A showcase makeover is marking out the Manly Gelatissimo kiosk which is now sporting 52 trays of gelato in its curved display cabinet instead of the customary 32 flavours on show in traditional shopfront layouts.

The Manly kiosk has the challenge of foot traffic approaching from two different directions on two sides of the outlet. A display cabinet with a curved design combined with new cabinet technology was the solution.

Joint Gelatissimo CEO Domenico Lopresti said "We know that the customers are happy with the refubishment as we have already seen an impact on sales movement.

"Results since the refurbishment indicate a projected sales increase of between 15 and 30 percent, which has exceeded our expectations.

"The refurbishment has taken a lot of time, thought and money to get a look that measured up to Gelatissimo's exacting standards and to meet the strict site specifications of Manly Wharf."

Because of the harbourside location the kiosk also requires protection from the elements; a long lease also means the standard of finish needed to stand the test of time.