When Every Second Counts: The Hangout's Game-Changing Upgrade To Taylor Equipment

If you’ve ever been to Gulf Shores, Alabama, chances are you’ve heard of The Hangout—or maybe you’ve danced in a foam party, grabbed a Bushwacker at the bar, or enjoyed live music with the sand between your toes. More than just a restaurant, The Hangout is an experience, drawing in crowds with its electric atmosphere, family-friendly fun, and, of course, ice-cold frozen drinks.
With up to 10,000 guests on a busy night, The Hangout needed equipment that could keep up with high demand, serve drinks quickly, and deliver consistent quality every time. That’s where Taylor Sales & Service stepped in, helping The Hangout install 18 Taylor 0390 Frozen Beverage Machines—a move that has changed the game for their bartenders and guests alike.

Big Crowds Call for Big Solutions

“Our frozen drinks are a huge, huge seller.” – Mindy Pate, Bar Manager, The Hangout

When you’re serving over 1,000 frozen drinks a day, every second counts. The Hangout’s bartenders know that speed and consistency are key to keeping the lines moving and customers happy. Before Taylor, the team struggled with machines that couldn’t keep up with demand. Blending each drink individually? That was never going to cut it.

“If we had to blend this every time, it would take 20-plus minutes for a drink.” – Michael Ward, Bartender

Now, with the Taylor 0390 machines, serving is effortless:

One lever, a few seconds, and the cup is full.
Identical drinks across all 18 machines—no more inconsistency.
Handles extreme heat and high volume without missing a beat.

“Get one from one bar, then go to another, and it’s a completely different consistency? We’d have a problem. But all of our machines are consistent with the other.” – Mindy Pate

For a place like The Hangout, where guests expect the same perfect Pina Colada, Blue Shark, or Bushwacker every time they visit, consistency is everything.

A Partnership That Pours Success

James Palmer from Taylor Sales & Service has worked closely with The Hangout for years. But getting Taylor machines into the venue took some convincing.

“They always told me, ‘James, your machines are great… but I don’t think you understand how much volume we do every day.’” – James Palmer

So James made them an offer: put Taylor’s frozen beverage machines to the test and see if they could handle the demand.

They did. And they’ve never looked back.

With 18 machines running at full speed, The Hangout has seen:

Consistent performance, even under relentless demand
Fast, reliable service whenever they need it
A seamless process from installation to daily operation

“Everything we’ve asked for, Taylor has delivered. It’s been effortless.” – Mindy Pate

For The Hangout team, knowing that help is just a call away is just as important as having high-performance equipment.

“Even 45 minutes of downtime can drastically impact sales. But with Taylor, we have backup parts and service ready if needed.” – James Palmer

The Taylor Difference: Built for High-Volume Fun

The Hangout isn’t just serving drinks—it’s creating memories for thousands of people a day. And with Taylor, they’re doing it faster, more efficiently, and with zero stress about their equipment keeping up.

“Being able to serve that many drinks, that many families, making that many people happy at once—it always brings a sense of pride to what we do.” – James Palmer

At The Hangout, the party never stops. And with Taylor frozen beverage machines, the drinks keep flowing—smooth, consistent, and ready for another round.

Ready to bring effortless frozen drink service to your business? Let’s talk.

And be sure to watch our video deep dives with The Hangout Team over on our YouTube channel