açaí mix runs in any soft serve machine. If the settings need adjusting, our team helps.
Which machine is best for an açaí bar?
A countertop machine suits most cafés. A busy açaí bar is better served by a floor-standing machine. Tell us your busiest hour and we will size it.
Can I sell frozen yoghurt from the same machine?
Yes. The same machine type serves açaí, frozen yoghurt and soft serve, so you can widen the menu later.
Can I put my brand on the bowls?
Yes. We supply custom-printed cups and packaging.
Can I finance the machine?
Yes. Finance is available. Call 0508 625 677.