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Is vending profitable?
According to the 2004 Vending Times Census of the Industry, people in the U.S. deposited over 44 billion dollars into vending machines in 2004. Of that total over $22 Billion was packaged cold beverages and $9 Billion was snacks, confections and pastries. This trend has been increasing and only promises to grow.
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Who operates vending machines?
One of the most common misconceptions people interested in the vending business is that you are competing against the big players in the business. In fact family owned vending businesses with no additional employees, operate about one third of the vending equipment. The downsizing of corporate America and the increase in small businesses over the last 10 years has built a growing customer base and enabled smaller family owned operations to be very profitable.
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What type of vending machines should I purchase?
The two largest categories locations typically need are snacks and drinks. The vending equipment you purchase should be a result of surveying the locations needs. Ask questions. Does the location have soda or snack? How many employees or customers does the location service every day? What is the width of the doors in the location and can I get the equipment the location needs through them? Does the location have stairs? All these questions will help you determine the equipment a location needs. If you are not sure let us help you. Contact Us today for a free profit analysis and location survey. Let us help you determine the size of equipment you need.
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Where do I get the products to go in my vending machines?
Did you know that wholesale clubs stock a good variety of products for vending? Other sources for products are your local grocery stores and discount centers. They usually have specials on drink products that are hard to beat. For a complete line up of products there are foodservice distributors that carry an extensive selection of national brands at competitive prices.
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What if my vending machines need repair?
Most vending related issues can be resolved by the operator over the phone. Help is only a phone call away. Call 1-800-833-4411 to receive FREE technical support. If the problem requires major service, we can dispatch a technician from our network of primary and secondary service centers to assist you.
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What do you do when your vending machine is out of service?
No one wants a vending machine that has an “Out of Service” sign on it. At Vending.com you have a 24 hour parts department at your finger tips. We realize your time is valuable and sometimes it isn’t easy to order parts during working hours, but now you can place your vending machine parts order online through Vending.com. Just click on our “Parts & Service” link on our home page.
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Need to improve your vending cash flow?
Why not let your vending machine pay for itself. Vending.com introduces you to finance experts that create unique payment programs for your vending needs. Do you have locations that are seasonal? Vending.com has access to financial groups that can help structure easy payment plans for you to cash flow your vending business.
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Are you looking for information about the vending industry?
Vending.com has access to a number of intuitive vending articles. See what works for other vendor operators by clicking on our home page, Vending Industry News. You will see the latest edition of the Independent Vendor Associate Magazine, as well as upcoming schedules of vending seminars and trade shows.
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What are some new ideas in securing a vending location?
Vending.com introduces our customers to companies that have national recitation like GMC, Ford, John Deere, Harley Davidson and many more. Vending.com gives access to licensing programs that allow vending machines to be customized in the locations brand name. All you need to do is visit http://marketcenter.vending.com.
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Looking to make additional revenues from your vending business?
Vending.com helps you get in contact with service opportunities. Vendnet is a global vending parts and service company that is looking to grow its network of vending service providers. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please visit our home page, www.vending.com and click on Parts & Service.
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Looking to upgrade your vending machine fleet?
Vending.com has a range of possibilities. Our selection of representatives of vending machine supplier provides our customer with the largest selection of vending machine equipment. You can find a selection of full line vending equipment, from snack machines, can and bottle machines, coffee machines, cold food machines to frozen machines. Don’t forget we also display discounted vending equipment. Just visit our home page, www.vending.com.
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Is Vending the first form of outsourcing your company needs?
If you are a company that needs to find a vending machine operator, all you need to do is visit http://nationalvending.vending.com. With National Vending you will be in good hands. Let them worry about finding a quality vending machine operator that best suits your needs. Your primary business should be your #1 priority not your vending machine. National Vending makes it hassle free. If you would like to call for more details call 1-866-836-3464.
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Need Coffee for your vending machine?
For the best vending machine coffee you can get, call Specialty Foods at 1-800-833-4411 or e-mail Contact Us. Specialty Foods has one of the largest selection of products that are approved for vending machine manufacturers. Specialty Foods has shipped their unique blend products all over the globe. Get the fresh dark aroma smell back in your coffee machine!
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Have you ever thought of vending anything other than food?
Vending machines are not just for the food industry. There are many different applications that you may see in a vending machine. One idea that has worked is controlled dispensing of tools. Manufacturers have used vending tool cribs to control their supply management. If you would like to learn more please fill out the contact form at Contact Us.
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Are there any services to refurbish vending machines?
Vendnet has one of the largest facilities to refurbish your vending machines. They have been refurbishing vending machines for over 50 years. They rework all types of vending machines from snack machines, soda machines, cold food machines, coffee machines and much more. If you would be interested in learning more about Vendnet’s refurbishing capabilities call 1-800-833-4411
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Need some help fixing your coin mechs or validators?
Let Vendnet help you with the maintenance of your coin mechs and validators. When your machine is down for a day it costs you money. At Vendnet we offer our “Advance Replacements Program”, this allows you to keep your vending machine up and running while we repair your coin mechs and validators. Call for more details at 1-800-833-4411 or visit www.vendnetusa.com.
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Do you have vending locations that are seasonal?
Not every business is open all year long, so why should a vending machine operator finance their vending machine all year long? Inland Finance understands the vending industry; they work closely with the vending operator in making sure their investment capital in vending machines cash flows all year long. If you would like to learn more about how Inland can help your business please visit https://www.financingvending.com/Home/ or contact Andy Bream at Contact Us.
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Why is it important to keep your vending machine clean?
A good vending operator knows that when their vending machines look clean and organized, their sales volume increases. When was the last time you went to a restaurant and sat down at a table that was dirty? How often did you return to that restaurant? It is a simple logic when it comes to food presentation. Food that is delivered to the consumer from clean vending machines will catch the eyes and tempt the taste buds.
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Is your vending machine Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved?
The Americans with Disabilities Act has stringent regulations when it comes to the design of a building, an ATM, and even vending machines. Not every vending machine meets these requirements. This could play a factor in receiving government bids. Make sure that your vending machines have met these requirements, it will pay off when you bid for government offerings. If you want to learn more about what types of vending machines meet these requirements please Contact Us.
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Do you think that vending machines are really the problem when it comes to obesity?
Vending machines are seen in hundreds of different countries other than the United States. Did you know that for the Japanese, the ratio between people in Japan to every vending machine is 18 people to every one vending machine? Today in the United States that ratio is 250 people to one vending machine. If vending machines are the reason for obesity, then wouldn’t you logically think that Japan would have a higher obesity ratio than the United States? It is not the vending machine that causes obesity; it has to do with proper nutritional food and exercise.
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Are fuel costs becoming a factor to the vending industry?
All you have to do is look at the price of the products. Kraft, Masterfoods, Coke and Pepsi have sited increased prices due to the fact that energy costs are increasing. Logistically speaking, vending machine operators have a challenge to study their routes efficiencies as well. Technology systems in the vending industry have been around for the past decade. These systems help vending operators manage their routes more efficiently. This provides better margins for the operator and provides quality service to the location.
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