Vending business. Snack machine - what is it and how to make money on it?

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Technological progress does not stand still, and the number of entrepreneurs is growing every day. Vending combines both statements and is an interesting, modern, and most importantly simple method of trading.

What is vending

Vending is the sale of various goods using special machines. All that an entrepreneur needs is to install such a device, load goods into it and plug it into a socket, like any other household appliance. It works quite simply: the vending machines are equipped with acceptors for banknotes and coins of various denominations (some can give change), they also have a special screen and keys with which the consumer selects the product he needs, and then the product literally jumps into the hands of the potential client.

Types of devices for vendiga

There are a great many different techniques for selling food and drinks. Among them, the most popular are: a snack machine, a coffee machine, vending machines for hot food and non-food products. All of them have a similar technical device, but at the same time their own characteristics inaccording to the types of goods to be sold.

Snack machine

For start-up entrepreneurs, a vending machine for selling various chocolate bars, crackers is well suited, and sometimes it also sells bottled drinks along with them. The snack device is quite easy to maintain. In the case of minor faults, specialized knowledge can be dispensed with. It is enough to read the technical documentation or study the snack machines in detail during operation. Reviews of these trading machines can be found in large numbers on the Internet, and there are also many special forums where entrepreneurs exchange experience and knowledge, as well as useful contacts.

Coffee machine

As well as a snack machine, a coffee machine is a very popular solution for making a profit. It is very good to put a coffee machine next to the vending machine, as a rule, after the client has had a bite, he will want to quench his thirst. This technique can also pour tea, and sometimes milk and jelly, it all depends on the specific device and the selected ingredients.

The key to success

Installation of snack machines and other vending machines in a well-chosen place is the most important moment in the vending business. The chosen location will depend on the traffic and the number of sales. It is very good to install such machines at railway stations, airports, large shopping centers, educational institutions, just large stores (not foodgoods).

The second key factor will be pricing. Do not overcharge, hoping that your client will not have a choice. Most likely, your client will simply pass by and will no longer approach your device, and even tell friends and acquaintances about it. But if the cost of your goods will not differ much from the average retail price, then most likely you will be doomed to success, especially in those points where grocery stores and catering establishments are far away, or if the client’s lunch break is limited to a short period of time.

Maintenance of vending machines

As a rule, start-up entrepreneurs are engaged in the maintenance of devices on their own. There is nothing difficult in turning the key, collecting the proceeds, adding goods or ingredients, adding water in the case of coffee machines. As mentioned above, it is quite possible to fix minor malfunctions on your own, but in general, if repair of snack machines is necessary, it is better to contact specialists. As a rule, qualified service can be provided by the manufacturer of vending machines or their importer, sometimes it is possible on a contract or warranty basis, and sometimes for an additional fee. If there is no way to contact manufacturers or they are located in another city or region, then you can always find a local specialist, especially since the technical device of such equipment is similar to some household appliances and computers, so if there is a demand, then there will be a supply.

What else do you need to do this kind of business

The main thing is to register if you are not an entrepreneur. Otherwise, you need to notify the tax authority of the new activity. You should submit documents to the tax authority and choose the legal form. The most suitable for vending - IP. After submitting the documents, choosing the form of taxation and paying the state duty, and after a few working days, you officially become an entrepreneur. This is necessary, first of all, to solve problems with regulatory authorities, as well as to successfully install your equipment on the territory of other enterprises. Often, no one will contact an individual, and the presence of an individual entrepreneur will increase the chances of successfully concluding an agreement on providing a place for a device.

Next, you need to agree with the owner of the premises on the installation of your machine. If the premises are yours, then this problem has already been solved, but more often novice businessmen go to vending. As a rule, there will be demand from you regarding energy consumption and the actual rental itself. If the place is very accessible, and the person responsible for providing the premises is not accommodating, then they may require a small percentage of your profits, but this is rare.

If you do everything right, your equipment will pay off pretty quickly and start generating a steady income. Good luck!