Rocky Mountains Distributing

06/02/2026

Summer is officially here — and this is exactly what it should taste like.

Vanilla and Dole lemon soft serve twist on a Taylor machine. The combination of creamy vanilla and bright citrus lemon is the kind of thing customers start craving the second the temperature hits 80 degrees. Light, refreshing, visually stunning, and the perfect impulse purchase for a hot Colorado afternoon.

If you've been thinking about adding soft serve to your menu this summer — this is the version that makes people stop walking and start ordering.

Give us a call to learn how this could work for your concept → 303-825-0171

06/01/2026

Most operators shopping for a frozen beverage machine don't realize there are two completely different types — and choosing the wrong one means a machine that can't make half the drinks on your menu.

Carbonated machines are built for frozen sodas, energy drinks, and fizzy slush beverages. Great for convenience stores, movie theaters, and high volume impulse drink locations.

Uncarbonated machines are built for margaritas, cocktails, smoothies, frozen coffee, frosé, and lemonade. More menu flexibility, better for bars, restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops.

Neither is better — they're just built for completely different drinks. Getting this decision right before you buy saves a lot of headaches down the road.

We broke down everything you need to know to make the right call in this week's blog.

Send us a message to learn how the right frozen beverage machine could work for your business.

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05/29/2026

Some drinks just stop people in their tracks. 🍹🌄

A frozen tequila sunrise made on a Taylor 428 is one of them. The color, the texture, the presentation — it's the kind of drink that gets ordered the second someone at the next table gets one.

The Taylor 428 makes it consistent, repeatable, and fast enough to keep up on a busy night. Same color, same texture, same presentation every single draw.

Summer is here and your cocktail menu should look like this. Send us a message to learn how a frozen cocktail program could work for your bar or restaurant!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Frozen desserts don't lie — and neither do the margins. 🍦

We're opening our doors on Tuesday, June 23rd from 12–5PM at 2580 S Tejon St., Englewood and we want you there.

Here's what's waiting for you:
✅ Free food & drinks
✅ Live Emery Thompson machine demo at 2:30PM
✅ Exclusive day-of deals
✅ Our team, ready to answer every question

Come see why frozen desserts are one of the highest-margin categories in foodservice right now. Register at https://na2.hubs.ly/H05M7Fk0 — who's bringing their team? 👇

05/28/2026

Summer soft serve season is here ☀️🍍
Stock up on Dole soft serve mix from Rocky Mountains Distributing and serve the fruity frozen treats customers love. Call 800-758-1038 to order!

05/27/2026

Movies and soft serve — honestly, why hasn't this always been a thing?

We just installed a Taylor C794 at Capitol Theater Eagle Colorado — a beloved community movie theatre with the kind of classic interior that makes you feel like you stepped back in time. Eagle's residents have been showing up for this theatre for years and this summer they get something new to look forward to when the lights go down.

Soft serve at the movies just hits differently than popcorn alone. The Taylor C794 is going to handle the summer rush beautifully — consistent, reliable, and built for exactly this kind of high traffic family environment.

If you're in Eagle this summer, go catch a movie and grab a cone. You deserve both! 🍦🎥🍿

And if you're a Colorado operator thinking about adding soft serve to your concept — not sure if it fits your menu or your space — give us a call. We'll help you figure it out. 303-825-0171

05/26/2026

One question we get from operators shopping for a soft serve machine more than almost any other — do I need heat treatment or not?

It's one of those decisions that looks simple on the surface but actually has a real impact on your labor costs, cleaning schedule, and day-to-day operation. Get it wrong and you're either overpaying for capability you don't need or constantly fighting a cleaning schedule that's eating into your staff hours.

Here's the short version:
Heat treatment machines use a built-in heating cycle to extend the time between full cleanings. Less downtime, less labor, better for high volume operations. Higher upfront cost.

Non-heat treatment machines require more frequent manual cleaning. Simpler, lower cost, perfectly suited for seasonal operations, smaller concepts, and lower volume environments.

Neither is better — they're just built for different businesses.

We broke down everything you need to know to make the right call for your concept in this week's blog.

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05/25/2026

Honoring those who gave everything. Thank you to all who served. 🇺🇸