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Vending.com - Financing-Options
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Financing Options

The biggest challenge to investing in vending machines is capital, but it does not have to be.

Vending machines are the proverbial cash-cows that individuals and businesses can earn a constant source of additional income from. But for some, the cost of buying one can delay the decision to invest in other vending machines and vending technology. So how do you invest in a vending machine? Leading vending machine manufacturer, Vending.com, a Wittern Group company, has a history of solving this challenge for interested investors.

For more than 50 years, they have put the power to invest in vending machines in the hands of interested investors both big and small. With financing features like:
• Flexible repayment arrangements to meet cash flow
• Specialized programs to increase sales
• Up to 48-month terms
• Quick credit approval process

buying a vending machine can be easier than buying snacks from one.

Why invest in vending machines in the first place?

An auxiliary source of income never bites. People have always looked at hedging the risks in their income by creating sources that make money for them when they are busy. Vending machines can do just that for you. Like the legendary Warren Buffet would say, this would be the way to make money while you are sleeping.

But it is not just that. Vending machines at establishments like gyms and salons can bring great convenience for your customers and visitors who no longer have to haul bags of water, beverages and health snacks. This can improve customer loyalty and bring recurring footfall that increases your main business. Yes, it is true that vending machines not only help you make money by selling merchandise, but also helping you improve your customer retention. Afterall, happy customers have no reason to try your competition if you make their life easy.

For hospitals, educational institutions and community spaces, vending machines solve a different set of problems. Apart from giving accessibility to people in need of essentials, they help us all focus on our real reason for being in these places.

How to address the financing problem for your vending machine investments?

Now that we have clearly seen that individuals and businesses alike can benefit from buying and installing vending machines, the next inevitable problem is how to invest in a vending machine in regards to the capital requirement. While individuals and small businesses can get a tangible increase in income from vending machines, the availability of capital makes it difficult for them to invest. It might make it less attractive to dip into your reserves or vacation savings, even if one knows that there will be guaranteed returns in the long run.

The story is the same for small businesses when it comes to choosing between paying the bills versus investing in vending machines. The problem is not small for large establishments either. At the end of the day, removing valuable cash or capital from operations is likely to have impact on operations. This is where vending machine financing options like the ones Vending.com provide make it attractive for anybody who might be interested.

Financing is not just for making that first step into the vending world. It can help achieve scalable growth by acquiring more machines to amplify your success.

So what does Vending.com offer as financing options?

Vending.com provides a variety of plans ranging from 6 to 48 months. Each one of them come with attractive APR rates. Consultants engage with buyers to identify the best plan that suits investment appetite and repayment capacity.

What is more interesting is that the financing options are available for not just the machines but for the parts as well. What does that mean for the average buyer? The technology behind vending machines is growing in leaps and bounds. From contactless transactions, to UV sanitization and intuitive back-end web-based device management, there are a lot of ways to monetize your machines. This means that customers can continue to upgrade their machines with the necessary components that can help them generate more revenue. As Vending.com’s financing plans are extended to the parts, making that decision to invest in technology that gives you more revenue becomes a no-brainer.

How can one apply for financing from Vending.com in order to invest in a vending machine?

Vending.com realizes that having such attractive financing options can only be beneficial if interested investors can easily apply for and obtain financing. That is why they have made the application simple and straight forward. One could try the online application form in this link or download the physical application.

Even the estimation of profit before you make the purchase decision is child’s play with this tool that helps you calculate your returns.

Vending.com’s financing plans, combined with the ease of application for finance and the attractive returns on investment, are very good reasons to make that foray into the vending business. A financing specialist will assist you all the way through this secure process.

You can ask for help on this page here, or call 1-855-929-1042.

Disclaimer: Financing is only available with approved credit. (WAC)

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89 Years of Vending Experience

Our parent company, The Wittern Group, recently celebrated 89 years in the vending industry. Through this time, we have served customers far and wide and manufactured a countless number of vending machines. We are proud of the progress and innovations we have made thus far, but are anxious to see how our company will grow in the next 89 years. 

As a manufacturing company, we design and engineer products to last many years. Our machines are easy to maintain and have a high level of durability that is backed by an extensive quality control process. We want our customers and our products to be successful and competitive in the vending industry. 

At Vending.com, we provide a number of snack, drink and retail vending equipment to help your business grow. These machines include our Express Combo Vending Machine, MarketOne Snack Vending Machines and Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine. Each machine is manufactured with the customer and operator in mind in order to create a long-lasting presence in the vending industry. Additionally, our vending machines are easy to operate and easy for your customers to use.

Our vending equipment is proudly manufactured in Clive, Iowa in the United States. We offer an extensive line of the finest qualify and competitively priced vending machines created with American ideals, including entrepreneurship and innovation. We are proud of the line of work and quality of equipment when manufacture.

Vending.com and The Wittern Group have accomplished a lot in the past 89 years and we do not plan on slowing down anytime soon. To find out more about Vending.com and our quality machines, call us at 1-800-548-1982.

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Introducing the New MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. This could be by staying up to date with the latest payment acceptance software or by purchasing the best machines. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. Previously we introduced the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine. Now, let’s dive into the MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine is the perfect vending machine for any high-traffic location. It offers up to 60 selections of refrigerated food and cold beverage products with various package sizes and form factors including boxes, cans and bottles, for your customers to choose from. Additionally, the MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending features a large merchandising window to provide for maximum product visibility.

While the MarketOne 3W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines has a smaller footprint, it still packs a punch with a sleek style and design. Consumers have the ability to choose from up to 36 refrigerated food and cold beverage options. It has the capability of vending a range of products of various package sizes and form factors, all from one machine.

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite card reader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. This could be by staying up to date with the latest payment acceptance software or by purchasing the best machines. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. The first two we will introduce are the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine is the perfect vending machine for any high-traffic location. It offers up to 60 selections of refrigerated food, snacks and cold beverages with various package sizes and form factors including boxes, cans and bottles, for your customers to choose from. Additionally, the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending features a large merchandising window to provide for maximum product visibility.

While the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines has a smaller footprint, it still packs a punch with a sleek style and design. Consumers have the ability to choose from up to 36 refrigerated food and cold beverage options. It has the capability of vending a range of products of various package sizes and form factors, all from one machine.

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite cardreader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

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Our ‘Game-Changer’

As it’s now the middle of the football season and the crisp feeling of fall is in the air we’re going to take some liberty and let you in on a special play that can make all the difference in the vending game. Similar to the “Philly Special” or a well disguised safety blitz, Vending.com’s flexible financing program can turn the momentum in your business and give you a huge boost moving ahead. At Vending.com we do not require you to pay cash for your equipment. We offer flexible financing options designed to fit the new vendor and the growing vendor. Apply today!

Our financing program means that your machine can pay for itself. You can pay off your new vending machine from the profits of just a few sales per day. It’s okay if you don’t have the money to pay for the machine now, when you qualify for our financing program you can pay off the machine in manageable monthly chunks while the machine is already in use helping you earn money. It is important to Vending.com that as many people as possible have the opportunity to own and operate a vending machine. If you’re new to vending don’t worry because our vending coaches are available to walk you through the process of starting your vending business. The Vending.com team can help answer any questions you have, whether it’s about financing, products for your machine or a location for you machine.

This fall is a great time to check out our financing program. Currently, we are proud to offer $0 Down and no payments for 60 days in addition to $0 interest financing for 12 months! 

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Making Vending Easy

Vending.com prides itself taking care of our customers. Vending.com is backed with over 80 years of manufacturing experience.  By purchasing our brand new equipment we want you to feel that you are in good hands. We are here to answer any questions you have and to share our advice. We serve many different types of customers. Vending.com assists those looking to buy their first machine for their business, so they can keep all the profits. Others are looking for a vending service with new machines equipped with card readers for their employees and customers’ convenience. We also serve many people looking to jump-start their own vending business. Whatever your needs, we are your Vending Coaches! 

We not only coach you over the phone but we provide our white glove delivery service to save our customers the stress of moving their machines into their locations. We will unload your machine off the truck and bring it inside your location. We will unwrap your machine and take it off the wooden shipping skids. In summary, we will deliver your brand new, pristine vending machine right to the exact spot you want in your location.

Not only will you have the white glove delivery service, free coaching through the life of your machine, but you will also have lifetime technical support. We have over 350 service centers in the U.S. ready to help you. We hope you see that it is our priority to value and take care of all our customers. Call us today at 1-855-981-9367 to see how we can help you will ALL your vending needs!

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Teaching Hard Work to the Next Generation

What was your first job? What was it like? How did it impact your view of work? An important part of growing up is learning how to work hard. We all wish earning money was easy but that’s just not reality. Vending is a great way to teach hard work and responsibility to your family. It doesn’t take extensive education to service a vending machine, teens are very capable of helping a family vending business. Teaching hard work to kids when they’re young can set them up for a successful future.

Vending is simple to get into and can be very profitable for you and your family. However, there are no shortcuts and putting in work is necessary. There are many family-run vending businesses across the country, where families work together to service their machines and reap the rewards. Vending.com equipment offer great profitability but they take time and energy to remain full with product. Not only does it take time to refill machines with product it takes research and intentionality to know what to sell in your machines. Machines poorly maintained show negatively on your business and if it’s a family business, possibly on your family too. Vending is a great opportunity to teach young people the value and importance of responsibility.

While vending is work, the profits make it all worth it. As a vendor there’s nothing like taking a thick wad of cash out of the bill box and seeing the fruits of your labor. Working is hard, but it’s important and has its rewards. Seeing and experiencing the rewards of hard work is great motivation to continue working hard. The money you earn will mean much more to you and used more responsibly than money that was just given to you. 

Vending.com is here to help you before you begin vending as a family and throughout the life of your machines as well. We want you to have the best experience vending. We are available to honestly answer any questions you have about the industry or our equipment. Give us a call today at 1-855-365-0906.

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Where to Place a Vending Machine?

Location, Location, Location! You have likely heard about it in the real estate market but the phase also applies to the vending business. The location of your vending machines helps determine who is likely to use the machines and therefore what items you should sell in your machines. Determining where to put a vending machine is an important first step in a successful vending business.

It is helpful to think of a location that will benefit the most from your vending services. Where is a place where people gather often? It could be a place where people are forced to gather, like a large place of employment or a school. Maybe it’s a place people want to gather like a mall or entertainment center. Are there places around that have no food options easily available? Society never slows down and more and more people are eating on the go. Small businesses like auto shops, hair salons and laundromats are a few possible locations when it comes to the question of where to put a vending machine. Asking local businesses how your vending business can be of service to them is a good way to find out new locations for your machines. However, be aware that even though a location may be excited to have your vending machines, that place may not be profitable for you in the long run.

The location of your vending machines helps determine what items to provide to your customers.  If your vending machine is at a location where people will spend consecutive hours, larger items like frozen meals or sandwiches could benefit the people there. If the machine is at a fitness center, cold, healthy, thirst quenching beverages or high protein snacks may be in high demand.

No matter where you put a vending machine, quality customer service is the key. At Vending.com we believe that when we take care of the customer we take care of ourselves. We provide great financing options and reliable technical support. Our machines are manufactured in the USA with quality materials. Please contact us if there is any assistance your vending business needs. We hope you have a profitable 2019!

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Vending Machines Are Sources Of Revenue For Schools

Vending machines raise money for schools and are a great source of additional revenue for school districts. Through the use of a vending machine, schools can fund projects and initiatives their current budgets do not account for.

By utilizing a vending machine from Vending.com, schools can have ultimate flexibility in their selection of product to offer their staff and students. This varies from vending machines supplied direct from consumer brands, as in most cases you are limited to that brand’s offerings. Making upwards of $200 daily on a vending machine in a high traffic location is obtainable with the right product selection.

Including a vending machine in your school will not only benefit the school’s revenue but also the quality of life for both students and staff.  Time spent in between classes is short and usually rushed. A hungry student may be low on energy and not be able to retain information.

By adding a vending machine to high-traffic hallways or wings of your building, you will be able to quickly offer students the nourishment they need, while simultaneously collecting additional revenue from the vending machine and raising money for the school district.

Consider adding a Combo Vending Machine in a faculty break room or in the lunchroom. Have a look at the Trimline II Combo Vending Machine below.

Vending Machines Are Sources Of Revenue For Schools

You can vend both snacks and drinks using the Trimline II. This allows for ultimate selection capability. Offer up to 9 drink selections & 20 snack selections with a combo vending machine.

Is your district making the most out of vending options? We can help. Contact Vending.com today –  our experts are standing by to help with any questions.

Until next time,

Vending.com

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Are You Back-to-School Ready?

School is in session! Well, almost. As an educational institution, you need to be prepared for the return of students after summer break. Here are some things to make sure you’re on top of before students return for the start of the semester:

The Welcome-Back Letter

The back-to-school letter is a must of many teachers, school principals and institutional leaders. The letter provides much-needed details for students and parents to help pre-empt any back-to-school jitters along with information such as the time the student should plan to arrive at school on the first day, where the student should go once they arrive, and any information about upcoming orientations. This is also an excellent way to introduce students to any new administration or changes in policy.

Visit with Faculty/Staff Members

Though it’s important to prepare incoming students and parents for the semester, it is equally important to make sure your staff is prepared as well. A faculty meeting before the start of the school year encourages excellent communication among faculty which is essential to a well-running school.

Along with excellent communication among the faculty, it’s also important for your staff to be well-equipped with the right tools which brings us to our next points.

Fixed Seating Arrangements

While there may be no right or wrong seating arrangement, there are certainly differences in how students interact with and are influenced by the set-up of a classroom. You can utilize fixed seating to maximize your use of space, deliver visual room uniformity or create collaborative team-based spaces. The use of fixed seating helps to create innovative learning spaces that encourage your students to succeed and reach their full potential.

Textbooks

A textbook is essentially a guide to facilitate the teaching and learning of the curriculum in a particular subject for both teachers and students alike. Textbooks play a fundamental role in supplementing any teachers knowledge deficits so having the most updated, accurate textbooks is a must for any educational institution.

Vending Machines

Do you have affordable vending machines conveniently spaced out along your school halls, yet? Vending machines allow students, teachers and other faculty to get the snacks and refreshments they crave, whenever they crave them. Provide your students and faculty with the energy they need to both learn and teach effectively. In this day and age, vending doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Healthier vending machines are becoming more and more popular, especially in educational institutions. Vending.com offers a wide array of snack vending machines, drink vending machines and combination vending machines that accept credit cards and cash alike, making small purchases easy.

Are you prepared for the upcoming school year? We can help. Contact Vending.com today –  our experts are standing by to help with any questions.

Until next time,

Vending.com

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Did you see the Ebonite Pro-Shop at the International Bowl Expo?

Late June, the team at Fawn Vending /  Vending.com set up shop at the BPAA International Bowl Expo and had the pleasure of showcasing some of our newest machines. The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Inc.’s yearly expo features innovative products and supplies while also holding seminars on topics relevant to the industry.

Offering Factory Direct vending equipment for snack, drink and Pro Shop Supplies, Vending.com was pleased to feature the new-for-2018 ‘Round the Clock Ebonite Pro Shop bowling accessory vendor, demonstrating its versatility, profitability and merchandising capabilities for bowling center operators.

International Bowl Expo

Available exclusively from Fawn Vendors / Vending.com, one of the nation’s leaders in vending machine manufacturing and merchandising, the Ebonite Pro Shop was specifically designed to accommodate bowlers’ needs and provide pro shops with the absolute best impulse-purchase profit-making opportunity in the industry today.

 

The ‘Round the Clock Ebonite Pro Shop features 24/7 accessibility and is fitted with proven, high-demand Ebonite products packaged for the all-important impulse purchase environment – an absolute must for vending success.  A Free Ebonite Product Starter Kit with a retail value in excess of $700 is included with the machine to help shop operators start selling from day-one. Ebonite is a fast growing leader in the bowling accessories and products industry.

Equipped with standard cash acceptors and credit/debit reader, bowlers can easily purchase products with their currency at hand.

Securing one of these merchandisers couldn’t be easier with one of Fawn Vendors factory financing plans and new owners will appreciate the rugged dependability of this vendor backed by a full warranty. Fawn has been serving the bowling industry since 1931 and is ready to help with any automated merchandising needs including a full line of vendors for snacks and drinks, refrigerated food and frozen dessert products to supplement your current counter sales.

International Bowl Expo

The MarketOne Snack Merchandiser was another vending star at the 2018 International Bowl Expo, featuring all the latest in merchandising and payment system technology. The machine offers a whopping 40 selections of chips, candy, gum, mints and pastries and comes with adjustable flex trays that can fit many shapes of products. Featuring a PayRange® mobile payment system, a 10.1” touch screen, an iVend® money back delivery sensor system, class leading energy saving specs and full sales and accounting features – this vending machine is a no brainer. On top of all that, this vending machine is fully ADA compliant.

And of course, who wouldn’t love those quirky bowling theme graphics?

Contact Fawn Vendors today at 1-800-548-1982 or email info@vending.com for information on the ‘Round the Clock Ebonite Pro Shop or any vending merchandising needs. 

Until next time,

Vending.com