Installing Vending Machines

For employees who can’t leave their office, snack and beverage vending machines setup within the premises are a good way of appeasing their hunger. There are various options available to you for the installation of vending machines in your company.

Here are a few alternative ways to do this.

If you own a medium sized business with 20-50 people, you can get the local vending operators to setup vending machines at your location. This will enable you to enjoy the benefits of a vending machine while its maintenance, filling, collection and insurance will be undertaken by the vending operator himself. You may also negotiate the price of the products being offered to your employees so that you can get a subsidized rate.

If you are not ready to invest a large amount of money for installing vending machines in your premises, there are vending machine suppliers who provide machines on rent or even used machines. However, in this case you will have to take care of the vending machine on your own.

Rented vending machines may also have various conditions attached to them. Products may have to be purchased from the vending machine supplier only. This may include their profit margin and the products may be costlier than other sources. Your product cost may go upto $100 per month in such a situation.

As you can charge as much as you want on the vending products from customers and get considerable amount of control, this is a good way of starting a low-capital vending machine.

If you want total control over your vending machines, you should consider buying a new Planet Antares vending machine. This allows you ultimate control and freedom to price the products as per your discretion. You would not have to share your profits or agree to any stipulations given by the vending machine supplier.

While a new bulk candy machine costs about $350-450, snack machines can be a little more expensive ($ 3000-5000). If you want a reasonably priced machine, you need to research the various types of machines offered by superior vending machine suppliers like Planet Antares. This will help you decide the best vending machine for your office or store. You can find a good bargain if you compare different companies for the type of machines offered and their reliability.
Steer clear of the companies offering a ‘golden opportunity’ through vending machines. If vending is not your primary business, treat it like a good supplement and not a money making machine