Start a Vending Machine Business

1. 1

   Learn the location math

   A machine in a 100-person warehouse breakroom prints money; the same machine in a quiet lobby loses it. Foot traffic and dwell time are the whole business.

2. 2

   Pitch locations before buying

   Approach five high-traffic spots (warehouses, gyms, apartment complexes, auto shops) and get a yes first. Buying the machine before the location is the classic mistake.

3. 3

   Sign a simple placement agreement

   A one-page contract offering the location 10 to 25 percent commission or free placement. Property managers say yes to easy.

4. 4

   Buy refurbished with card readers

   A refurbished snack or combo machine runs $1,500 to $3,000. Add a Nayax or similar card reader; cashless doubles sales in most locations.

5. 5

   Stock from wholesale and track velocity

   Fill from Sam's Club or Costco, then let the card reader's sales data tell you what to restock and what to drop.

6. 6

   Build the route one machine at a time

   Reinvest profits into the next placement. Ten good locations serviced weekly is a real income on a few hours of work.

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