What Popcorn Machine Is Right For You?
If you’re looking for that finishing and delicious touch to your home theater or game room then consider a theater style popcorn machine. Today, it’s easier than ever to have that fresh movie popcorn experience in your home. Several popcorn machine manufacturers sell models with a variety of options and sizes. You can choose antique style popcorn machines, table top popcorn machines, commonly known as bar style popcorn machines, as well as popcorn machines on carts. Red and black are the predominate colors for these large popcorn poppers.Many organizations like churches, PTAs, youth sport clubs purchase these machines to use as concessions at events. This can be a great and fun way to create revenue at fundraisers. Additionally, retail and office establishments can use these popcorn machines in their lobby or break rooms.
Before purchasing a popcorn machine for your home, make sure you get the right popper that fits your needs
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Large, movie style popcorn poppers range in sizes that serve 4oz. to 14oz.
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Costs for antique style popcorn makers can start at $250 to $1200 depending on quality and features.
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A popcorn machine weighs approximately 45 pounds and can fit on a large counter in your game room, family room or home theaters.
- A popcorn machine with a cart can save you counter space and only increase the cost by $100 to $200.
The following table shows available popcorn machine sizes and features:
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Size |
Features |
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Makes 4 1oz. servings every 3 minutes. 92 servings per hour. | |
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Makes 6 1oz. servings every 3 minutes. 120 servings per hour. | |
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Makes 8 1oz. servings every 3 minutes. 160 servings per hour. | |
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Makes 12 1oz. servings every 3 minutes. 240 servings per hour. | |
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14oz. Popcorn Machines |
Makes 14 1oz. servings every 3 minutes. 280 servings per hour. |
What options to look for in a popcorn machine:
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If you desire a quicker popping time, then an 860 watts popcorn machine might be your best bet. Other options include 480 or 640 watts.
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Consider a popcorn machine with a stirrer, a heating element for the kettle and a warming light.
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Higher quality machines will have 3 separate switches for these options.
- Cheaper units will combine the stirrer and heating element into 1 switch, which can be noisy with a constantly running stirring motor.
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