Container Ice Cream Shop
Starting at $140,000
This ice cream shop design shows how shipping containers can be transformed into eye-catching, functional spaces.
In this model, we adjoined one 40-foot and one 20-foot shipping container to create a unique ice cream shop. This model can be recreated exactly as shown or customized for your business needs.
Every aspect of this ice cream shop —from layout and finishes to colors and branding— can be modified so your space reflects your vision and serves your community.
**Photos are representative of the container build, but are not exact replicas of our base models. Decks, external cladding, and stairs are not included in Backcountry Containers estimated pricing.**
DETAILS

- (1) 40FT High Cube 'One Tripper' Container
- (1) 20FT High Cube 'One Tripper' Container
- All Metalwork & Structural Steel Reinforcement
- Durable Sherwin-Williams Exterior Paint
- External Generator Plug For Backup (or Primary) Power Source
- Exterior Lights Outside Exterior Doors
- (1) 6'0" x 7'0" Double Aluminum Pre-Finished Hinged Exterior Glass Entry Door (LowEnergy Insulated Glass) @ Lobby
- (1) 3'0" x 7'0" Aluminum Pre-Finished Hinged Exterior Glass Entry Door (Low EnergyInsulated Glass) @ Lobby
- (2) 4'6" x 3'9" Envision Casement Picture Windows (Black Interior / Exterior) @ Kitchen
- (3) 3'0" x 4'0" Envision Casement Picture Windows (Black Interior / Exterior) @ Lobby
Out of BCC Scope: Exterior Signage
Walls & Ceilings:
- All Interior Framing (Walls, Ceiling, Rooms, etc..)
- Painted Interior Drywall Walls - Multiple Colors and Pine Tongue & Groove Ceilings. (Walls & Ceilings Can Be Swapped For FRP Panels, Trusscore PVC Wall Panels, Drywall, etc. if Preferred or Required @ Incremental Cost)
- (2) 2'8" x 6'8" Hinged Doors with Privacy Latch @ Bathroom & Storage Room
- Commercial Grade LED Lighting in all Ceilings Smoke & CO2 Detectors in Ceiling
- Air Transfer Fan in Wall Between Lobby & Storage Room to Facilitate A/C Flow
Flooring:
- Epoxy Floor
- Insulated Floor System (Subfloor)
- Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Open Concept Kitchen / Ice Cream Bar:
- B(2) 12DIP-HV 67" Wide Display Dipping Cabinets (Equipment Purchased and Shipped to BCC Shop by Customer)
- Built-in Base Cabinetry: Quality Cabinets (Soft Close Hardware, Upgraded Ply Box) at back wall of serving area topped with High-Definition Laminate Countertops
- NSF Stainless Steel 3 Compartment Sink & Faucet (Freestanding)
- 30" Kiosk Cabinet with Butcher Block Countertop (Area for POS / Register)
- Space for 30" x 30" Chest Freezer
Bathroom:
- ADA Compliant Bathroom Layout
- ADA Vanity, Ceramic Pedestal Sink with Faucet
- Mirror Above Sink
- ADA Spec Toilet and Grab Bars per Code
- Ventilation Fan
- Combination of FRP Panels (or equivalent product) & Drywall on Walls of Bathroom to Accommodate Code Requirements
Lobby:
- Open Concept Lobby Suitable for Taking Customer Orders and Dispensing Product
Storage Room:
- Mop Sink + Faucet in Storage Room
- Air Transfer Fan above door for Temperature balance
Insulation:
- 2LB Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation at Walls (2") and Ceiling (3") of Container Structure + Insulated Subfloor System (Dricore R+) Installed
- Additional Insulation Can Be Added if Needed Based on Geographical Climate Audit & County Requirements
HVAC:
- 12,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner with Heat Pump
- (2) Baseboard Heaters @ Lobby space
Plumbing, Water, Electrical
- PEX Piping and PVC Drain Systems with Black and Greywater Drains to be Connected to Sanitary Sewer System
- Connection to Main Water Supply
- 18KW Electric Tankless Water Heater
- External Electrical Hookups. Internal Electrical Outlets & Lighting Included Throughout the Container
- All Interior Spaces Feature Code-Required Electrical Outlets & Switching With Recessed LED Ceiling Lighting Included Powered from Exterior Breaker Panel
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
We sell our products to all markets and industries, including residential, commercial, industrial and governmental. We have the experience and capacity to partner with businesses on any type of container related project, large and small.
Yes, we offer financing up to $50K through our partnership with LoanGlide. While Backcountry doesn't personally offer financing, we can walk you through the easy steps of financing your project with LoanGlide.
Some of the highlights of financing your project with LoanGlide are:
- Rates from 0% APR
- Check offers in 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score
- Flexible offers, no origination fees
Custom Builds
We will craft a custom container home specific to your unique needs and location. Using a combination of stacked or adjoined 20ft and 40ft containers, we will create your dream home. We design our container homes to maximize the views and features of your property. We can incorporate just about anything into our container homes. We’ve built workshops, done a putting green, made a large rooftop garden, built custom furniture, and more.
Standard Model
Our Standard container models are inspired by our most popular custom builds. Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your Backcountry Container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
Yes, shipping and sales tax.
Shipping - Shipping fees for all builds depend on the distance from our build site (either in the Texas or Wisconsin area). Shipping typically costs around $3 per mile. Delivery for all builds will be quoted at time of purchase. For delivery, we must be able to drive our flatbed, tiltbed or chassis to the site to be unloaded.
Sales Tax - Sales tax will be applied to the contract amount upon purchase. The sales tax rate applied will depend on which state your container is shipped to.
Technically, yes. If you have appropriate transport (flatbed, chassis, etc.), and you ensure all utilities are disconnected, the container can be moved at your discretion.
The short answer is Yes. Corten steel will rust much slower than mild steel, and will remain water proof through its lifetime. Corten containers are corrosion resistant. Added layers of rust resistant paint and primer provides extra support.
Our containers are either brand new or 'one trip', meaning they shipped cargo one time before they were sold to us. 'One trip' containers are considered like new and rarely have any blemishes on them. We inspect all containers for quality when we receive them.
Yes, we are proud to be a 100% family owned business with all of our operations and facilities located in the USA with production facilities in Texas and Wisconsin.
Our preferred general contractor can help you find and install the right foundation for your container home. The most important element of a container home foundation is that the ground is level. If it is level, a container home can be set there. With that said, we recommend using one of these foundation options:
- Railroad ties - this is often the least expensive option that can be used as a permanent foundation, and is the ideal option if you would like to move your container home some time in the future.
- Gravel pads - this option won't break the bank and is considered a long term, reliable, foundation for container homes.
- Concrete slab - this is often the most expensive option but also the most air tight when it comes to keeping your container home level and in place.
Absolutely, once a contract is signed, Backcountry Containers will create the construction plan set for permitting purposes and depending on the project – will submit directly to the state for review or pass the plans along to the customer to submit to the county or city for review.
Depending on the configuration chosen, your container will be delivered on the appropriate transport, whether it be a flatbed, tiltbed or chassis. If a crane is required, we arrange for that as well.
Yes. By appointment only. Send a message to sales@backcountrycontainers.com to make a request.
Standard Model Questions
We currently offer 3 standard models:
The Kennedy - 40ft container home build
The Ezra - 20ft container home build
The Rockne - 20ft container office
The Jack (COMING SOON) - 20ft container hunting cabin
The Augustine (COMING SOON) - 40ft container hunting cabin with lockable garage for storage of items such as ATV's
Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your backcountry container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
If you purchase one of our standard models, it typically takes 6 - 16 weeks from time of deposit to time of delivery. However, high quality craftsmanship is our number one priority, which means we only source our materials from experienced, reputable vendors. From time to time, the supply chain may delay the waiting period for a standard container model. If that is the case, you will be notified of the updated timeline.
While browsing the standard options on the website, you can select the standard container that you would like to purchase and input your information as requested. This will reserve your spot in line for that model. Within a week, one of our project managers will reach out to you to discuss the model and answer any questions you may have. If you want to move forward with the purchase, we will send you our sales agreement to sign and invoice for payment.
Our payment terms are:
- 50% of the purchase price due upon signing the sales agreement
- 40% due when we start production on your container
- 10% before we ship out your container
Yes, all of our standard containers that have plumbing and electrical included are equipped with:
- Electrical hookups
- Blackwater and Greywater PVC that can be connected to an RV hookup or city sewer
- A water in hose spigot
For safety purposes, all electrical and plumbing should be connected by a licensed electrician and plumber through external ports on the container.
We will assist you with questions related to dimensions and site preparation but we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you.
For standard container orders, we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you. The next question below will detail a list of services our preferred general contractors commonly offer.
We recommend using one of our regional preferred general contractors because we have experience working with them and know that quality and craftmanship is just as important to them as it is to us.
Some of the items they typically offer: deck options, pergola options, foundation package options, electrical package options, water package options, plumbing package options. They also attach multiple containers together and often consult on permitting and regulations.