Most people only notice hot beverage vending machines when they want something from them, but there is a lot know as a business owner when you're considering having them around to earn some extra money each month.
Here are some things to consider before purchasing a hot beverage vending machine:
1. Do you want to own the vending machine yourself or work with a vendor? You might be able to make more money by buying your own vending machine, but unless you're a mechanic, you're going to need someone to service it when problems arise.
2. Decide what kind of hot beverage machines are you thinking of having. You can purchase coffee vending machines, hot chocolate vending machines or a combination of both, which also sells soup and tea.
3. If you have budgetary concerns, think about purchasing a refurbished or used hot beverage machine.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Work with a vendor or buy your own hot beverage machine
If you decide to work with a vendor, find out what kind of service is available for your hot beverage machines. If you opt to buy your own hot beverage machine, be aware of the problems that may arise and what you'll need to do to remedy the problem.
I recommend: American Vending & Coffee offers a full range of services on a hot chocolate vending machine, a hot coffee machine or a combination of both. Buy your own hot coffee vending machine from
Vencoa Vending Machines. It also has information on its website to help you learn about financing a vending machine.
Buy refurbished coffee and hot chocolate vending machines
If it's too expensive for you to purchase a brand-new hot beverage vending machine, consider buying a refurbished or used one from an authorized dealer. You can great deals by buying a used or refurbished machine and still get a quality product that will please your customers.
I recommend: Buy a refurbished hot beverage machine from
The Vending Depot. It has both hot coffee machines and hot chocolate vending machines available.
UsedVending.com is another great source for a used or refurbished hot beverage machine.
Find hot beverage vending machine repair services to help you when things go wrong
The ability to find have on hand the names and numbers of vending machine repair services can make the difference between you losing money because of having a broken down machine or not. If you're the do-it-yourself type, you're still going to need the name of a company that sells vending machine parts so that you can easily fix your machines if issues arise.
I recommend: Visit
VendingConnection.com to find information on vending machine service professionals and providers across the United States.
A&M Equipment Sales sells parts for your hot beverage vending machines. You can buy new and refurbished machines here as well.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Having a vending machine for your employees in a break room or lunch area as well as for customers is a great way to make extra money for your business, no matter what it is.
- Consider having a hot beverage machine that sells items like hot soups or teas along with hot chocolate and coffee.
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