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Help Children Eat Healthier With Healthy Vending Machines

We’re at the tail end of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a recently introduced national observance created to bring the negative health effects of childhood obesity to light. 1 in every 3 children in America are obese – that’s triple the amount of overweight children as there were in 1971!

What’s the reason behind this cosmic shift? Everyone has a theory, but the cause is probably a combination of the increase in processed foods on the market and the lack of physical activity in young people due to technology overload. The devastating effects of childhood obesity run the gamut of damage, from sluggishness and depression, to increased blood pressure and diabetes, and as far as premature heart problems.

So what can we do to help children make healthier, smarter choices? By meeting them on their turf. Children and teens are just looking for convenient, delicious food choices. For example, 7-11 and McDonald’s locations are often populated by young people just looking to “grab a bite.” Vending machines are placed in every school building and recreational center, offering sugar-laden snacks and caffeinated sodas in a dizzying array of colors and shapes.

Offering our young charges healthier options, in the convenience of vending machines is the perfect solution to help bring smarter choices to the masses. Schools across America are already hopping on this trend. Vending machines are doling out fruits, whole grains, filling fiber, and nutrient-filled water. Michelle Obama, former First Lady and childhood obesity activist, has been encouraging schools to nourish not only only children’s minds, but children’s bodies, with healthy, delicious options to combat the usual potato chip and Pepsi lunch.

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If you’d like to learn more about bringing healthier options to your school, hospital, office, etc, please visit the “Healthier Vending Machines” page on our site. By bringing these options to your employees, customers, and students, you’re helping to combat one of the deadliest health conditions in our country. Make a difference today and explore healthier options in your vending!

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Trimline II Combo Financing Special!

Vending.com is excited to introduce our brand new, limited-time financing special on the new Trimline II Combo Vending Machine! With our new financing special you can pay off your monthly finance payment for the machine and generate $70 in profit with a mere 12 sales a day. With its new state of the art technology, the Trimline II Combo can easily help you bring your vending business to the next level.

Who doesn’t love a snack and a cold drink? The Trimline II Combo scratches both itches at the same time while looking sleek and providing you with the profit you need to stay ahead.

Features of the Trimline II Combo Vending Machine:

  • Can host a wide range of both snacks and cold drinks 29 different snack/drink selections
  • ADA Compliant
  • Credit/Debit capable
  • Accounting mode to monitor transactions and data
  • LIFETIME toll free support
  • Electronic controller
  • iVend® Delivery Sensor System
  • Lighted Braille system

With benefits like these, taking advantage of this offer makes clear sense.  Satisfy the need to pay for the machine while creating revenue and benefiting your bottom line.

Learn more and apply for our limited time financing special today!

 

Until next time!

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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.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle With a Used Vending Machine

Reduce, reuse and recycle – purchasing a refurbished vending machine is a great way to eliminate waste, care for your environment and save some money on what is essentially a like-new machine!

All of our used vending machines are factory-remanufactured and certified by our trained experts to meet the industry’s highest standards for maximum performance. All of our refurbished vending machine come with a one-year limited parts warranty and a 90-day parts warranty on accessory components including coin acceptors, bill acceptors and control boards.

Limited on budget? Not sure if you want to commit to a brand-new vending machine? No worries –  we offer 100% financing. Our used snack machines start at as low as $79.35 per month and our drink machines start at as low as $97.35 per month. The profit on only five sales a day can pay for your machines! Additionally, Vending,com offers FREE White Glove Premium delivery – a $345 value.

Our used vending machines:Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

6 Selection Stand Alone Soda Drink Vending Machine

This sleek vending machine fits in the space of a file cabinet! This machine allows for 6 selections and has the ability to vend 144 bottles, 312 cans or a combination of both bottles and cans. Call us at 1-855-712-8734 for more info on this used machine!

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

10 Selection Soda Drink Vending Machine

Style, variety and capacity. This newer can & bottle drink vending machine offers 10 selections of your customers’ favorite national brand canned and  bottled beverages. Call us at 1-855-712-8734 for more info on this used machine!

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Trimline II Combo Vending Machine

Satisfy your customers and employees with their favorite snacks and beverages with the spacious Trimline II Refreshment Center.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

30 Selection Elevator Vending Machine

Designed to provide the best food service available, the 30 Selection Elevator Vending Machine offers a wide variety of meals, sandwiches, salads, dairy, fresh fruit & beverages that are softly served via a patented elevator delivery.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Used 40 Selection Snack/Candy Vending Machine

With 15 snack, 18 candy and snack cracker, 2 gum & mint and 5 pastry selections, this vending machine has the selection and capacity that a large location demands. Call us at 1-855-712-8734 for more info on this used machine!

 

Call today at 1-855-712-8734 to find out all machine options currently available as inventory changes daily.

Used vending machines are a great affordable option for those on a budget. Satisfy your vending needs and stay within budget with Vending.com.

Until next time!

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Which Vending Machine is Right for You?

We at Vending.com offer different types of snack & drink vending machines, from our new MarketOne Snack 5W to our AB Frozen Food Vending Machine that vends frozen packaged meals, sandwiches,  and wraps to our Express Combo Vending Machine, a vending machine that dispenses chips, candy, crackers, pastries, Pepsi®, Coca-Cola® and other beverages all in one.

However, there are many other types of vending machines out there! Which one is right for you and your workspace?

Combo Snack and Drink: This is the classic vending machine, ideal for any office or hospitality environment. Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometime and what better way than a nice snack or Coke? Check out our full selection here.

Coffee: Another great pick-me-up for the office! Increase productivity in the workplace AND make your employees happy with a warm cup-a-Joe. Kill two birds in one stone. Check out our coffee vending selection here!

Refrigerated and Frozen Food: Cold and frozen food vending machines offer a large selection of sandwiches, microwavable meals, dairy products, and ice cream.

These vending machines are perfect for customers who don’t have time to go anywhere for lunch, but need a full meal. With the ability to vend cold or frozen foods you can offer customers a large selection of satisfying food choices that not only fit their budget, but time allowance as well. These food vending machines are also great for vending frozen foods or ice cream treats. Microwavable meals and dairy products give that added push for customer satisfaction. Check out our food vending selection here!

Snack: Vend candy, nuts, granola, chips and gum from the comfort of your office! Perfect for customers and employees looking for that snack time pick-me-up. Customers see exactly what they are getting when they make choices from our snack vending machines. Check out our snack vending selection here!

Cold Drink: Drink vending machines are a must in today’s busy lifestyles. They’re the first thing people turn to when they’re trying to keep a schedule, but don’t have time to stop somewhere to find the drink they need. Good locations for drink vending machines are usually areas where people are busy working and need something to drink quick! For added convenience, our drink vending machines can be placed in high traffic areas to fit any size space needed.  Check out our drink vending selection here!

Custom: Need something a little more customizable? Not a problem. Whatever specialized business vending needs you have,  we’re able to provide what you’re looking for. Check out our custom vending machines here!

 

So, which one is it going to be?

 

Until next time,
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Drink Up!

Did you know water makes up over 50% of your body? Of course you did – everyone knows it’s super important to stay hydrated!

Unfortunately, most people aren’t drinking enough in a day.  Everyone is different but on average, we should all be drinking about 8 glasses a day give or take depending on your body and lifestyle.

An easy way to keep yourself, your employees, and your customers hydrated and happy is to have a drink vending machine at your place of work.

Vending.com’s drink vending machines can be placed in high traffic areas to fit any size space needed. Our vending equipment is capable of vending cans and bottles, soda, dairy, sport drinks or water options. Good locations for drink vending machines are usually areas where people are looking for that quick pick me up! Think break room or office kitchen.

Our Vending Machines

6 Selection Satellite Vending Machine

The green AB 6/300 Satellite vends most beverage containers on the market including twelve ounce cans, twenty and twenty-four ounce bottles, and even sixteen ounce bottled water. Space is always an issue, especially when it comes to vending locations. The six selection cold drink satellite vending machine provides the key to reducing your vending footprint! Learn more here.

10 Selection Drink Vending Machine

The AB 10/500 vends most beverage containers on the market including twelve ounce cans, twenty and twenty four ounce bottles, and even sixteen ounce bottled water. A bright eye catching back-lit graphic sign and lighted product display helps draw in customers. Energy saving LED lighting enhances product presentation promoting more sales and means no bulb servicing for 5 years! The guaranteed delivery sensor system on this bottle vending machine keeps customers satisfied and reduces service calls for misloaded product. Learn more here.

40 Selection Soda Drink Vending Machine

Give your customers the variety they deserve! The AB 40/240E selection Beverage Center is one of the most versatile beverage merchandisers on the market and delivers all your customers favorite carbonated beverages, juices, dairy and energy drinks via a patented elevator delivery system. Equipped with the latest in electronic controls, an electronic coin changer and bill acceptor as well as our money back vend sensing technology, this vendor is one of the most versatile and profitable machines available.

Until next time,

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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,

 

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Free Vending Machine – Yep, Totally Free

Free Vending Machine

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,

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The Vending.com Customer Assurance Program

The Vending.com Customer Assurance Program

Why join Vending.com’s Customer Assurance Program?

If you’re Vending.com customer, you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. Vending.com’s Customer Assurance Program provides customers with an Extended Parts Warranty and Maintenance Program on new models of machines. This provides YOU,  the customer, the  assurance that your equipment is covered and will run trouble-free for years to come.

 

Customer Assurance Program Features:

#1: Complimentary Lifetime Technical Support:  Vending.com’s Customer Assurance Program provides customers with toll-free access to technical support via VendNet’s telephone support for the ENTIRE life of the machine. This means that you can get LIVE support from a real human over the phone for FREE, for as long as your machine lives. This feature alone can potentially save you thousands in technical support fees.

#2: Two Year Parts Warranty: Under Vending.com’s Customer Assurance program, defective parts will be repaired or replaced for a two (2) year period. If you should run into any issues with your vending machine parts, Vending.com will fixed at no cost to you for a full two years post-purchase!

#3: Three Year Preventative Maintenance Program: Our Customer Assurance Program includes an overall check-up of the equipment and payment system, plus adjustments if necessary. Preventative Maintenance Program begins after year one (1). Additionally, you will receive  Preventative Maintenance Program visits annually into years two (2) through four (4). What does this translate into? FREE Vending Machine “checkups” for the first four years of your machine ownership.

 

How do I sign up for the Vending.com Customer Assurance Program?

Contact our team at Vending.com today to learn more about joining the CAP Program. We’re excited for you to join this unique group of profit-savvy vending machine owners in taking the smart, preventative move that save you thousands of dollars and gives you priceless peace of mind.

Gain Peace of Mind with Our Customer Assurance Program

Gain Peace of Mind with Our Customer Assurance Program

Purchasing a top-quality vending machine is only part one of your vending investment. Maintaining your machine to perfect working order is crucial to the ultimate profitability of the venture. As vending machine experts with an 85-year history of excellence, we fully understand the concerns of vending machine owners with all degrees of experience, from first-ever machine purchasers to skilled veterans: how can I ensure my machine stays in perfect working order?

Vending.com grants you peace of mind with our Customer Assurance Program. This program provides our customers with both an Extended Vending Machine Warranty on parts AND a Maintenance Program on our newer machine models. This program ensures your machine is covered and will run problem-free for many years to come.

Here are some additional features of this incredible, value-filled program:

COMPLIMENTARY LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

You heard us right: technical support for as long as your machine shall live. You receive toll-free access to our technical support staff via VendNet’s Phone Support staff for the life of the machine.

TWO YEAR PARTS WARRANTY:

The program allows for a grace period of two years, where defective parts will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge to you.

THREE YEAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM:

The Customer Assurance Program also includes a “well-visit” for an overall checkup of the equipment, payment system, and hardware. Adjustments, if necessary, are made to ensure the smooth operation of the machine. The Preventative Maintenance Program begins after year one, and extends annual visits into years two through four.

We’d love to help you gain more peace of mind by joining our Customer Assurance Program. Please get in touch with us to learn more!

Vending 4 Pets: Ready to Do Some Dog-gone Good?

Attention: Pet-lovers everywhere! Vending.com is pleased to introduce you to our latest charitable vending endeavor. We all know there are thousands of homeless, abandoned, and undeniably adorable pets living in local shelters just looking for someone to love. As avid pet-lovers ourselves, we want to help bring relief to shelters that so desperately need our financial assistance to keep their doors open to needy animals.

Therefore, Vending 4 Pets was born! Vending 4 Pets invites your customers and employees to support a local shelter or rescue league through the purchases they make from your vending service. Every time a purchase is made through one of these vending machines for pets, patrons have the opportunity to make a donation to help our furry friends. You gain profits from your machine, the shelter animals gain support, and your patrons feel great about giving to a worthy cause!

Getting this program set up for your machine is simple, painless, and profitable…and comes at no cost to you. It can be applied to any machine.  How does it work? Here are some FAQ’s:

 

Q: Is this vending machines for pets program really free?

A: Yes! There is no cost to you whatsoever for the vending equipment or service. Your customers or employees simply make purchases from the vending machines as they wish.

 

Q: What products will be sold from your vending machines for pets?

A: It is your choice! You select every item! We want to sell what you want to enjoy.

 

Q: How much do the products cost from your vending machines?

A: Our products are market priced for your area. You will pay no more than similar vending machines in your community.

 

Q: Will you help to have my existing vending service removed?

A: Yes. We are vending experts and will coordinate all aspects for a smooth transition.

 

Q: How long will it take to get your vending machines installed in our business?

A: It will take about two weeks from the time you grant us permission until the vending machines arrive.

 

Vending 4 Pets is a vending service that takes care of all the vending machine details so you don’t have to. Let us show you how easy it is to raise money for animal shelters in your area. Get in touch with us to inquire about this vending machines for pets program, or visit this page to learn more.

 

Vending 4 Pets, A Wittern Group Company based in Des Moines Iowa provides high quality vending service in all 50 states to benefit animal shelter and rescue leagues in your area. There is no cost to the business or to the recipient of the donations. Our company has served the needs of the vending industry since 1931 with thousands of satisfied customers.

 

Do you need more funds for activities and after-hours programs?

Vending MachinesLooking for a fundraising idea to help your religious organization, non-profit activities or after-hours programs? Why not give vending a try. With years of experience, vending.com has what it takes to help you succeed. We can help your church generate extra funds today with no hassle and no initial cash outlay!

Our program is simple.  Fill the machine with your choice of snacks and cold drinks and watch the sales go up. Only six (6) product sales per day with the Express Combo Vending Machine for sale will cover the cost of your machine. Any additional product sales are 100% profit for your church functions. Fund your after-hours program while making sure no stomachs are growling.

Don’t take our word for it – see what our customers have to say about Vending.com.

“We came across Vending.com during our search for a vending machine for our Youth Ministry. We were impressed with the timely response and in-depth product knowledge of our Vending.com account representative. Our machine paid for itself in only nine months and serves as a profitable income stream for our Youth Department.”  

Min. Gabrielle B. Mills

Rose Hill Church – Baton Rouge, LA

Not sure how to get started? We have you covered. We can design a program that suits the unique needs of both your organization  and the program you wish to fund.

Plus, we’ll even help you customize your machine so that people know that they are helping a good cause – which will lead to even more sales and reaching your goals even faster!

Need any more reasons?

  • Flexibility
  • Your choice of snacks and drinks
  • Assistance every step of the way
  • Our world-famous service and commitment to quality

Have questions? Ready to give it a try? Give us a call at 1-855-712-8693 or fill out this form.

Buy Used Vending Machines With Confidence – Here’s How:

When it comes to buying things second-hand, everyone knows the one key factor you need to consider: the previous owner.

That’s why, when it comes to purchasing a used vending machine from Vending.com, you can move forward with absolute confidence. Every machine we sell – and resell – is backed by our unshakable devotion to quality and service. Our used vending machines are factory remanufactured & certified by our trained experts to meet industry high standards for maximum performance.

What are the amazing benefits to buying a used vending machine from Vending.com?

  • 1 year warranty on machines
  • 90 day parts warranty on coin acceptors, bill acceptors and control boards
  • Service and Parts Support “Hot Line” 866-248-9941
  • 100% financing
  • White Glove Premium delivery “FREE” ($345.00 value)
  • …all backed by the signature Vending.com service guarantee!

What machines do we offer?

Snack machines for as low as $79.35/month. These machines will pay for themselves after only 5 purchases! Now you can gain the extra profits of a fully functioning vending machine without the usual costliness. Some used snack machines include the 30 Selection Elevator Vending Machine, the 40 Selection Candy/Snack Machine, and Combo Vending Machines.

Drink machines for as low as $97.35/month. This machine also pays for itself after approximately 5 purchases! Treat your patrons to a nice cold drink from one of our top-of-the-line used drink machines. Drink machines for resale include the 6 Selection Standalone Drink Machine, the 10 Selection Drink Machine, and Combo Vending Machines.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call and we can help find the right machine for you! When your budget is a priority, you can still have your vending needs met while keeping costs down. If you’re in need of a low-end pricing option, our factory refurbished and certified used vending machines are the best option on the market. We also offer machine servicing and parts for sale – a one-stop-shop for all of your vending machines needs!

Are you ready to finally offer your patrons what they’ve been asking for? Used vending machines are the most cost-effective option for your business. Call today to find out what machine options are currently available, as inventory changes daily.

 

Vending.com’s Free Full Service Vending Program

Vending.com is your one-stop source for vending machines! We offer free full service vending programs for business owners.

The Full-Service Program is designed for businesses that want to place vending machines at their facilities without having to purchase and service the vending machines themselves.

Purchasing or servicing vending machines for your location is not something you want to do, but it would be nice if someone else did it. Costs can start to add up very quickly when it comes to managing a vending machine, with our full-service program, you get to reap the benefits of having a convenient vending machine, without the backend hassle.

The Full-Service Vending Program comes at no cost to you. Vending.com provides you with 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.

If you’re interested in taking full advantage of Vending.com’s Free Full Service Vending Program, or in any of the other incredible snack vending machine sale items or other products available to order on the website right now, please contact us today for more information.

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.

The Unexpected Advantages of Having a Coffee Vending Machine

There is not an unlimited list of ways to improve employee productivity, increase morale, minimize distractions, and save time and money in an office setting. But, one way to achieve all these goals and more is to install a coffee vending machine in your work, business, reception, or office space. Let’s explore what the more nuanced advantages of having a coffee vending machine are.

  • Harmony. One obvious boon to any shared space is that a coffee vending machine allows every individual to have a beverage to suit their own unique desires, without inconveniencing others. No more worries about who last bought milk, or who forgot to stock decaf: the coffee vending system solves these issues entirely.
  • Diversity. In the same vein as harmony, a coffee vending machine offers the advantage of diversity of beverage options, making each employee’s drink selection effectively unique. Instead of having to settle for a specific office coffee “everyone” will be able to tolerate, a coffee vending machine allows everyone to have exactly the beverage they would like best.
  • Purity. The most common complaint surrounding office coffee is the maintenance involved. Cleaning, washing, servicing, filling, emptying–the list of associated chores never seems to end, and no one relishes these tasks. A coffee vending machine removes all these chores, and the necessity of any employee having the burden of performing them.
  • Thrifty. While the initial outlay for a coffee vending machine may be greater than the weekly cost for coffee supplies, the savings that can be realized over even the course of a few months is significant.
  • Clarity. This vending machine advantage is obvious. Caffeine (when used appropriately) is a mental stimulant. Even the simple act of taking a short break and getting refreshment provides employees with an opportunity to reset and re-energize, even if they partake in a non-caffeinated selection. Additionally, by providing a high-quality coffee vending machine on site, employees no longer need to take lengthy, distracting breaks to walk or even drive to the nearest coffee shop.

Coffee vending machines are showing up in every imaginable venue–from the office break room to the automotive shop waiting room to simply sitting alongside other quality vending machines. For more information on the machines offered by Vending.com, please visit our website.

What to Expect in the Vending Machine Market for 2017

2016 was a strong and vibrant year for vending machine technology and sales alike. Looking at the specific trends and developments, as well as the progression of each over the past year, can help us make some assessments for the future. There are also new developments coming in 2017 that should be very exciting for vendors and end users alike.

Let’s take a moment to look at the cutting edge technological improvements that have been instituted recently, in addition to some previews of new changes to come in the next 12 months. The biggest news in this area last year was the stratospheric growth of proprietary cashless payment options like Apple Pay for vending machines. What this opens the door for is targeted promotions and socially activated vending, based on a user’s sales history, social media use, and location. Whether promotions take the form of discounts, loyalty programs, or sales, the potential for developing user relationships is our first area of predicted growth.

Another vending machine sphere that experienced proliferation in 2016? Specialized and customized vending machines far beyond the snack food realm. Encompassing fresh foods, non-food items, office supplies, and more, businesses increasingly availed themselves of the near limitless potential for onsite vending machines to meet every need. It’s safe to say that, once clients enjoy the benefits of flexible vending services, they will continue to find new ways to employ them in even more realms.

The final segment that we firmly believe will experience continued growth in 2017 is that of fresh and healthy food options, even beyond snacks. Already, vending machines offer crisp fruits as well as meal components, but the future may involve customized juicing stations to take advantage of the latest nutritious food trends. Sustained demand and even escalation are expected for fresh, whole food options, including nuts and seeds, along with increased demand for more exotic or unusual food options.

Knowing the trends is the first step, but until they’re put into action and into machines for people to purchase, it’s all theoretical. Staying abreast of the best current practices plus employing a judicious amount of ‘futurecasting’ is the strongest way to guarantee success for vending machine owners, operators, and end users.

Vending.com is the best online location to explore various types of machines and learn about the most effective ways to augment and sustain your business.

What We Can Learn From Diverse Vending Machines

The traditional soda and snack vending machine concept has developed exponentially in the last decade. More and more companies and industries are recognizing the potential vending machines have to grow their businesses. Cosmetics, cupcakes, clothing, and even Apple products are appearing in vending machines all over the world.

Incorporating vending machines in your business model may be the best way to build your business and attract new potential customers. Here are some of the benefits:

Low-cost expansion. Vending machines provide a relatively inexpensive way to expand your brand across the globe. Unlike brick and mortar stores, vending machines require comparably little capital to get started. Vending machines also have virtually no labor costs outside of stocking the machines. Strategically placing vending machines in busy malls and high-end hotels can provide businesses with a way to increase profitability and grow their brand.

New technology. Advances in vending machine design are providing businesses with personalized machines tailored to their needs.  For example, companies wishing to sell fresh fruit and veggies in cafeterias are now able to do so with improved refrigeration technology. New developments in mobile payment options, such as Apple Pay, have also made vending machines more successful. Research has shown that use of mobile payment options not only increases sales, but also tends to lead to customers spending more in each transaction.  

Unique appeal. Designing iconic vending machine concepts can be a great way to attract new customers and evolve your company’s image. The Cupcake shop Sprinkles has had incredible success with their “Cupcake ATM” idea. The unique idea has drawn attention from newsgroups, social media, and most importantly consumers.  Creating a one-of-a-kind vending machine design can make your brand stand out from competitors.

New vending machine concepts may be your company’s next step to take business to the next level. When you are ready to invest in a vending machine of your own, visit our website to explore the various types of machines available, as well as to learn more about how to maximize your vending machine business endeavor.

Create a Break Room Your Employees Will Love

A company’s break room is an integral part of the modern workplace. Employees spend a great deal of their waking hours in the office, and they need a place to go where they can clear their mind for a few moments after a stressful meeting or phone call.

When first getting a tour of a new workplace, the break room is one of the first places that an employee sees. Break rooms are where employees spend a large portion of their time when they’re not actively working. Some companies, like Google, have interactive games and relaxation rooms to help their employees get a break from hectic yet creative work schedules. We’ve compiled a list of what you can do to make your employees happier in their workspace:

Spruce up the decor

Decorating a break room can be affordable, a tip to keep the cost down is to find furniture from a second-hand store. There are plenty of second-hand stores such as Goodwill that have well-appointed furniture and accessories at a bargain price.

Offer free vending machines

Another low-cost option, vending machines provide employees with delicious snacks and beverages to your employees for enjoyment throughout the workday. As a vending machine distributor, we can help you make your break room better for your employees.

Set out interactive games

Providing games, such as board games, provides an opportunity for your employees to mingle and blow off some steam. In the age of electronics, our communication is spent online more often, board games and interactive games can help to boost employee interaction and overall morale.

Ultimately, your company culture determines the type of break rooms you have for your employees. These are just a few suggestions to help embody your company culture on a daily basis.

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Breaking Into the Vending Industry Scene Safely and Profitably

Vending machines are known to be a very lucrative industry with relatively low overhead costs. Whether as an independent operation or an additional revenue generator for your existing business, items can be sold with minimal or no staffing or facility rental costs. Another great quality of this type of venture is flexibility–you can move your machine to higher traffic areas as needed, as well as change the type and quantity of goods you sell from week to week, season to season, and year to year.

For individuals and businesses that are thinking about making an investment in a vending machine for sale for their business operation, there are some essential factors to consider. Before you purchase the machine itself, consider these important questions:

  • Does my state or municipality require licensing to operate a vending machine?
  • What tax regulations do I need to be aware of as a merchandiser?
  • Where will my machine be located and what are the rent costs associated with that location?
  • What time investment am I able to reasonably make in stocking, repairing, and maintaining the machine? Will there be a need to hire additional personnel?

Once these key issues are squared away, you can start to get specific on details such as what you will sell, how to price your goods, and who your supplier(s) will be. The possibilities with a vending machine venture are endless, and you can continually adapt as you learn what works for your business and what does not.

When you are ready to invest in a vending machine of your own, visit our website to explore the various types of machines available, as well as to learn more about how to get into and maximize your vending machine business endeavor.