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3 Ways to Find the Perfect Vending Location

Whether you are new to the vending business or a veteran, you are likely open to suggestions on how to make your business more profitable. Since a huge part of a vending businesses success is the result of the machine’s location, learning where to put your vending machine is crucial. Read below for three tips from Vending.com on how to do just that:

Go where the people are:
As a vending machine owner, you want to find locations to put your vending machines where there is a great deal of foot traffic. Examples of such places include airports, malls or busy offices. It only stands to reason that the more people who walk by your machines each day, the better your sales will be.

Be the focus:
Although it is wise to put your vending machine where there is lots of foot traffic as listed above, you can also find success when placing your machine in a more subdued environment. Your machine will often times become a source of entertainment when people are bored. Great examples of these locations that are less busy yet highly profitable include doctors’ offices, nail salons, car repair centers or barber shops.

Don’t avoid competition:
Some vending machine owners do not want to place their machines near other peoples’ machines. However, that can be a mistake. If you place a well-stocked, attractive vending machine next to a machine that is poorly maintained or rarely stocked, you will end up doing well even with competition present.

By incorporating the three tips listed above and remembering to match the type of vending machine with your clientele, you can ensure you are placing your machine in the most profitable location possible. After all, just as in real estate, location, location, location is the means to success in the vending business.

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Eco-Friendly Customers and Coffee

Coffee Vending MachineVending.com has learned that what makes a cup of coffee delicious might depend on more than just the beans used and the coffee and hot beverage vending machine it’s made in. According to an article by the Los Angeles Times, a research team ran an experiment in which participants were presented two cups of coffee, one that was “eco-friendly” and one that was just a regular cup of coffee. What the participants did not know was that both cups of coffee were made from the same beans and in the same standard coffee maker.

While the phrase “eco-friendly vending machine” might not make all coffee consumers crave more environmentally conscious coffee, participants were also surveyed on various issues before the study and the results showed that the majority of participants that were concerned about the environment preferred the eco-friendly brew. Those same participants were also willing to pay about 25 percent more for a coffee they believed shared their views on the environment.

When it comes to coffee or drink vending machines, you might not need to change your product offering to continue to be successful, but this is a good example of how knowing your customers and what their preferences are can help your vending machines, eco-friendly or otherwise, become even more profitable.

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Vending Machine Industry Confidence Index

Vending MarketWatch recently released a new study of the vending industry, the Vending Operator Confidence Index. The aim of this index is to measure the confidence vending operators have in the industry and assign it a positive or negative value. In their first ever index, Vending Market Watch rated the vending industry confidence level at 136.00. The average is 100 so a reading over that indicates various levels of positive outlooks. 136 puts it at a cautiously optimist outlook for the vending industry.

This index will be conducted monthly and give industry members a view of how the overall industry is doing on a more regular basis. The vending industry usually relies on annual reports or smaller studies and the monthly delivery of this survey will certainly give some unique insights into the industry. Having monthly indexes will most likely cause a few unduly high or low points based on industry trends or developments, but it will hopefully draw attention to those developments as well.

With new developments occurring more and more frequently and new vending machines for sale hitting the market, having a way to keep tab on these technological advances and the overall trend of the industry will be very helpful.

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Luxury Gift Vending Machine

A vending machine in Berlin is offering a range of items that you might not find in your traditional vending machines. The vending machine was launched by German delicatessen Floris Feinkost and features gourmet selections including luxury items such as prepared food and gift packages.

This luxury vending machine has gifts that anyone would want to receive including pint-sized bottles of champagne, pastries, pralines, flavored salts, chocolates and even bottles of wines. These are just a few of the more than 60 products customers can browse through.

The unit has ten levels of display cases that showcase the wares. Vending.com has seen vending operators benefit from improved displays of vending products through updated machines, captivating graphics on the machine, and well-lit and organized product displays. In this particular luxury vending machine, the gift cases look like miniature storefront displays, with products perfectly packaged and displayed.

About Vending.com

Vending.com brings together a multitude of vending expertise through our circle of services. Everything you need to start, grow, or manage your vending business is provided through our easy online access. We provide vending services, financing, vending industry news, technical repair, parts and much more. Vending.com is one of the companies under the Wittern Group umbrella. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting your own vending machine business or expanding your current business, Vending.com offers you a full range of vending machines, financing, location assistance and other services to meet all of your vending needs. As a full-line vending sales company we provide customers nationwide with the right equipment for their client’s location. Our large selection of snack, soda machines, hot beverage, cold and frozen food and other quality vending machines can be configured and customized to fit any size location from small businesses to large factories. Let our network of vending machine companies go to work for you.

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Vending Machine Financing

A concern for many people interested in starting up a vending machine business is the cost of equipment. Vending machines can seem expensive to a newcomer to the vending industry, but with financing plans and the right mindset there are tons of great options available to help you start vending today!

Vending.com offers flexibility for customers to custom-tailor their financing arrangements so that it works best for their type and size of organization. This comes in handy for anyone looking to buy vending machines because each vending machien start-up business is different, and finding the solution that works for you will help ensure your success!

Some of our financing options include flexible repayment arrangements to meet cash flow, specialized programs to increase sales, up to 48 month terms, and a quick credit approval process. Our website also offers tools such as the profit calculator that will help you visualize how easily vending machines pay for themselves between steady profits and financing options.

The easiest way to get started and find out which start-up vending machine business financing option is right for you is to give us a call and speak with one of our specialists. We are here to help you reach your business goals in the vending industry!

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Energy Drink Vending Machine Selections

Energy drinks are a very popular item in convenience stores, vending machines and grocery stores. Vending.com has seen the demand for energy drink vending selections explode over the last few years as more and more brands entered the market.

Currently, the major players in the energy drink game are Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar. While Red Bull claims the largest portion of the market with a 42% share, Monster has experience a lot of growth of the last few years and is now a close second with 37% of the market share. Rockstar rounds out the top three with 11% of the market share. While a distant third from the two industry leaders, Rockstar has more than double the share of remaining brands such as Amp, NOS and Full Throttle, all with 4% or less market share, according to a seven year study by Bevnet.com.

For drink vending machines, these energy-filled beverages have become popular alternatives to traditional caffeinated options such as soda or coffee. While it has caused health and dietary concerns, the largest growth of sales has been due to increased consumption by teens and young adults who are ditching coffee drinks favored by older consumers for energy drinks.

About Vending.com

Vending.com brings together a multitude of vending expertise through our circle of services. Everything you need to start, grow, or manage your vending business is provided through our easy online access. We provide vending services, financing, vending industry news, technical repair, parts and much more. Vending.com is one of the companies under the Wittern Group umbrella. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting your own vending machine business or expanding your current business, Vending.com offers you a full-range of new and used vending machines, financing, location assistance and other services to meet all of your vending needs. As a full-line vending sales company we provide customers nationwide with the right equipment for their client’s location. Our large selection of snack, soda machines, hot beverage, cold and frozen food and other quality vending machines can be configured and customized to fit any size location from small businesses to large factories. Let our network of vending machine companies go to work for you.

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More than Just Snack Vending Machines

Vending.comWhile Vending.com is known for providing some of the best snack machines in the industry, we’re more than a means to serve chips and candies to your consumer base. Whether you serve a small medical facility or are providing nourishment for a full cafeteria of students, we’ve got plenty of food service machines that provide satisfying meals for everyone in your area!

Ready to do more than serve basic snacks and drinks? We’ve got a full network of food service professionals around the nation ready to bring full meals to your establishment. Vending machines are an essential part of any office environment, and today’s vending units have evolved to provide much more than just a quick set of munchies to hold staff members over. Even if your place of business has a basic cafeteria selection, using a full-service food vending machine will allow you to keep both you and your associates fed, even during a late-night work session.

Not only will we proudly supply you with a food vending machine for your workplace, but we’ll make sure it keeps running for years to come! Every office needs a source of quality food, and the vast variety of options available at Vending.com will put more dining options at your fingertips than ever!

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Make Huge Profits on Your Vending Machine Without Paying Upfront

vending.comFrom new technology to classic snacks and drinks, the vending machine business is one of the most exciting and enduring industries around. And while vending machines make a perfect complement to any business owner, we understand that the idea of purchasing one for the very first time can be a financially daunting one. From the initial purchase to restock and maintenance, vending products require their fair share of commitment. However, thanks to Vending.com, you can discover how to start your new vending machine business making money off of your snack machine before you are even done paying it off!

The vending industry is an ever-changing one, which is why our various financing options are among the most flexible around. No matter how you want to start your vending machine business, whether you want to pay all at once or would like to spread out your payments over a span of up to 48 months, all of our financing plans are designed to help you make money while enjoying an exciting, new vending machine business. Want to be completely sure that our products will help you profit big? Our handy profit calculator will allow you to figure out exactly how much you’re going to make based on your plan.

Even when the economy is in flux, vending machines are a reliable source of revenue. Ready to join the business?

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Optimizing Your Vending Machine Business for June

Optimizing Your Vending Machine Business for June

June is one of the busiest months of the entire year, and that goes double of you operate your own vending machine business. Between the start of summer and the plethora of of holidays and special events that are often celebrated, June is a time of year defined by big crowds and even bigger parties. What does this mean to the vending world? You better be ready to have your machine well-stocked at all times, as more people will be using your machines than ever!

If you are still in high school or simply have fond memories of those early times, June is the month to celebrate freedoms from the books. School is typically out towards the end of June, meaning students everywhere are enjoying their free time and ready to buy refreshments from your drink and snack vending machines! Summer makes its official start on June 21st, so it’s important to make sure your vending machine is full of all the drinks, snacks, and treats that consumers love to enjoy during sunny days. International Picnic Day also falls this month, making it a great opportunity for you to buy vending machines that provide a variety of picnic essentials.

We here at Vending.com wish you a sunny and prosperous summer, whether you’re stocking up your vending machine or just enjoying some well-deserved time at the beach!

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Act Fast for Free Water!

Few things go together like bottled water and vending machines. Almost any drink vending machine on the street has a supply of fresh water, and earth’s natural beverage is a healthy, universally-loved refreshment. If you are looking to get your own vending business moving and supply fresh water to all of your clientele, our current promotion makes it easier than ever!

Thanks to our exciting bottled water offer, you can receive 18 free cases of 20 oz. water bottles with the purchase of a drink or combo vending machine. Not only will you gain one of the best products in the business by obtaining a GF19 CB300 Satellite, you will be treated to roughly $500 worth of free water! The profits will be coming in instantly thanks to the generous supply of extra product we are proudly providing. Whether you are looking to make your first foray into the vending industry or want to add to your growing suite of machines, this limited-time offer can help your business tremendously.

Click here to learn more about this special opportunity to save on one of our very best machines. Everyone needs a fresh bottle of water, and our promotion gives you a free head start on the products your customers love most!

About Vending.com

Vending.com brings together a multitude of vending expertise through our circle of services. Everything you need to start, grow, or manage your vending business is provided through our easy online access. We provide vending services, financing, vending industry news, technical repair, parts and much more. Vending.com is one of the companies under the Wittern Group umbrella. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting your own vending machine business or expanding your current business, Vending.com offers you a full-range of vending machines, financing, location assistance and other services to meet all of your vending needs. As a full-line vending sales company we provide customers nationwide with the right equipment for their client’s location. Our large selection of snack, soda machines, hot beverage, cold and frozen food and other quality vending machines can be configured and customized to fit any size location from small businesses to large factories. Let our network of vending machine companies go to work for you.