About The BULK VENDING BUSINESS
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The bulk vending business is based on selling of low-cost snacks and trinkets to children and adults through non-powered machines designed for high product capacity, endurance, and low maintenance. The business has existed in the United States since at least 1888.
Bulk vending machines are a potentially high-dollar business if approached with a keen attention to detail, cost vs. expenses, and an eye on location. As they say in real estate, it’s about location, location, location.
Gumball Machine Warehouse is here to help you find the right machine for that right location — which is why we carry such a large offering of machines and product refills. Once you have your business plan and funding in place, you can start a bulk vending business. But which machines should you purchase?
There are basically three main types of bulk vending machines, excluding soda and snack machines which fit in their own classification known as “full line vending” due to their higher costs, income, and servicing needs. The three bulk vending machines include those that vend candy, gumballs and nuts, stickers and tattoos, and toy vending machines.
While there is some overlap on what kinds of products the machines can vend (for example, machines with candy wheels can vend .62” or smaller gumballs), in general the machines are configured for a specific product type. However, in most cases the machines can be reconfigured to vend another product type by changing the internal dispensing wheel.
In addition, the machines span the gamut from the very small and elegant antique gumball machine to the larger sticker and toy capsule vending machines. Those wanting to start a vending route business should invest in a larger-capacity machine (the triple vend is an idea package for many locations) and a heavy-duty stand.
If you have located a potential high-traffic high-income spot (and are very confident of its’ potential), you may wish to consider a vending rack system or a large 8-column sticker machine. Don’t be afraid to buy more than one machine to mount on a dual- or triple-head stand to start a new location, as the cost breaks will work in your favor in most cases.
By now, you are sure to have questions. Explore the Gumball Machine Warehouse website, research your options and read our blog articles, and contact our staff with questions. Thank you for considering us for your bulk vending business needs. |
