Food and beverage vending machines are not just for offices any more. It seems no matter where you go, you are bound to run into a food vending machine or a beverage vending machine. It is no wonder so many people are taking advantage of this opportunity to start their own lucrative business.
Vending machine suppliers are able to work out of their homes, set their own hours and not have the overhead associated with a traditional store or office. Learn how to be your own boss with this exciting venture. Just remember these tips as you move forward:
1. Find a vending machine distributor with a unique product line.
2. Vending machines no longer mean a choice between just Coke and Pepsi.
3. Find locations that don't already have many vending machines to increase sales.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Become a vending machine supplier that offers a variety of products
By providing more choices, you are able to reach more clients. Additionally, if you have more than one type of vending machine at a location, you can refill and maintain multiple machines on one stop. This means more income with fewer miles on your vehicle.
I recommend: SuperPro Vending Group gives you the opportunity to sell gum or breath mints.
Multivend, LLC offers opportunities with candy vending machines. Get a free information kit from
Energy Vending Business to learn more about their buzz bites chocolate energy chews.
Find a reputable vending machine wholesaler for your vending machine supplies
Shop around for a vending machine wholesaler who can meet all your supply needs from machines to products and help with location scouting. The fewer companies you have to deal with, the less hassles you will have down the road.
I recommend: Candymachines.com can get you set up to start your business and can continue to supply the products to keep your vending machines full. The initial start-up fee also includes a free consultation with their locator service. Request a catalog of products and services offered by
Eagle Vend Supply East.
Take over the routes of successful vending suppliers for an easy transition
If the thought of finding a location seems daunting, you can take over a route with a proven success record and watch the money roll in. There are people looking to make a career change, retire or relocate who are willing to sell the route they have built. The risk is lower if you know a route has a lucrative history.
I recommend: Find a route in your area on
VendingConnection.com. Check out the business routes for sale on
BusinessMart.com. You can also sign up for their
free buyer membership and let them help you find the right opportunity in your area.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Find local vending machine distributors in your area to save on shipping costs.
- Stick with smaller machines if the idea of physically moving large food and beverage vending machines seems overwhelming.
The official source of Distributors of Food and Beverage Vending Machines is
the Distributors of Food and Beverage Vending Machines page at Business.com
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