Taylor Flavor Burst FB80: How to Add Multiple Soft Serve Flavors Without a Second Machine

Most Canadian restaurant operators assume more soft serve flavors means more machines, requiring another compressor, another footprint, another lease payment, and another cleaning routine. The Taylor Flavor Burst FB80 was built specifically to disprove that assumption.

This guide covers everything: how the system actually works, which Taylor machines it's compatible with, the real business math behind adding it, and why Canadian operators from quick-service restaurants to independent ice cream shops are using it to expand menus without expanding equipment budgets.

What Is the Taylor Flavor Burst FB80?

The Flavor Burst FB80 is an add-on flavoring system that mounts directly onto the dispensing spout of a compatible Taylor soft serve, milkshake, or slush machine. When a customer places their order, the system injects concentrated flavoring into the soft serve stream as it dispenses, producing a product threaded with color and taste from the inside out rather than just on the surface.

The result looks and tastes premium. Flavoring runs through the product rather than sitting on top, which means every bite carries it. That visual appeal, consisting of brightly colored ribbons of flavor visible before the first spoonful, is one of the most consistent drivers of impulse sales in frozen dessert service.

The FB80 houses up to 8 flavors simultaneously. The operator selects the desired flavor from a touchscreen keypad before dispensing. Because flavors can be combined in a single serving, the 8 individual options produce up to 255 distinct flavor combinations without a second machine, without additional mix, and without meaningfully increasing prep time per serving.

How Does It Actually Work?

The mechanics are straightforward. Flavor Burst syrups come in bag-in-box containers that require no refrigeration, have an 18-month shelf life, and occupy a minimal storage footprint. Each syrup bag connects to a dedicated pump inside the FB80 cabinet.

When the operator (or customer, in self-serve setups) selects a flavor, the pump activates and delivers the concentrated syrup through tubing to the injector assembly mounted on the dispense spout. As soft serve exits the machine, the syrup is pumped into the stream in real time, creating visible swirls, stripes, or even a blended color depending on the flow rate setting.

The keypad does more than flavor selection. It controls syrup dispense rate, serving size, and sanitation cycling. Built-in clean-in-place sanitation lets staff rinse the spout and syrup lines without disassembling the system. A daily rinse and monthly strip is the standard maintenance cadence.

Because the system operates on simple pump mechanics and bag-in-box cartridges, there's no compressor, no refrigeration loop, and no added electrical demand beyond a standard outlet. The entire add-on draws from a single 13-amp socket.

FB80 Model Variants: Which One Fits Your Setup

Taylor and TFI offer several FB80 configurations depending on counter space, machine model, and operational preference.

FB80 (standard): The core model. Eight-flavor cabinet with external sanitizer tank. Mounts to the dispense spout of compatible Taylor machines. Compact footprint of roughly 24 inches wide sits beside or on your existing cart.

FB80D: A redesigned version of the standard model featuring a shorter cabinet height, a remote electronics box for easier service access, and an internal sanitizer tank that removes the need for a separate tank on the counter.

FB80int (integrated): The most space-efficient option. The entire FB80 system integrates into the Taylor C201 cart base, which sits beneath the soft serve freezer. No additional counter footprint whatsoever as the flavoring system is completely contained under the machine. Requires a C201 cart and is not a standalone unit.

FB80JR: The four-flavor version for operators with limited clearance height or lower projected volume. Smaller cabinet, lower cost, same injection mechanics.

Compatible Taylor Machines

The FB80 was designed specifically for the Taylor Crown C-series pump machines. The most common pairings are the C706 and C708, which are among the most widely deployed single-flavor soft serve freezers in Canadian foodservice. The system also integrates with the C712 through C717 range, and with Taylor shake and slush equipment where compatible injector adapters are available.

If you're running a Taylor soft serve machine purchased in Canada through TFI, compatibility is almost certain. If you're running older equipment or a model not in the Crown C-series, TFI can confirm whether an adapter exists for your specific spout configuration as adapter options cover a wide range of Taylor freezer generations.

The FB80 does not require any modification to the soft serve freezer itself. Installation attaches at the spout and connects to a power outlet. The machine's compressor, mix hopper, and draw cylinder function exactly as before.

The 40+ Flavors Available in Canada

Flavor Burst offers more than 40 syrup options for the FB80 system, available through TFI in Canada. Each operator loads their 8 (or 16 on expandable setups) preferred flavors and can rotate the lineup seasonally, by promotion, or based on sell-through.

The library includes classics that anchor most operators' programs: chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and cherry. Beyond the basics, the catalog includes options like birthday cake, bubblegum, butter pecan, pistachio, tropical orange, banana twist, watermelon, mint, butterscotch, and caramel. There are also non-dairy and powdered-mix-compatible flavors for operators running yogurt bases or vegan programs.

All Flavor Burst syrups are shelf-stable in triple-layer bag-in-box packaging with no refrigeration requirement. Cost per ounce is low enough, typically a few cents, that margin impact is minimal even at generous application rates. The syrups are available through TFI as part of an ongoing supply relationship, not a one-time purchase.

The Business Case: What Does Adding Flavor Burst Actually Do to Revenue?

The honest answer is that it depends entirely on your current soft serve volume and how you use it. But the data from operators who have added Flavor Burst is consistently strong.

Reported sales increases of 300% or more after adding Flavor Burst are cited by Taylor dealers in both Canada and the US. That figure may reflect operators who added Flavor Burst at the same time as ramping up merchandising, but the direction is clear and consistent as flavor variety drives volume on soft serve programs.

The underlying economics help explain why. Soft serve already carries gross margins of 70 to 80 percent at typical Canadian pricing. A plain vanilla cone at $3.50 might cost $0.70 in mix, utilities, and supplies. The same cone with a Flavor Burst application costs perhaps $0.03 more in syrup but commands $4.50, $5.00, or more depending on the venue and the perceived premium.

At 80 flavored servings per day, the additional revenue from even a modest price lift adds up. Compare:

A plain soft serve program at $3.50 per serving and 80 daily servings generates $280 per day and roughly $8,400 per month. The same program with Flavor Burst, priced at $4.50 per serving for flavored options (even if only half of customers choose it), adds $1,200 per month to the top line with negligible added cost. Over a year, that is $14,400 in additional revenue from a $0.03 ingredient.

The FB80 itself requires a capital investment, but TFI offers financing and leasing options that make the monthly payment easy to model against that added revenue. Payback periods in high-volume environments are often under six months.

Who Should Consider the Flavor Burst FB80

The FB80 makes operational and financial sense in a fairly wide range of Canadian foodservice contexts.

Quick-service restaurants and food courts benefit most from the impulse purchase driver. When customers can see a brightly flavored soft serve being dispensed at the next counter, it pulls them in. The system is fast enough for high-throughput environments since flavoring adds no meaningful time per serving.

Independent ice cream shops facing competition from chain dessert concepts can use Flavor Burst to offer the product variety of a multi-machine operation from a single freezer. A boutique soft serve shop running 8 to 12 rotating flavors with seasonal specials looks and operates differently from one serving vanilla and chocolate. That differentiation matters in a market where Instagram-worthy desserts drive foot traffic.

Cafés and casual dining restaurants that want to add a frozen dessert program without committing to a second Taylor machine can use the FB80 to turn a single soft serve unit into a multi-flavor program with genuine menu depth.

Convenience stores and gas bars with Taylor equipment already installed can upgrade an existing single-flavor machine rather than replacing it, extending the useful life of current equipment while expanding revenue potential.

Seasonal and event operators such as arenas, fairgrounds, pop-up shops, and stadiums benefit from the shelf-stable syrups (no refrigerated supply chain) and the ability to swap flavors quickly between events.

What Flavor Burst Is Not

The FB80 is not a milkshake flavoring system in the traditional sense because it doesn't blend flavors into mix before freezing. Flavors are injected post-freeze, which means the base product is always the same vanilla (or chocolate, or swirl) drawn from your mix supply. If you want a true pistachio gelato or a completely different base flavor, that requires a different approach. Flavor Burst creates flavored soft serve through injection, and the distinction matters for operators thinking carefully about product positioning.

Installation and Support in Canada

TFI is the exclusive distributor of Taylor Flavor Burst equipment in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Installation is performed by TFI's certified technicians. The process is straightforward as the injector mounts to the spout, syrup lines run to the FB80 cabinet, the power connection is made, and staff training on the keypad takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes.

Ongoing syrup supply, replacement parts, and service calls for both the FB80 and the underlying Taylor freezer are handled through the same TFI relationship, which simplifies vendor management considerably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Flavor Burst FB80 work with my existing Taylor machine?

The FB80 is compatible with the full Taylor Crown C-series including the C706, C708, C712, and related models. Confirm compatibility with TFI based on your specific model and spout configuration.

How many flavors can I offer with the FB80?

The FB80 holds 8 flavors simultaneously. With mixing combinations, 8 flavors produce up to 255 distinct flavored products. An expandable configuration can push individual flavor slots to 16.

Do the Flavor Burst syrups need refrigeration?

No. All Flavor Burst syrups are shelf-stable in bag-in-box packaging with up to an 18-month shelf life. No refrigerated storage required.

How long does it take to clean?

The system includes built-in clean-in-place sanitation. Daily rinse takes a few minutes. A full monthly strip-down is recommended and typically takes under an hour.

Can I lease or finance the FB80 through TFI?

Yes. TFI offers financing and leasing options on Taylor equipment and accessories, including the FB80. Contact TFI directly for current terms.

The Bottom Line

The Taylor Flavor Burst FB80 solves a real problem: how to expand a soft serve menu without expanding equipment costs, footprint, or operational complexity. For Canadian operators already running a compatible Taylor machine, it is one of the highest-ROI add-ons available in commercial frozen dessert service because it offers a high margin product, minimal incremental cost, and a proven track record of driving sales volume through variety and visual appeal.

If you're running a Taylor soft serve machine and not currently offering Flavor Burst, the conversation with TFI is worth having.

Ready to add Flavor Burst to your Taylor machine? Contact TFI for a demo and pricing.