{"id":24061,"date":"2023-11-11T09:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T09:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=start-a-business&#038;p=24061"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:20:25","slug":"vending-machine-business","status":"publish","type":"start-a-business","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/vending-machine-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Vending machine business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24061\" class=\"elementor elementor-24061\" data-elementor-post-type=\"start-a-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e81b8a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e81b8a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cb3fe2\" data-id=\"7cb3fe2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a91fd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a91fd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vending machines are the stores that never close. Open 24\/7 for the sale of food, drinks, candy, toys, and more, they\u2019re a fast and convenient way to buy the things we need. They\u2019re also profitable, low maintenance and suitable for investors seeking passive income or a part-time or full-time business venture.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re new to the world of vending machines, how do you start your own vending machine business? What kind of equipment do you need, what do you sell, where do you sell, and what does it all cost? Read on to discover all you need to know about starting your vending machine business and where to get the funds to get it off the ground.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c756e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b4c756e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e8f77f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e8f77f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d73d42\" data-id=\"3d73d42\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e42e45 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e42e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a vending machine business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4488d answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a4488d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vending machines are standalone cash or card-operated devices that sell a wide range of products to consumers. A vending machine business is an organization that manages one or more of these machines \u2013 usually as the equipment owner, but sometimes as a franchisee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vending machines can be found in many different locations, from airports and strip malls to colleges and theme parks. Dispensing candy, sodas, snacks, healthy foods, tech equipment, beauty products and more, these machines can provide a low-cost entry point to a lucrative business opportunity. The US vending machine market was worth more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/north-america-retail-vending-machine-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15billion in 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/vending-machine-statistics-2023-linkitsoft-it-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100million people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> buy from vending machines every single day.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vending machine operators are responsible for purchasing or renting the machines, finding the best locations to place the devices, keeping them stocked with fast-selling products and collecting the cash they generate. Depending on the number of machines you run, a vending machine business can be operated as a part-time or full-time operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Best-selling vending machine products in 2022:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodas and cold drinks \u2013 they make up almost 40% of all US vending sales<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks and candy \u2013 the Snickers bar is the number one treat sold by vending machine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot drinks and specialty beverages \u2013 the drinks sector is rapidly expanding beyond the soda can<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh foods, sandwiches and fruits \u2013 health-conscious consumers are driving new demand<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech and gadgets \u2013 hugely popular in airports, train stations and bus stations<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5da61 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4b5da61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7553e68 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7553e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are vending machine businesses profitable?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3795781 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3795781\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, they are. After buying the equipment, the typical vending machine will deliver a 20% to 25% <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loan-calculator\/net-profit-margin-calculator\/\">net profit margin<\/a> and generate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alliedvending.com\/pages\/how-much-do-vending-machines-make\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$300 to $600 profit per month<\/a>\u00a0depending on location and the type of products it sells. If that doesn\u2019t sound like much, multiply by x 10 machines and you could be collecting $3,000 to $6,000 net profit per month, or $36,000 to $72,000 per year. Additionally, keep in mind that you may not need an office or even a storage space for inventory to run a vending machine business, and if you\u2019re prepared to keep your machines full of products and collect the cash yourself, you will also have zero employee costs eating into income.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f471af question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f471af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the costs for a vending machine business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7243a4f answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7243a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Costs to operate a vending machine business fall into two categories:<b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef526f4 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef526f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital costs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ccbbde answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ccbbde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the cost of the machine and any financing charges you may incur if you buy the equipment with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/quick-business-loans\/\">loan<\/a>. Even old vending machines can have good re-sale values, so this cost is classed as an investment, and the machine is a depreciating business asset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-633477c question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"633477c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Operating costs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01ca2e1 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01ca2e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is what it costs to keep the machine working and selling products. Operating costs include:<\/p><p><b>Rent to the location owner<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 for example, a convenience store. This may be a flat fee per month, or a share of your sales.<\/p><p><b>Electricity costs<\/b>\u00a0if your machine is not purely mechanical \u2013 some location owners may bundle this into the rent.<\/p><p><b>Stock<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 this is wholesale price of the products you sell and any shipping charges and taxes you may need to pay.<\/p><p><b>Servicing\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 if you\u2019re not good at mechanics, you will probably need to pay a service agent or repairman from time to time to keep your equipment operating at 100%.<\/p><p><b>Insurance\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 you\u2019ll need\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/equipment-finance-insurance\/\">equipment insurance<\/a>\u00a0to protect against theft, vandalism and other unpredictable events. You will also need <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability cover<\/a> to protect you from lawsuits that customers may bring if they claim your machine or the products it sells has harmed them or their property.<\/p><p><b>Upgrades\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 the way we buy things is changing rapidly. Older, cash-only vending machines are being phased out by devices that take payment from cards and smartphones. Even coins and dollar bills are periodically updated. Depending on the age of the equipment you buy, you may need to upgrade your machines to accept new ways for customers to pay.<\/p><p><b>Permits and licenses\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 some states and cities may require you to buy a permit or license to operate each machine.<\/p><p><b>Taxes\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 you may have to collect and pay state and city taxes on your sales. This cost will vary according to the location of your machines.<\/p><p><b>Management costs\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 this is things like the gasoline and other travel costs you incur to keep your machines stocked and collect the cash they make, plus control costs, such as vending machine software to maintain your inventory.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d2429 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"28d2429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e07a3 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37e07a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the types of vending machine businesses?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c01f2 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89c01f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If it will fit in the machine and you can find a market for it, vending machines can sell almost anything. The four main types of vending machine business sectors are:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Food and drinks\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Bulk vending<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Specialty vending<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Franchised vending<\/li><\/ul><p>It is important to do your research before opting for a specific sector and buying a machine. Different products may require utilities and features such as electricity, water, refrigeration or Wi-Fi to operate successfully. Also check out what is selling in the area where you intend to place the equipment \u2013 for example, an office block or hospital is a good spot for hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches \u2013 and take the time to discover what the foot traffic is like \u2013 the best machine locations sell to people all day long, not just during lunchtime or rush hour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve spotted some likely machine locations and judged the foot traffic, it\u2019s best to select one product sector and stick to it. That way you can restrict the types of machines you need and you\u2019ll learn more about your customers, the sales cycle, what products are top sellers, etc. Only when you\u2019ve established your business should you think about expanding \u2013 for example placing a soda machine next to your snacks machine to satisfy both food and drinks customers.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0358db7 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0358db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Snacks, food, and beverage vending<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-648095d answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"648095d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With soda and cold drinks alone making up almost\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.baseplatform.io\/files\/base\/cygnus\/vmw\/document\/2023\/06\/2022_SOI_Report.6488b959744be.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40%<\/a>\u00a0of vending machine sales, the snacks, food and beverage vending sector is by far the biggest in the US. For entrepreneurs looking to enter the vending machine industry, sticking with these tried and trusted products can reduce your business risk.\u00a0<\/p><p>However, it\u2019s not all about the soda can. You can buy machines that offer drinks, snacks, or a combination of both, (the top five selling vending machine items in 2023 are candy bars, chocolate bars, chips, pretzels and gum), but even here there\u2019s room for innovation. You could move away from selling pop, candy bars and chips to provide different forms of drinks, treats and snacks. Modern consumers are increasingly buying flavored waters, cold caffeine-based drinks and variations of milk, high-energy, and diet-based options. You could also consider a product line that targets health-conscious consumers, offering products as varied as fresh fruit, granola bars, salads, yoghourts and vegetarian wraps.\u00a0<\/p><p>Most importantly you should target your food and drinks range to the locations where you operate. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/gym\/\">a gym<\/a> may be a great place to sell energy bars and electrolytes drinks, but in a business park you may do better selling coffee, sandwiches and proven, lunchtime favorites.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2785ce8 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2785ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bulk vending<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b06411e answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b06411e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vending machines that sell bubblegum, toys, balls and kids\u2019 stickers are known as bulk vending. These machines are typically low-maintenance, all-mechanical devices, selling their products for modest prices usually paid in cash. With long-life products and no need for electricity or batteries, bulk vending machines are ideal for business owners seeking an opportunity that requires minimal time or cash investment and that generates good, passive income. Used bulk vending equipment can be purchased for as low as $50 per unit and if placed in the right location \u2013 such as near a school or in an amusement park &#8211; and selling the right product, they can drive income of up to $30 per month.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Top tip:<\/b>\u00a0Used bulk vending machines can often be old and worn, so check them over thoroughly before purchasing and factor in a budget for repair or upgrade costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0bd20c question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0bd20c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specialty vending<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4956f41 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4956f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everybody has to eat and drink, but specialty vending machines can cater to many other markets. Depending on your machine location, you could consider selling products as varied as:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc9892 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cc9892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Retail<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dcee5d answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dcee5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tech gadgets and accessories, such as cables, chargers and ear plugs are big sellers in airports, bus and train stations, as are machines that dispense books, magazines and newspapers. Some shopping malls and department stores also provide machines that sell high-end products, such as beauty products, sunglasses and jewelry, while arenas and stadiums are good spots for machines selling fan gear, souvenirs, seat cushions, ponchos and rainwear.<b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0edf1d5 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0edf1d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laundry products<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfb7109 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfb7109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/laundromat-business\/\">Laundromats<\/a>, apartment blocks, dorms, motels and <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sectors\/hotel-funding\/\">hotels<\/a> are ideal locations for selling detergents, dyes, dryer sheets and other laundry essentials. You could also expand this basic range by providing emergency sewing kits, dyes and packs of buttons.\u00a0<b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e6d78 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00e6d78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hot drinks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1682c5b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1682c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Coffee on the go is a huge industry in the US and it\u2019s not only coffee shops getting in on the action. Sophisticated coffee vending machines, often selling a range of products from filter to cappuccino, plus teas and hot chocolate, are taking a growing share of revenues. Top locations for these type of machines are office blocks and business parks, but hospitals, bus stations, the DMV and car washes are also strong contenders.<b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb61fb question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdb61fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tobacco products<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88903ca answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88903ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In many states it is legal to sell cigarettes and other tobacco products, including vapes, via vending machines. Although these types of sale make up a small part of overall vending machine revenues, they can be very lucrative depending on the levels of taxation. Top spots for such machines include bars, casinos, bowling alleys, transit stations and motels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe9e3f question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbe9e3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s the difference between a vending machine and an automated retail machine?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da2be1d answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da2be1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Automated retail machines are new entrants to the vending machine market. Often located in up-scale locations and delivering a luxury sales experience, they are changing the way we buy products without human intervention. But how are they different from the humble vending machine?<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Vending machines have remained largely unchanged for decades and they sell many types of product with pure focus on the sale. ARMs are state-of-the-art devices that usually showcase a range of products from one manufacturer, aiming to generate brand awareness as much as sales.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The typical vending machine sale is less than $10. A typical ARM sale is $20 &#8211; $200.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Vending machines rely on electronics and old-school mechanicals. ARMs work using robotics, electronics and more often, intuitive AI.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">It\u2019s common for vending machines to jam when dispensing products or lose the customer\u2019s money. ARMs use laser guided systems to dispense products and card or smartphone technology for payments. ARMs almost never jam or lose the customer\u2019s money.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6a375a question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6a375a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Franchise opportunities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a949698 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a949698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Buying into a vending machine franchise can give you entry to an established network, corporate backing for products, extensive training, and services and support to secure suitable machine locations. It can also give you options on how many machines you wish to operate and sometimes, financing to buy or lease them. However, keep in mind that as well as the upfront joining fee, franchisors will often dictate what you can and cannot sell, may restrict where you buy your inventory and will take a share of your profits in exchange for your license.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d338c8 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d338c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vending machine business ideas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5899f35 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5899f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As vending machines and consumer tastes evolve, there is scope to provide many different products and services. Some machine vendors are already thinking outside the vending box with ideas such as these:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Burgers, pizza and fries \u2013 fast food without the food truck or <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/restaurant\/\">restaurant<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pet foods, snacks, toys and medicines<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hams and cured meats \u2013 everything from bacon to salami and steaks<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sushi \u2013 popular in Japan for ages, now expanding across the US<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hair products \u2013 everything to keep male and female hair looking great<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Fresh vegetables \u2013 brings the produce aisle to your street corner<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Nutrients and proteins \u2013 muscling in on the fitness sector to keep athletes in top form<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Fresh flowers \u2013 no more shopping at the gas station on Mothers\u2019 Day<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30c77a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d30c77a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0af8b61 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0af8b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much do vending machines cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2ad09 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb2ad09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on the type of machine you buy, and if it is new or used, vending machines can cost from $50 for a used and basic dispenser, up to $10,000 for a brand new automated snack\/retail machine.<\/p><p>Most experts suggest buying used machines to start with, typically spending $1,200 to $3,000 depending on device sophistication. On top of this you will have to pay rent for your location, buy stock and pay for services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-insurance\/\">insurance<\/a>, repairs and maintenance. With a low-cost location and a machine with few sophisticated features and selling simple products such as candy, sodas and snacks, it may be possible to get a vending machine business up and running for as little as $2,000.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc9313 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cc9313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you get a small business loan to buy a vending machine?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8e7cb answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb8e7cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/small-business-loans\/\">Small business loans<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/asset-based-lending\/\">asset financing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\">equipment loans<\/a>\u00a0can all be used to buy one or more vending machines. You may also be able to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-leasing\/\">lease<\/a>\u00a0the machines with an option to buy at the end of the contract. Purchase your vending machines over 1,2, 3 or more years.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc22cf question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbc22cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you get a loan to start a vending machine business?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2eed9 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de2eed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. As well as covering the cost of your vending machines, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/small-business-loans\/\">small business loan<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start-up loan<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/\">franchise financing<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/acquire-a-business\/\">business acquisition loan<\/a>\u00a0can get your new vending machine business truly off the ground. Use the funds to pay location costs and cover inventory, licenses and permits, repairs and upgrades, marketing and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193f703 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"193f703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is a vending machine business plan to essential get funding?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-831f5c8 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"831f5c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not always. However, having a comprehensive business plan will certainly improve your chances of success and speed up the loan process. Most lenders will ask to see financial records if your business is already trading, as well as a list of personal assets and any existing debts you may have. Your credit report and score will also factor into the decision making, so be sure to check this information before you apply to ensure it is up to date and accurate.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you are unsure about the best way to fund your vending machine purchases, don\u2019t be afraid to seek expert advice. You can start that process\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\/?http_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fswoopfunding.com%2F&amp;last_page_visited=https%3A%2F%2Fswoopfunding.com%2Fus%2Fstart-a-business%2F&amp;deviceId=q0sB7UWN3c0koGZ5jHMXR2\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24877b7 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24877b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to consider when buying vending machines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e986f1 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e986f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type of machine &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Different products require different types of vending machines \u2013 for example, a hot drinks machine will need power, water and waste connections. Some machines may also need wi-fi to make payments with cards or phones. Choose the right machine to sell your product range without paying for expensive features you may never use.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>This is as important as the type of machine you buy. Find a location that will suit your product range \u2013 for example, an airport to sell tech gadgets \u2013 and measure the space your machine will occupy and what connections it may need \u2013 such as electricity. If you can only secure space for a countertop machine, there\u2019s no point in buying a free-standing unit. Always remember: Location first, machine type second.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Costs &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>If you\u2019re starting out, you should keep to a strict budget. Used and refurbished machines may be the more cost-effective way to go, even if they need some cleaning up and repairs.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy to use &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Vending machines that are effortless to use will generate more sales than complicated devices that take an age to understand. Keep it simple, so even kids can use your machine.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Injuries caused by vending machines are quite rare, but if they happen, they can result in large compensation claims that may not be covered by your insurance. Make sure your machines have no obvious safety hazards and that they can be secured to the wall, floor or countertop to prevent them toppling over.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdbf078 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdbf078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should I buy new or used vending machines?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525e3b6 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"525e3b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on your budget. Experts recommend starting out with used machines to keep capital costs down, then upgrading to newer machines as your business grows.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c334c2b question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c334c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best questions to ask before buying a vending machine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb26d5 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bb26d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some questions apply to new and used vending machines:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Is this machine credit card compatible?\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Does the Bill Acceptor take 1s, 5s, 10s?\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">What is the capacity of the machine \u2013 for example, how many drinks\/snacks will it carry?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">What utilities does it require \u2013 power, water, waste, wi-fi?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">What special features does the machine have?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">How long is the guarantee \u2013 and does it include labor and parts?<\/li><\/ul><p>And some questions are for used vending machines only:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Why are you selling the machine?\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">How old is the machine?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Have there been any repairs to the machine?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Do you have the manual for the machine?\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13451bd elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"13451bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f54aaa question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f54aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to find vending machines for sale:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99d9c9e answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99d9c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re going to launch a vending machine business, you\u2019re going to need a machine or two. Luckily, there are many ways to find vending machines for sale:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8426e6c question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8426e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Online retailers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0df395 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0df395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Consumer platforms like Ebay, Craigslist, even Amazon, have thousands of vending machines for sale. These sites may be the best place for first-time buyers to select their machine, as it will give you the broadest equipment selection and the widest range of prices. Remember that vending machines are often large and heavy, so keep your search local to minimize the shipping or pick-up costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b527f5 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b527f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Classified ads<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ccdc76 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ccdc76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some of the vending machine industry publications, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vendingtimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vending Times<\/a>\u00a0or the publications you\u2019ll find listed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vendingconnection.com\/yellow-pages\/yp-publications-magazines-vending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, carry small ads with machines and accessories for sale. These ads tend to be from operators and machine dealers, so the machines they sell may be a little more expensive than you\u2019ll find on Ebay, but they may come with a warranty and the seller may be more helpful and provide more detail about the machines than your typical online vendor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b74c9b6 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b74c9b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Auctions &amp; liquidations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1e562 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f1e562\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The same publications listed above, plus your own online search will reveal upcoming auctions and liquidations of vending businesses and equipment. Although you can sometimes snap up a bargain here, keep in mind that you will be bidding against seasoned pros who know what the machines are worth. Additionally, auction sites sell under a \u2018buyer beware\u2019 disclaimer, meaning it\u2019s up to you to check the machines before buying. You can\u2019t claim for problems you discover after purchase unless the auction listing was deliberately misleading. Don\u2019t forget to factor in added auction fees and taxes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275f675 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"275f675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Social media and word of mouth<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b377d answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2b377d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Social media, message boards and even business sites like Linked In can be useful places to dig up machines for sale that are not listed elsewhere. If you can, place your own ad stating what you need, or simply put out a request to your network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f817a05 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f817a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Local suppliers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-795bcee answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"795bcee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most towns and cities will have local suppliers to the vending machine industry. Typically, they will sell machines, accessories, parts and supplies. Your equipment options may be more limited here, but you will usually have the chance to check the machines out in person and discover their history. Some local suppliers also work as agents for the big distributors, so they may be able to recommend machines to fit your specific needs.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9410d question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb9410d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Repair shops<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae06ec7 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae06ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vending machines break down like every other device. When they do, they usually need a specialist to fix what\u2019s gone wrong. As above, most towns and cities will have at least one vending machine repair shop and they\u2019re a good place to learn more about the types of machines you need and get the skinny on machines they know are for sale, or operators and dealers you should talk to.<\/p><p><b>Top tip:<\/b>\u00a0Check out the vending machines selling near you. Often, they will have a sticker on the side that reveals the name and number of the service agent or repair shop that takes care of the device. Failing that there will usually be a sticker or plate that provides the details of the machine operator. You may be able to call them and ask where the best used or new machines can be purchased in your local area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f6a15b question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f6a15b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vending machine distributers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b19c47 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b19c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are the major suppliers of new and used machines, often covering the whole state or even selling\u00a0 nationally. They will have the widest selection of vending machines for sale, the newest technology, and the most end-to-end services for delivery, repairs, and training. However, this is also the most expensive option, and equipment purchased through vending franchises might require a minimum order of multiple machines and\/or other fees that go toward machine servicing and entrepreneur development programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0530732 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0530732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Owning a vending business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a13a32 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a13a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve got the determination, a vehicle and a few thousand dollars, you\u2019re all set to start your own vending business. But before you jump in, what are advantages and disadvantages of this sort of venture?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dedbf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_pros\" data-id=\"1dedbf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_pros.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n <div class=\"pros\">\n <div class=\"header-pro\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/swoopMW50\/assets\/images\/pros.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt=\"Pros\">\n <p class=\"title\">Advantages<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"content-pro\">\n <ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cheap to run<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>Vending machine businesses have few overheads apart from paying location rent. You usually don\u2019t need an office or a warehouse. Also, if you\u2019re stocking the machine and collecting the cash yourself, you have no need for employees, which means no payroll or benefits expenses.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Many product choices<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>Vending machines can sell almost anything that fits inside the box. You can operate multiple machines selling different types of product. This gives you a buffer against changing consumer tastes as well as the opportunity to quickly pivot to new products if they suddenly start to trend.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy to scale<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>You don\u2019t have to go \u2018all-in\u2019 at the start. You can launch with just one machine and then add more as your sales grow and you gain market experience.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3312e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_cons\" data-id=\"c3312e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_cons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <div class=\"header-cons\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/swoopMW50\/assets\/images\/cons.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt=\"Cons\">\n <p class=\"title\">Disadvantages<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"content-cons\">\n <ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Theft and vandalism<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>Many vending machines are vulnerable to attack by street thieves and mischief makers. Theft and vandalism are common events. Always insure your machines against these types of crime and of you can, place them in locations where they are secure or under 24\/7 surveillance.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time commitment<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>You\u2019ll need to commit time to selecting your machines, securing locations, replenishing the products and gathering the cash you earn. The more machines you have, the more time this will take.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2ebe4 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb2ebe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the best way to fund a vending machine business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2957162 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2957162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unless you\u2019re buying a used gumball machine, you can expect to pay $1,200 to $3,000 for your first machine and then pay for location costs and inventory. If you don\u2019t have the cash to do this, you can fund your vending machine business by other means:<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><b>Equipment loans<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-leasing\/\"><b>leasing<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Loans to buy or lease vending machines can cover the major equipment cost and sometimes pay for servicing. Loans usually pay back over 1 to 3 years. Lease finance contracts may give you the option to buy the equipment for as little as $1 at the end of the contract.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/small-business-loans\/\"><b>Small business loans<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>start-up loans<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Finance to cover equipment costs, location fees, inventory, servicing, marketing and more.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/\"><b>Franchising<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Gives you the support of a bigger franchise partner and may provide a protected territory to operate in. Franchising usually requires a large payment upfront (the joining fee) and then you pay a flat fee or a share of turnover on a weekly or monthly basis after that. Franchise financing can help to cover the joining fee and other start-up costs.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bring in an investor\/partner<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>If you don\u2019t have a friend, relative or colleague who can join you in the venture you can find investors looking for investment opportunities on various\u00a0<b>angel investor<\/b>\u00a0websites. Always do your\u00a0due diligence\u00a0on any investor or partner that you do not know personally, and never pay for introductions or the chance to pitch your proposal.<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crowd funding<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>Online sites can connect you and your business proposal to hundreds or even thousands of private donors who may provide small amounts of cash to help you succeed. You will need a compelling story to make this option work, but if it does, you do not have to repay the cash as long as you spend it where you said you would. It\u2019s basically free money.<\/p><p><b>Top tip:<\/b>\u00a0Always check the small print on any loan note or contract. Ideally, run it by a lawyer before you sign on the dotted line.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3f2ae2 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3f2ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to take over an existing vending machine business<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7c35e answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c7c35e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you don\u2019t want to start a new vending machine business, you could\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/acquire-a-business\/\">buy an existing operation<\/a>. This would provide you with an instant network and save you from sourcing machines and negotiating locations. Simply follow these steps to buy an existing vending machine business:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research the market<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 learn about the demand for vending machines in your target area. What products are popular, where are the machines sited, what kind of equipment is being used?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set a budget<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 not just for the initial purchase, but to cover stock, servicing and location costs.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find a business for sale<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 online sites and vending machine publications are a good place to find a vending machine business that matches your needs.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do your due diligence<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 ask the seller about the business, scrutinize their records, search for any pending lawsuits, check permits and taxes are up to date.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agree a price<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 don\u2019t pay more than you are comfortable with, there will always be other opportunities.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get funding<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 if you need finance, search for the best business acquisition loans. Compare rates, terms and conditions before signing. If in doubt,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/predrag-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask an expert<\/a>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Close the deal<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 finalize the purchase, exchange contracts, transfer ownership. This may require you to transfer permits and licenses and record the business in your name with local and state authorities as well as the IRS.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transition\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 work with the seller during the agreed transition period. Learn about the machines, the local market, your location owners etc.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scale the business\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 depending on the size and type of vending machine business you buy you may be able to expand the operation with more machines and different products.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a74d66f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a74d66f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1636e35 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1636e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where should I put my vending machine business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4433a8 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4433a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Location, location, location. After the machine itself, the location where you put it is most important to budding vending machine business owners. Placing your machines in locations where your products are in demand is vital.\u00a0 You want a consumer audience that buys from your machine all day long, ideally with the equipment secure from theft or vandalism.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e123700 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e123700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common locations:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2582506 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2582506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airports<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 great for selling tech, gadgets, chargers, cables and ear plugs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Amusement Parks<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 ideal for selling candy, toys, gum, drinks and snacks<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apartment blocks<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 best for laundry products, popular household items, drinks and milk<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business offices and parks<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 drinks, snacks, sandwiches and lunchtime favorites<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bus stations<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 perfect for magazines, newspapers, drinks and snacks<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bookstores<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 coffee, snacks, gadgets, fresh fruit and healthy foods<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Factory break rooms<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 coffee, drinks, snacks, sandwiches<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fire stations<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 drinks, snacks, energy bars and beverages<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gas stations\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 cigarettes, drinks, snacks, candy, gum, kids toys and books<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gyms<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 electrolyte drinks, protein bars, energy and diet supplements<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hospitals<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 coffee, drinks, snacks, magazines and newspapers<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d98f2 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52d98f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncommon locations:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0cf57 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca0cf57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>24-hour pharmacies \u2013\u00a0<\/b>ideal for selling\u00a0healthy snacks, energy drinks, vitamins<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Banks \u2013\u00a0<\/b>best for\u00a0drinks and snacks<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hair salons \u2013\u00a0<\/b>coffee, snacks, magazines, newspapers<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health food stores \u2013\u00a0<\/b>for\u00a0vitamins, diet products and supplements<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hotels \u2013\u00a0<\/b>drinks, snacks, hygiene products, magazines, newspapers<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Museums \u2013\u00a0<\/b>guide books, drinks, snacks, batteries, postcards and souvenirs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nursing homes \u2013\u00a0<\/b>drinks, snacks, sandwiches, fresh fruit<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eef77a question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4eef77a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common vending machine FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2236934 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2236934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Got a question about starting or running your vending machine business?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-800a33d uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"800a33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-134' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-58668ea\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-58668ea uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69f3669d05248\">How to secure stock and replenish inventory<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Smaller vending machine operators usually buy their stock at large consumer outlets like Costco or Sams Club, while larger vending machine businesses may strike deals with major wholesalers, distributors or even manufacturers like Coca Cola or PepsiCo.\u00a0<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-3993807\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-3993807 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69f3669d052c1\">How do I ensure tax compliance?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Most states require vending machine operators to charge and collect sales tax on the products they sell. There may also be city sales tax to pay. You will need to contact and register your business with these authorities before you begin trading.\u00a0<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-198598f\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-198598f uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69f3669d05312\">What tax and accounting software would be useful?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>As well as keeping track of your income, expenses and taxes with a suitable accounting software such as\u00a0<b>Xero<\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>Quickbooks<\/b>, you may find specialist vending machine management software (VMMS) useful to help you manage inventory, location fees, service schedules and more \u2013 especially if you have more than one or two machines.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-0c3fd79\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-0c3fd79 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69f3669d0535c\">How should I structure my business?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>A\u00a0<b>limited liability company<\/b>\u00a0or LLC is usually the best option for a vending machine business. It is informal, flexible, scalable and provides sufficient legal and tax protection for the owner, partners and employees.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6d8ac77\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-6d8ac77 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-69f3669d053af\">How should I take payments<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The way we buy things is changing. More purchases are now made with cards and smartphones. This is not only convenient for the consumer it also saves the vending machine operator from collecting and banking bulky cash. However, you will still need to sell to people who only use coins and notes. Therefore, if you can, buy a machine that will take all forms of payment.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-898f67d\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-898f67d uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-69f3669d053ea\">How do I optimize my profit?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Choose the most profitable vending machine locations.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Offer products that have high demand and generate high revenues.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Set prices for maximum profit margins.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Use a variety of marketing techniques to attract more customers.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Minimize machine downtimes \u2013 keep them serviced and well stocked.<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d4e96c6\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d4e96c6 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-69f3669d05422\">What insurance can I use to protect my vending machines?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>You\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-insurance\/business-equipment-insurance\/\">equipment insurance<\/a> to protect against fire, theft, flood and vandalism, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability cover<\/a> to protect you from third-party claims for personal injury or property damage caused by your machines or the products they sell.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e1efe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56e1efe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0062a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0062a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vending machine businesses can be lucrative and provide long-term revenue streams, but to get them off the ground or expand your current operation you will probably need financing to succeed. Don\u2019t waste time or miss out on profitable opportunities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\/?http_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fswoopfunding.com%2F&amp;last_page_visited=https%3A%2F%2Fswoopfunding.com%2Fus%2Fstart-a-business%2F&amp;deviceId=q0sB7UWN3c0koGZ5jHMXR2\">Register with Swoop<\/a>\u00a0today to compare top-quality vending machine\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\">business loans<\/a>, leases and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/acquire-a-business\/\">business acquisition<\/a>\u00a0finance and to discuss all your business needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb8158a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fb8158a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c4b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"31c4b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c4f2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_article_sources\" data-id=\"65c4f2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_article_sources.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"article-sources\">\n <div class=\"header\"> \n <div class=\"left-col\">\n Article sources* <\/div>\n <div class=\"right-col\">\n <span class=\"arrow-down\">collapse<\/span> \n <span class=\"arrow-up\">expand<\/span> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"content\">\n <p>Swoop requires writers to use primary sources to support their work. These include white papers, government data, original reporting, and interviews with industry experts. We also reference original research from other reputable publishers where appropriate.<\/p>\n <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US vending machine market: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/north-america-retail-vending-machine-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/north-america-retail-vending-machine-market-report<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 million buyers per day: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/vending-machine-statistics-2023-linkitsoft-it-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/vending-machine-statistics-2023-linkitsoft-it-solutions\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profits per machine: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alliedvending.com\/pages\/how-much-do-vending-machines-make\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/alliedvending.com\/pages\/how-much-do-vending-machines-make<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodas and cold drinks market share: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.baseplatform.io\/files\/base\/cygnus\/vmw\/document\/2023\/06\/2022_SOI_Report.6488b959744be.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdn.baseplatform.io\/files\/base\/cygnus\/vmw\/document\/2023\/06\/2022_SOI_Report.6488b959744be.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small business loans: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/small-business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/small-business-loans\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick business loans: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/quick-business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/quick-business-loans\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset financing: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/asset-based-lending\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/asset-based-lending\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment financing: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment leasing: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-leasing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-leasing\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start-ups: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/get-started<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchise financing:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business acquisition loan: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/acquire-a-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/acquire-a-business\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vending Times: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vendingtimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vendingtimes.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","start-a-business-sectors":[347],"class_list":["post-24061","start-a-business","type-start-a-business","status-publish","hentry","start-a-business-sectors-business-ideas"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","image_blog":"","image_blog_full":"","image_podcast":"","image_banking":"","image_blog_internal":"","image_blog_medium":"","image_single_banking":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Vending machines are the stores that never close. Open 24\/7 for the sale of food, drinks, candy, toys, and more, they\u2019re a fast and convenient way to buy the things we need. They\u2019re also profitable, low maintenance and suitable for investors seeking passive income or a part-time or full-time business venture.But if you\u2019re new to the world of vending machines, how do you start your own vending machine business? What kind of equipment do you need, what do you sell, where do you sell, and what does it all cost? 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