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[Laurie]

Hi- I am very new to this business. I hope to purchase a small route next week. I was told it averages about 13.50 per month - is that good?

Can this be a lucrative business where I can eventually quit my job and do vending full-time?

Thanks.

[jojostar]

i would love to know....i am trying to purchase some machines myself..
want to start part time and work up.....any advice...jojo

[MO Vend]

Hi- I am very new to this business.  I hope to purchase a small route next week.  I was told it averages about 13.50 per month - is that good?

Can this be a lucrative business where I can eventually quit my job and do vending full-time?

Thanks.

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I bought 32 Tri-Vend, bulk candy, vending machines three years ago and entered the vending business. First, I got ripped off by the machine manufacturer and didn't receive my machines for 6 months. Be very careful. Second, I found that the machines, in a decent location, grossed about $10-$15/month. With the gas prices the way they are, I have calculated that in order for this business to support me, I would need around 350 machines. I recently sold all but 7 of my bulk vending machines, at a loss, and invested in soda machines.

Hope this helps...

[GumballRon]

It's like anything else, some people can be better at it than others. It takes the right frame of mind. I place both small and large machines. I have done better with the larger ones. They cost more but there is advantages. Most vendors won't make the investment so you have less competition. Usually the bigger machines can get into bigger stores. As they are larger, they hold more product and you can come back less and therefore save on time and gas. As they are bigger, they are more noticed and sell better. My spirals do much better than my little Beavers. Food for thought.

I have been self-employed most of my life. When I started my vending businesss I already had other businesses and did not need to depend on it for a full-time income. I did not put that much effort into it and it grew mostly out of word of mouth. Give good service and run your business professionally and you will get word of mouth. Now my vending business is my main business. Like anything else, it helps to love what you are doing.

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Hi- I am very new to this business.  I hope to purchase a small route next week.  I was told it averages about 13.50 per month - is that good?

Can this be a lucrative business where I can eventually quit my job and do vending full-time?

Thanks.

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Bulk Candy Vending machines can make you money. You have to get good locations though.
Gumballs are the most profitable candy to vend even though M&M with Peanuts seem the most popular. You have to grow this business over time and it will not be profitable at first. It will take around a year to see break even on your first machines. Not bad for a new business though that you can eventually sell for a profit. Check out our Free Blog at http://bulkvending.blogspot.com