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Bar Skills 1: Frozen Xplosion

Introduction

Welcome to the next step in your learning journey!

In this program, you'll learn about:

- why Frozen Xplosion is a profitable, versatile beverage that customers love

- the features, benefits, and ingredients of Frozen Xplosion

- making and serving Frozen Xplosion coffee and non-coffee drinks

Watch, listen, and interact with the information provided to increase your chances of success. The beauty of online learning is that you can do it at your own pace. If there's something you don't understand, you can review it again! You can also click on links to get more information. The tools here are yours--it's up to you to make the most of them. You are in charge of your own learning process.

Remember -- you’ll be required pass the final test with a score of at least 85%. The quizzes throughout the course are designed to prepare you for success on the final test.

Navigate the course using the green forward and back arrows at the bottom right corner of each page. To view video or listen to audio, click the play arrow. Now let's get started!

What is Frozen Xplosion?

People expect so much more than coffee at their local coffee bars. You'll find that, next to espresso beverages, some of your most popular items will be frappe-style drinks. Frozen Xplosion was designed for you to meet that customer need. Listen to the creator of Frozen Xplosion, Jeff Ericson, and Frozen Xplosion expert, Randy Littlefield, talk about why Frozen Xplosion is such a great product to offer your customers.

Click on the "play" arrow at the bottom of the screen to your right to hear more.

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What is Frozen Xplosion?

Why did Jeff Ericson create Frozen Xplosion?

Why is customization such a great feature of Frozen Xplosion?

Which customers will like Frozen Xplosion beverages?

What is Frozen Xplosion: Video Response

Read each question below and think about your response. Roll your mouse over the question mark to see the right answer.

Because most of the frappe-style beverages he'd tasted were not good

Because it allows you to create drinks that will appeal specifically to customers tastes in your area/region of the world

Kids, people who don't like coffee, morning coffee drinkers who prefer a different drink later in the day

People Love Frozen Xplosion

Our customers love having a delicious alternative to iced coffee beverages. Roll your mouse over the photos below to see what other business owners have to say about how Frozen Xplosion meets their customer needs.

“What I can say so far is that it is extremely versatile and well-
priced. It tastes delicious and does not contain trans-fats, which
appeals to our customers. Thanks!”

Rachel Helms, Operations Manager, Fast Lane Coffee, Eugene OR

“I just wanted to send you a note to let you know how great the introduction of Frozen Xplosion is going. Our customers love the product. It is very flexible and can be used to make all kinds of drinks. It has been a great addition to our line of products so that we are now able to meet all customer requests. I highly recommend it...”

Joe Arnold, Duncan Coffee, Houston Texas

Frozen Xplosion Makes Good Business Sense

Frozen Xplosion is a win/win product. Not only do our customers love it, but it is good business for your shop as well. Here's why:

Universal Product
- One base is used to make many different kinds of
drinks

- Simplicity, timesaving, higher profit margins, ability to
create custom drinks

Usually 70-80% profit margin per drink is attainable

In U.S. taste tests, consistently ranked number one

Let's Review!

In each course you take, you will review what you have learned in each section.

First we remind you of the main points of the section, then we follow up with one or more review questions. As you answer the questions in each section, we provide positive feedback which show you the right answers. The review questions are not scored.

At the end of the course, you will see all the questions again, but this time you will be graded and you will need a score of 85% to advance to the next course.

In this section you have learned about Frozen Xplosion, how our customers feel about it, and why it's good business.

Please answer the following questions and see how you do!