Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Back To School | Healthy Vending Options

Today’s student in the U.S. is used to choosing from a variety of options. From classes, to friends, to after school activities, variety is the spice of life in middle and high schools. This may be a key reason that the vending machine has been such a successful tool for satisfying hunger cravings for our nation’s kids. Beyond its function as a nutritional vehicle for keeping kids alert and energized, it is also a significant revenue builder for the nation’s schools.

This fall a federal law will require vending machines placed in educational environments to forgo the candy and sweet treats in favor of healthy vending machine snacks in schools. Some school administrators worry about the financial impact. Many have been grappling with the decline in revenue since regular sodas have been replaced with diet and sugar-free versions. Fortunately, along with Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative to fight against childhood obesity, the nation has been trending toward a more sophisticated approach to eating with health and flavor in mind.

The vending machine is now at the center of the debate in school-based nutrition. Some commercial vending companies today, such as Vending.com, support healthy vending machine snacks in schools. From Vitamin Water and spring water instead of soda, to baked potato chips instead of the oilier counterparts and dried fruit in place of baked goods and other sweet tooth snacks, Vending.com knows how to satisfy a kid’s need for variety within the limits of federal regulations successfully. Yogurt and energy bars are other nutrient dense snack food alternatives to sweet and unhealthy foods that kids choose and parents can rest easy about.

The new, healthier products, coupled with technology, gives students an exciting and fun way to meet energy needs throughout the day, and to have fun while doing it.

A Vending.com representative can advise you about the user-friendly healthy vending machine snacks in schools and a vending machine for sale that offers benefits, such as:

filling a vending machine that still entices the kids to buy products
meet guidelines
give you a return on investment that makes sense

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Soda Struggles in Recent Sales, as Water, Energy and Sports Drinks Thrive

Increasingly, consumers are turning away from carbonated beverages and sodas, leading to a soda sales decline. According to a recent report from Cowen and Company that analyzed Nielsen xAOC sales data, sales of carbonated drinks marked a tenth straight year of declining sales in 2014.

The report explains that even though soft drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are struggling in sales, they are still posting increases in overall profits. The companies have done so by increasing prices to offset the accompanying decline in sales. This strategy resulted in a 2.5 percent increase in dollar sales for Coca-Cola amid a 3.2 percent decrease in volume. In particular, the decline in sales for Diet Coke was particularly steep with a 6.6 percent drop. During the same period, PepsiCo witnessed a 0.8 percent increase in dollar sales with declining volume.

Such a strategy is not feasible forever and the soda sales decline is not likely to disappear anytime soon. According to a 2014 Bloomberg Business article, even Coca-Cola CEO Sandy Douglas limits himself to one sugary Coke per day. The article entitled “Coke Confronts Its Big Fat Problem,” details how sales of the beverage are declining due to “the general explosion in health consciousness that has lately put Coke on the wrong side of just about every consumer lifestyle trend.”

What are consumers turning to instead of soda? Beverages that they view as healthy such as bottled water, sports drinks, and energy drinks. These drinks have seen excellent sales and increased revenues:

Sales of energy drinks such as Monster and Red Bull increased an average of 11.2 percent.
Bottled water sales increased in volume by 6.3 percent with revenues up 7 percent.
Sports drinks increased volume sales by 6.5 percent.
Ready-to-drink teas increased overall dollar sales by 9.6 percent.

These positive numbers are particularly impressive when compared to the steady long-term decline in soda sales overall.

What does this mean for vending machine owners? You may want to assess your inventory choices based on the recent sales data. Do you stock enough healthy choices in your drink vending machines? Could a few changes here and there lead to increased sales and revenues? To make the most of the trend toward health consciousness in America offering plenty of choices that include options like energy drinks, bottled water and sports drinks alongside a few soda choices might be the best blend of products to maximize your revenues.

Sources:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-07-31/coca-cola-sales-decline-health-concerns-spur-relaunch

http://fortune.com/2015/03/26/soda-sales-drop-2014/

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

About Vending.com – Vending Services

Consumers today are used to getting what they want and when they want it. With the popularity of shopping online, consumers can find almost anything they want 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Vending services are no exception. As the ultimate in location-based convenience, vending machines are located in places were patrons will want a product without easy access to a store or restaurant.

Coffee and tea are something that is easily accessible in most urban areas in the US and the variety of products has grown exponentially in recent years. To keep vending customers satisfied and give them convenient options for hot, caffeinated drinks, Vending.com has a variety of affordable vending machines as well as used vending machines for its customers to choose from.

About Vending.com

Vending.com brings together a multitude of vending expertise through our circle of our very best vending 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, vending machine 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 with the best vending services we have to offer.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Free Vending Machine – Yep, Totally Free

Interested? We thought you might be! If you didn’t already know, we’re offering free, full-service vending programs for business owners! Now you know. Brighten up the office environment for your employees and clients with a completely complementary, free vending machine, all costs and servicing included.

Some Info:

WHO?

Free Vending – Full-Service Program is designed for businesses that want to place one of our already affordable vending machines at their facilities without having to purchase and service the vending machines themselves.

WHY?

Because purchasing or servicing vending machines for your location isn’t something you might want to do, but it sure would be nice if someone else did it. For healthier vending options, visit our affiliate page for healthy vending machines for sale!

HOW?

The Full-Service Vending Program comes at NO COST to you. Vending.com provides you with free, high-quality vending machines stocked with your choice of drinks, snacks or food! Our Operators will stock and service the machines as needed, and you could even earn a commission off your vending machine sales.

You get a vending machine at zero cost to you. Yep, zero! Your employees are happy, your customers are happy, your business is happy and you’re happy. Not a bad deal at all, we’d say.

Until next time,

Posted on January 13, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Ensuring Profitability through Buying Products

The products you sell and the prices at which you purchase them at go a long way in determining how much money your vending operation makes. Saving what seems like a little bit on an individual product can add up to make a big difference when you multiply it over the amount you will be selling across all your machines. Also, investing in food that does not spoil fast helps ensure your food will be purchased.

Cold drinks are popular to sell in vending machines. Local grocery stores are great places to look for good prices to compare. It is best not to settle for just one store but to shop around to get the best deal. For snacks, wholesale clubs like Sam’s Club, BJ’s and Costco are cost-effective places to search. Some vending locations will request certain cold food options to be available at their location. In this instance you should be happy to satisfy your customers’ need but also be aware how much money you are spending on the items you are selling. If you decide it does not make financial sense to invest in a cold food vendor and cold food items, try to compromise with the location by filling some snack machine selections with non-refrigerated food products. Try your best to fulfill the niche food items your customer wants at the lowest cost to your vending business. If your location desires lunch products for their employees you can offer sealed packages of tuna and crackers, microwavable soup and individual packages of pasta or rice entrees. These products have a longer shelf life so you will minimize them spoiling and serve your customers’ needs. We do not recommend that new vending operations sell cold or frozen food. Often these niches are not as profitable as soda and snack machines and only larger operations can support them.

Vending.com traces its history back over 80 years in the vending industry. We have proven our knowledge and expertise about vending for many years helping people developed sustained careers in vending. We would love to help your vending business any way we can. We offer lifetime technical support for your machines and can help you maintain your machines. If you haven’t started vending yet, but are interested call us today for a free profit analysis at 1-855-661-3298.

Posted on January 13, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Grow Your Business While Sticking to Your Budget

Purchasing vending machines is no small task. Depending on your business goals, your budget, and how you want to grow your business, it may not make financial sense to purchase brand new vending machines. Vending.com has a select number of used vending machines to help people grow their vending business without stretching their budget too thin.

Whether you are purchasing a new or used vending machine, Vending.com makes the purchasing process as simple as we can for you. Our used vending machines are factory remanufactured and certified by our trained experts to meet the industry’s highest standards for maximum performance. You should not have to sacrifice quality and service when purchasing a used machine. Vending.com is still here to help you every step of the way.

Just because you are not purchasing brand new vending machines for sale does not mean that you have to sacrifice vending machine quality. Vending.com has a number of used snack, drink or combo vending machines available for purchase. No matter what your vending requirements are, we have a used vending machine to help fit your business needs. Our used vending machine inventory is constantly changing, so contact us today to learn about our available vending options.

Support is still key when it comes to purchasing a used factory remanufactured vending machine from Vending.com. That is why we offer 100% financing on our used machines. We also offer a 1-year warranty on our vending machines and a 90-day parts warranty on coin acceptors, bill acceptors and control boards. As always, our service and parts support is available, including a video library, parts and service manual and more.

Vending.com wants to ensure that you are on track with how you want to grow your vending business so that your business will be a success. That is why we offer used vending machines that do not stretch your budget too thin. Contact us at 855-929-1131 to find out more.

Posted on May 3, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Popular Snacks & Drink for Your Business

Deciding what snacks and drinks to put in your vending machine is no simple task. It is essential to fill your machine with products that your customers will love. If you are struggling to find a place to start, check out some of the most popular vending machine items on the market.

Snacks

For eight years in a row, Snickers has been named the most popular candy bar in the United States, meaning you can’t go wrong with adding this top selling vending machine item to your inventory. Another great go-to product for your snack machine is Pop-Tarts. This top vending machine snack is the perfect, convenient alternative when people are on the go and do not have time for breakfast. For a healthier snack, people prefer Clif Bars, MixMeister Fusion, Trail Mix and Granola Bars.

Hot Take: When it comes to choosing the right vending machine to hold snacks, we recommend one of our MarketOne Snack 5W Food Selling Machines or the MarketOne Snack 6W Vending Machine. These machines feature a large merchandising window and LED lighting for an unbeatable merchandising experience.

Drinks

Is it any surprise that water is the most popular beverage in vending machines? Water may be easy to find, but people often forget water bottles and need to find ways to stay hydrated while on the go. Additionally, the popularity of coffee from vending machines continues to grow, especially among Millennials, particularly cold coffee. Add the top selling vending machine product to your inventory, it’s the perfect product to give customers a quick boost during the day.

Hot Take: One of our most popular vending machines, The Express Combo Vending Machine, has the ability to vend both snacks and beverages. Its eco-friendly, compact design can hold up to 20 snack selections and 9 drink selections to vend products to customers.

For more information on the best snacks and drinks for your vending equipment, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

Posted on May 26, 2022 | by Phil Masters | Leave a Comment

Growing Your Small and Medium Business With Vending Machines

There are various benefits to owning and managing a vending machine business. Being your own CEO and creating your own schedule without depending on anybody else could help you maximize profits. Once an individual starts a vending business and becomes successful, they will want to expand it in order to increase their income and enjoy the profits.

Vending machines sell everything from beverages to chocolate, candies, and gourmet snacks. These machines can be found almost anywhere, including the workplace, travel destinations, or other public gathering locations. The National Automatic Merchandising Association reports that 18% of vending machine operators make between $1 and $4 million per year. At present, it is a $42 billion sector that could be pretty successful for anyone looking to expand their own company.

Whether you have a vending machine business or you want to start one to help grow your small business, here are some pointers to assist you in expanding:

Amp up existing products: Increasing the quantity of vending machines is a good idea. Finding out what items will complement your current developments is a good start. Suppose you already have vending machines that sell hot meals or snacks. In that case, it’s a great idea to add vending machines that sell cold beverages. Consider things from the users’ perspective and you’ll come up with a slew of brilliant ideas.
Upgrade your vending machines: Vending machines have incredible technological developments. Purchase the latest vending equipment from Vending.com that has the most vending machine models for snacks, cold drinks, refrigerated and frozen food, coffee and other hot beverages. All products are equipped with enhanced technology, such as touch screens and cashless solutions, to attract even more customers and everything you need to start, expand, or manage your vending business.

Many users prefer cashless vending machines. Installing vending machines in strategic locations is a brilliant idea. When you purchase a vending machine from Vending.com, you can be confident that you are in safe hands. Vending.com offers a trustworthy business concept to help you create your own vending business or to employ machines to help grow your small business, with over 90 years of expertise in the vending industry.

Consider Proper Service and Maintenance: To enhance your revenue, keep your machines in perfect condition. Machines must always be cleaned and stocked with supplies, and, depending on your location, they should be refilled twice a week. To avoid losing potential buyers, you must also check that the machine is in good operating condition. When you buy vending machines from Vending.com, you get the prompt maintenance support and technical experience to keep your vending machines running smoothly. Its well-stocked parts department can ship components anywhere around the world quickly and reliably.
Change locations: In addition to improving existing vending machines, look for new places where vending machines can be installed. Your search should be completely objective, taking into account customers’ demands and purchase patterns. You may come across areas with many passers-by, but if they don’t buy, your investment and upkeep costs will go down the drain.

Choose Appropriate Locations: Like any other retail business, a vending machine’s location is critical to its success. Locations should correspond to the things you offer. The products you choose should be appropriate for your location and traffic. Even the most popular products may not sell in a crowded place if the target market is not relevant.

If you find an opportune location, but notice a vending machine is already there, do not fret. Get a feel from the location manager about their vending service. Are they satisfied with the service? Is the current machine outdated? What can you offer that they are not receiving from their current vending operator?

Increase the Machine Lineup: Once your vending machine business is up and running, expand your inventory and supplies to match client demand. You might also want to purchase a new machine but ensure you use your profits for purchase. However, if you want to save money for the future, you may procure a used vending machine from Vending.com.
Enhance Your Product Variety: You will not get your desired results with only a few candy or soft drink selections. You must provide a wide range of products. Customers will flock to you once you begin supplying the products they truly crave.
Make the Most Out of Advertisements: Advertising is a fantastic strategy to inform potential clients about your vending business. You will not gain the profit expected if your target clients are unaware of your vending machine and the products available.
Make the most of your advertisements by incorporating visuals of vending machines and details regarding their locations. Vending.com can help you create a custom vending machine graphics or wrap that is unique to your company and location. Customers can directly collaborate with the marketing team to design, print, and install a customized graphic or advertise on the touchscreen that will help significantly boost profit.
Secure Referrals: If you want to grow your small business or your standalone vending machine business, make sure you deliver exceptional service. Regular consumers are more inclined to recommend your services to others. Word-of-mouth is the most effective and efficient form of advertising.

The Bottom Line

You want to grow your small business and boost your profits as an entrepreneur. It is only feasible if your approach is objective and logical. Always consider the user’s viewpoint so that you can provide them with what they demand. Having an eye on the latest trends and developments lets you upgrade your vending machines periodically.

Scaling up, however, does not determine the success of the vending machine. You must make improvements to match your customers’ cravings. The vending machine business offers excellent earning potential. Still, to achieve that potential, you must follow best practices.

For additional information, give Vending.com a call at 1-800-548-1982.

Posted on March 28, 2024 | by Phil Masters | Leave a Comment

Power Up Your Fitness Center: Exploring the Profitable World of Fitness Vending Machines

A recent study by IHRSA, part of the Physical Activity Council, revealed that more than 21% of Americans (66.5 million consumers) belonged to a health club or studio in 2021. This indicates a growing demand for wellness-related services and presents a unique opportunity for vending operators and fitness club owners.

Traditionally, vending machines have been associated with unhealthy snacks, but now they have evolved to offer a wide range of healthy snacks, drinks, and even workout essentials. A good example is Fitness Vending Machines, which provides a variety of fitness-related products such as protein bars, energy drinks, resistance bands, towels, hand sanitizers, earphones, and more. In this blog, we will delve into Fitness Vending Machines’ benefits and profit opportunities.

Benefits of Fitness Vending Machines

Convenience:

Fitness vending machines offer quick access to workout accessories and supplements, making it convenient for gym members to get what they need without leaving the gym.

Additional Revenue Stream:

Offering a variety of products, such as protein bars, energy drinks, and workout accessories, for sale creates an additional revenue stream and increases owners’ income.

Increased Sales:

Customers may be more inclined to purchase additional items when they have easy access to various fitness equipment and accessories.

Enhanced Member Experience:

Members can conveniently purchase essential fitness products on-site without making an extra trip to the store, improving their overall experience.

Space Optimization:

Vending machines take up less space than traditional retail displays, allowing gym owners to optimize their floor space for workout equipment and amenities while still providing essential products to members.

Customization and Flexibility:

Gym owners can easily customize the product selection in their vending machines based on their members’ feedback, preferences, and seasonal trends to stay relevant and valuable to generate income year-round.

Promotional Opportunities:

Vending machines can promote special deals, discounts, and new products, increasing sales and excitement about available offerings. This also generates excitement and will keep members returning.

Reduced Labor Costs:

Vending machines operate independently with minimal staff intervention and require less labor costs associated with inventory management and restocking compared to traditional retail setups.

Differentiation From Competition:

Fitness Vending offers a unique amenity that enhances convenience and caters directly to members’ needs and satisfaction, giving it a competitive edge in attracting and retaining members.

Okay, now let us discuss the top Fitness Vending Machines in the industry.

MarketOne Fitness Merchandiser – Elevate Your Gym Experience

Step into a new era of fitness vending with the MarketOne Fitness Merchandiser, designed to cater to the needs of gym-goers. This vending machine provides a wide range of up-gym, fitness, and exercise-related items, with 38 different product selections. It provides gym-goers with everything they need, including supplements, towels, beverages, and more, all in one convenient location.

To expand the product range and cater to a broader range of needs, the MarketOne Fitness Merchandiser can come equipped with an add-on locker. This locker has 12 compartments, providing ample space for bulky and oversized items that may not fit inside the vending machine. By expanding the selection available to customers, gym owners can enhance their customers’ experience. Offering a wide range of fitness equipment and accessories can encourage customers to make additional purchases.

The MarketOne Fitness Merchandiser is designed to provide gym-goers with a comfortable and reliable merchandising experience. It is ADA-compliant, ensuring that all customers can use it comfortably. The vending machine is also ENERGY STAR® rated, making it an environmentally friendly option. You can rest assured that your customers will always receive their products or their money back.

Trimline II Fitness Combo – Hydrate & Energize

The Trimline II Fitness Combo is a vending machine for fitness centers and gyms. This machine provides a top-notch vending experience. It offers a selection of 9 drinks and 20 snack items, ensuring a variety of options to satisfy diverse preferences. Gym owners can offer a variety of their customers’ favorite pre- and post-workout snacks and refreshments, such as protein bars, fruits, energy drinks, and water.

The Trimline II Fitness Combo includes features like the iVend Guaranteed Delivery System to increase your gym members’ satisfaction. It virtually eliminates misvends and ensures that your customers receive their products and their money back. Your gym-goers will love the convenience of quickly accessing what they need for their workout while you and your staff can focus on other business tasks.

Consider adding a custom wrap to the Trimline II Fitness Combo to give it a personalized touch. This wrap can be designed to match your gym’s look and feel, using your brand’s colors and messaging to increase brand awareness. It’s also an effective way to promote your products, draw the attention of gym-goers, and generate revenue. Learn more about custom graphic wraps by clicking here.

Fuel Your Fitness Center With Profits: Get Started Today!

Fitness vending machines provide a convenient and reliable way for gym-goers to purchase all the essential workout accessories while providing an additional revenue stream for gym owners and operators.

With the growing demand for wellness-related services, fitness vending machines offer a unique opportunity for differentiation and growth in the highly competitive fitness industry. By embracing fitness vending machines, operators and fitness club owners can meet the growing demand for wellness-related services, enhance customer satisfaction, boost sales, and differentiate themselves from competitors.

Are you ready to add an additional revenue stream to your business or interested in learning more? Contact Vending.com. Our experts are prepared and excited to answer your vending questions and help you find the perfect solution for your business.

Posted on January 24, 2024 | by Phil Masters | Leave a Comment

Are Vending Machines High Maintenance?

When starting a vending machine business, you may wonder if vending machines require a lot of maintenance. The good news is that they do not. Modern vending machines from a reputable manufacturer are designed to operate efficiently with minimal upkeep. As long as you keep them stocked, cleaned, and serviced periodically, they can run reliably with very few problems.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Break The Mold with Custom Vending Machines

If you have browsed the selection of vending products available at Vending.com, you likely know already that we proudly offer some of the best drink, snack, and combo vending machines in the industry. However, the world of vending has always expanded beyond sodas and munchies, and many machines conveniently dispense novelty vending items you would have to go to specialty or grocery stores. Fortunately, Vending.com has expanded with the industry itself, as we offer a quality selection of non-standard vending machines. If you run a bowling alley, you likely deal with customers constantly needing small products such as cleaning sprays and wrist bands. Rather than spend payroll keeping someone behind a counter to provide these goods, you can invest in a bowling vending machine from Vending.com. This convenient product dispenses everything a dedicated bowler needs, and allows your establishment to generate cash long after your day staff has gone home. We also sell vending machines that dispense car care and tobacco products, which allow you to earn income from customers who would otherwise be going to specialty stores for these products.

As you can see, our commitment to quality vending reaches far beyond snack machines. With a wide suite of novelty vending products for any establishment, Vending.com is proud to help all types of business enjoy steady growth.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Save Big on Snack Machines for a Limited Time

The snack machine is one of the most versatile and popular vending machines in the business, and ours are some of the most affordable around. While we always have great prices on our vending products, our current promotion will allow you to get a snack machine for your establishment for a lower cost than ever. If you have decided to start a new vending venture for the spring season, Vending.com is here to help you get started for cheap!

Our current financing special can put a snack or drink vending machine in your establishment for as low as $58 a month! For next to nothing, you can gain a valuable source of revenue for your business that will surely pay for itself over time. You can purchase our snack vending machines for a whopping $200 off, and we are currently offering white glove delivery on all of our drink machines. With free delivery options, you can be saving as much as $345 on your vending purchase!

Here at Vending.com, spring isn’t just about cleaning, it’s about saving! Ready to enter the vending world? Visit us today to learn more about how to obtain one of our esteemed vending machines for sale for your own establishment!

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.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

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!

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

How Much Could You Make in Vending?

Just how profitable are vending machines? How much money you can make with vending machines will depend on a number of factors. High traffic locations with a soda vending machine, a candy machine and a snack machine will make more than one or two bulk snack machines. Also, some items sell better in certain locales than others. When you see a vending machine for sale and wish to add it to your route, take time to learn about a location and how profitable it is.

Once you have a sense of how much traffic a spot has, use our online calculator to find out what that site will average over a period of a year.

And, don’t be afraid to sell premium products at high price points. Vending Consultants Co. did a study last year of vending machines with items that had profits of $1 or more each. They found that these items are attractive to customers and sell just as well as lower-margin items, meaning your vending machine drives more revenue over time. The next time you look at vending machines for sale, consider choosing those that can offer those premium items and see your income rise.

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Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Keep Your Employees Happy, While Saving Money

A company that keeps its employees happy is more productive overall and can more effectively meet the demands of the marketplace.

While benefits and other significant perks are a main focus for most businesses, smaller areas, such as an employee break room that offers nutritious foods, can also be perceived as important.

Employees usually need a nice, convenient working environment in order to concentrate on work, and spend less energy on decisions that support their general well-being. This is the reason that parking and other basic needs are usually important features of a positive work culture.

In the case of an employee break room, having a positive environment that offers nice decor, ample seating, and a comfortable space for either sitting alone or gathering with a colleague or two over a beverage or a quick meal, is important.

A break between work that recharges energy, gives an employee social support and offers a source of pride is a great gift for your workforce that can establish trust, reduce employee sick days and turnover, and increase your bottom line.

Vending Machine

A vending machine in a company break room is a primary source for snacks and even meals for many employees. While foods are also often purchased elsewhere, the convenience of on-site vending snacks and meal-friendly foods frequently becomes a staple for those working hard and requiring nutritious support to bring them to the next meal. In some cases, selections in a vending machine can actually offer meal replacements, which is a great time save that need to remain on the company grounds between meals.

Your employees may be eagerly anticipating the next vending machine selections that you choose.

Selecting snacks that provide nutrition, such as yogurt, cheese, pita chips, and sugar-free or low-sugar beverages, such as Vitamin Water, can support a healthier culture and extend productivity. If you instead stock a vending machine with mostly sugary snacks and offer fewer healthy options, it could affect the attention span of employees, and even their health.

A vending machine is traditionally considered a source of junk food, but the image and available food options is changing. Stocking an employee break room drink vending machines with tea, water and seltzer water, and a snack vending machine with fruit, and savory healthy foods will help show that the company is supporting their well-being and is aware of the leading health trends.

Purchasing a vending machine for sale and its products through Vending.com, which has been manufacturing vending machines since 1931, will give you the necessary tools to deliver a superior break room environment to your prized employees. It is crucial to work with a trusted and reliable company that knows the industry. From a coffee vending machine to one that includes mostly food products, Vending.com has you covered.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

Vending Wallet & Greenlite Mobile Payment System

If recent trends are to be believed, the concept of paying for goods and services in cash may be a thing of the past – at least as far as millennials are concerned. More and more young people are increasingly paying with Apple Pay and similar types of mobile payment systems that rely more on technology and less on good, old-fashioned currency.

What is Mobile Payment?

Mobile payment uses credit, debit card or bank account information tied to a user’s smartphone to allow them to use technology like near field communication to pay for goods and services at many stores. Apple Pay is perhaps the most famous mobile payment system currently in existence, which allows users to pay for items using their iPhone 6 or similar iOS 8-powered devices. It launched in October of 2014, though it has long since been joined by similar services from many leading providers.

Mobile Payment and Vending Machines

Mobile payment vending machines are gaining a great deal of traction. Vending machines are already designed to offer quick, convenient experiences. This experience has only been made even faster and more efficient thanks to the fact that users can pay for items in seconds using their smartphones, smart watches and similar types of devices. These types of situations also have the benefit of being safer and more secure than a vending machine with a credit card reader.

GreenLite

One example of a mobile payment vending option is the GreenLite Credit Card Reader by Vending.com. It’s a turn-key, cashless technology that is totally secure and offers management 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Built into GreenLite are a number of features that make it incredibly attractive to providers like machine sales tracking, integrated cash versus cashless reporting, alerts for the health and status of a particular machine and more.

In addition to making the vending experience more pleasing for consumers, it’s also making it easier for the vendors themselves to manage their machines and make sure that they’re performing to peak efficiency than ever before.

Keeping up with the breakneck pace of technology has long been seen as a cost of doing business in the modern world. Thanks to mobile payment technology and services like the GreenLite system from Vending.com, however, technology is actually encouraging the investment for vending machine operators and providers all over the world. In addition to turning vending machines into a more customer-centric experience, they also bring with them a host of benefits that would have been thought to be impossible just a few short years ago.

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

New Vending Machine Trends for 2016

Wall decals. Faux freckles. Roasted brussel sprouts. Tailor-made french fries. 2016 has already brought a wide array of trends, and the vending machine is no exception. It’s all about a mixture of personalization, creativity, and ease of access. Here’s what’s happening now, and what you can expect to see over the rest of the year.

More Cash-Free Options. Technology relentlessly moves forward, and fewer and fewer consumers are carrying cash, let alone interested in getting coins as change from a purchase. Chip reading payment options, ubiquitous card swipe devices, and other digital payment options are projected to overtake ‘traditional’ payment methods by the end of this year.
America’s Love Affair With Coffee Continues. With the new, fresh-grinding coffee vending machines, machine coffees are no longer being seen as lesser products. Instead, consumers recognize the value in freshly made and transparent production of their beverages, leading to an increase in demand for these machines.
Continued Movement Away From High Fat Snacks. Snackers are routinely selecting options they perceive to be healthier, such as baked chips and products with added protein, rather than high carb or high fat choices. However, candy bars and other sweet treats remain consistently in demand, suggesting that the curious dichotomy of both healthful and comfort eating remains an American trait.
Fresher Options. Packaged sliced fruits, salads and veggies, custom mashed potatoes, protein packs with nuts and cheeses–these are all hugely in demand currently and their popularity is expected to continue to grow. Even foods traditionally seen as less healthy, like french fries, are being offered ‘made to order.’ Whether it’s the perceived personalization or ideas about equating freshness to wellbeing, purchasers are selecting more and more of these items to fulfill their appetites.
New Locations for Vending Machines. Pop Up vending machines are already appearing in major metropolitan areas. These shorter term sites will offer more complex options, and the novelty and variety will draw in consumers. In some cities, vending machines will be in cabs and buses as well.

Overall, the trends we’re seeing center around increased convenience, more individualized and flexible edible options, and more informed consumers enjoying healthier, customized foods. The savvy vending machine operator will look closely at his or her location to see where this future casting can be incorporated. Get in contact with us to explore your vending machine options!

Posted on January 12, 2021 | by Phil Masters

We Believe in Our Affiliates

Our affiliates are valued partners of Vending.com. Rest assured, if we didn’t believe in a company, we wouldn’t work with them! We’re excited to introduce you to our affiliates and we’re sure you’ll love them as much as we do.

Continue reading to learn more about them!

CHARITABLE VENDING

Charitable Vending is a free vending service for any company or organization nationwide! Check them out if you’re interested in a vending service that donates to charity.

HEALTHIER VENDING

This vending affiliate of ours caters specifically for healthier lifestyles. Give your customers a healthy vending machine with nutritious options for better lifestyle choices. They even have a school program that can customize vending machines with school logos and colors!

INDEPENDENT VENDORS ASSOCIATION

IVA is a vending management company established in 1993. They manage vending services and equipment for all types of businesses all across the USA – only with brand new equipment that is energy efficient to boot!

FINANCING VENDING

FinancingVending.com works with our customers to arrange the most suitable financing program for them and their businesses. They have over 52 years of experience in the industry – needless to say, you’re in good hands!

VENDNET

Vendnet is the leader in the vending machine parts and service industry. They’ll be able to provide the technical expertise and the parts/services that you might need!

THE WITTERN GROUP

The Wittern Group is Vending.com’s parent company which boasts a proud 85 year history of quality products and dependable service.

Until next time,