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Myths about buying or operating a vending route. Based on the many many questions I get: - They are not passive. Such crap. BUT you can make an extra $300-$400 a month (net) with 1 machine and 2 hours a week - Great routes RARELY come available for sale. Most are made up of a few really good locations and 90% not good locations - Anyone can start, most won't make it more than 12 months and will sell. - It's not as easy as just buying some old machine and slapping a credit card reader on it. Many old machines don't accept CC readers and need a new board installed. Don't fall for this trap - Having less than 5 machines is harder than having 10 machines. Especially if you have a few locations that are crushing it. Nearly the same amount of time each week, a lot more revenue. - You don't need to buy from the huge suppliers until you're selling more than 1,500 snacks a week. That's a lot. Sams club is by far the cheapest. - You can't hold backstock. This is a pain in the ass but you get used to it. Many items expire faster than you realize. Running really lean on inventory is a skill learned. - Not all machines are treated equal. There are WAY better quality out there. - Combo machines are not always the right option. (serves food and drinks). If you have a high volume location you want to separate them out, you'll 1.5x revenue. Just some answers to questions I get on the regular. I'm writing more about vending here: https://bit.ly/40SOav8

Let me humble brag for a second. I now go to each location I pitch to with the determination of, "I'm getting a conversation going. A no is fine, but only after they know what they're saying no to. I'm not just any old vending machine, or any old service." So today, I went to a location, and the first words I hear are, "we are happy with our guy, they fill us up." And I was like, "totally understand, and maybe they're the best out there. But would you be against exploring the different choices we have, seeing if one might be a better fit for your employees?" Boom. She went from "just give me your card" to "and these guys don't put what we ask of them, they don't give refunds, they sell the small bag of chips for 1.75, they don't have food" etc etc. By the way, I don't just advertise my vending. I advertise micromarkets, pantries, smart coolers, office coffee services, etc. All of which are things that the team at Naturals2Go Healthy Vending have helped me with.

Seen our Micro Markets online but unsure of exactly how they work? Then this article is for you. 📝 Understand what a Micro Market is, the unique characteristics that set it apart from traditional vending, and which solution you should choose if you're looking to drive staff satisfaction through refreshments on site. ⤵️ https://loom.ly/SWYNvZM #MicroMarkets #Business #FacilitiesManagement

If there's one thing to alter an outdated perception of vending, it's "digital vending", widely available across the vast majority of equipment in 2024. Read our latest blog post to learn more about what digital vending is, and how it can benefit both the user and your wider business. From personalising your morning coffee to helping to deliver the reliable vending service your business signed up for, digital vending is very much smart vending! https://loom.ly/fgVNgRE #DigitalVending #SmartVending #Vending #VendingService #EmployeeBenefits #CoffeeBreak

Have you wondered what the difference is between Fully Managed and Self Managed Vending? ❓ Don't worry - Westways Vending Ltd have got all of the answers for you. We've put together a helpful blog post on our website to help. We've answered all of the questions you might have, and which hopefully will help you decide which service is best for you and your business. #Westwaysvending #vendingmachines #vendingservices #fullymanagedvending #coffeemachines

Had a great time with the planning, promotion, and moderation of the VeeFriends Vending 101 virtual panel today. On the panel, 6 experienced and successful VeeFriends Vendors shared their success stories and advice to any potential VeeFriends Vendors considering taking the leap. VeeFriends Vending is a part of our business at VeeFriends that allows any entrepreneur or business owner to be able to participate in and profit off the growth of the VeeFriends brand. When you become a VeeFriends Vendor, you purchase the machine and the toy capsules which come inside of it, which are called VeeFriends Minis. These Minis are 1 inch collectible toys that are squishy, and function as pencil toppers. There are select characters available for limited periods of times, and different rarities to collect, all for $0.50 per toy. More info on the Minis here https://lnkd.in/egVfs_XF Vendors are seeing significant results in driving additional revenue for their stores, as well as foot traffic. As the VeeFriends brand grows and becomes more desirable, so do the Minis within the machines. VeeFriends Vending is currently in 45 of the 50 US states and expanding every day. Anyone interested can visit https://lnkd.in/e2UaAfHC or contact Chase Hunter directly for more info. #veefriends #veefriendsvending #veefriendsminis #vendingmachine

Want to secure the best locations for vending machines? and want to start a profitable vending machine business? This article comes in handy irrespective of what product you want to sell through your vending machine business. Buying a vending machine can be a very profitable business for others. This business has very low investment, from as little as $150 to $400+ per machine plus inventory. If placed in a great location and you are offering popular snacks and drinks, you will eventually make a huge profit from your vending machine. In addition, you can offer individuals those treats and beverages that they require to sustain themselves during the day. A complete win-win! https://lnkd.in/d4EUpkww

Ever had a vending machine glitch when you needed a quick snack? 🍫 National vending services prioritize maintenance to ensure seamless operation, preventing those frustrating moments. Vending Group offers comprehensive support for all locations, keeping your machines running smoothly and your customers happy. Discover the benefits of top-notch maintenance in our latest blog post. Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02KTRym0 #vendinggroup #vendingsolutions #nationalvendingservices #vendingmaintenance

Tell me something can't be done, and I'll prove to you it can. At the end of last year, our vending broker fired us and I was devastated (This is not a slap at them. They are an incredible company with the best people on their team and only have so much time to focus on pioneering a brand). Since we are the first and best BFY alternative to the conventional brand, and more expensive, operators have struggled with bringing us in when they have limited space available and the conventional brand sells. I get it but I also know what trending data is showing us. Last week I received a DM on LinkedIn from a vending operator asking me where he could buy our product. I responded with distribution options and asked him if he would be willing to chat further about his business and how we might fill a gap for them. He agreed and we met on Monday afternoon. A few weeks ago, one of his micro-market customers called him looking for BFY alternatives. The customer is offering free snacks to their employees but didn't want junk food to be offered, so he started researching brands that met his customer's needs. He heard about us through LinkedIn!! Then, he researched our company, and we had a more formal conversation where I was able to provide him the full brand presentation. We are still working through logistics but he's willing to put us in all (60) of his micro-markets and potentially add our new single serve Crinkle Cut chips in all (500) of his vending machines! This is what happens when you're stubborn like me and KNOW our product is going to succeed in all channels of business!! If you're a vending operator and need better-for-you snacks or snacks that taste better, let's talk! #vending #bfysnacks

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