Good Day Folks,

I have been thinking about getting into the vending business for some time now and have run across a business that is for sale with 55 machines, 38 bulk candy, 14 pop, 5 snack and a 1993 Astro Mini van, what would one pay for something like this to expect to make a go of it and is it really a good idea to purchase a bunch of older machines? The way I look at it is, it is all set up and I can build on what exists, but on the other hand am I going to be spending too much time fixing? I spoke to the fellow that curently owns the business and he tells me that the business consists of a bunch of machines that he has purchased over the years from other businesses that have sold, they are older but have been virtually trouble free, he says, also he tells me that he spends about 35 hours a month on the route and pulls about $30,000/year part time of course is this acurate do you think, how imposible would it be to build on this figure I would eventually like to "FIRE MY BOSS" and make a living with this of course I am going to keep my current job and do this part time to begin with until I really get my feet wet, any expert advise would be greatly appreciated, I don't want to get stuck with another one of those hair brain sceams of mine....

Hi jkosmoney,

I am not sure if this will help but have you looked into vending but healthy type of vending? I am trying to pass the words around about this business just for the kids sake. I spoke to a gentelman in Los Angeles about the business and he was really informative about the business. He own Vend Natural, Inc. I understand that he has secured vending location and its at school sites. I think you should talk to him about this. I am not sure in what states. You might want to inquiring about business as well. Have a look at what they offer-vendnatural

gary00

Well the machines sure are nice looking! I run a forum as well (link below) My membership is mostly bulk vendors however we have a small community of full liners there too. Feel free to spread the word to them as well.

caserri,

Thank you for the info. I agree that the machines are attractive. They did a good job with it. Hopefully that can get some attention from the new comer to the business. I will sign up with VENDiscuss.com and post it there also.
I hope, eventually all vendors will support the use of natural healthy snacks in their business. The products might be pricy but I do think it's worth it for our kids.

G

Gary,

I just visited vendnatural.com. I am very intrigued, are you an employee of vendnatural?

Hi Caserri,

No, Iam not an employee of vendnatural but the person that runs the company was someone that I talked to early this year. I offered to pass the word about healthy food to push more vendors to get into the healthy snack for our kids. I have 2 daughters that started public school about 6 years ago, I just hate to see my kids exposed to the unhealthy products. This is one way to get people that wanted to start in the business to realize that they can "kill 2 birds with one stone" because our kids are the one thats hurting........

G

Hi, I am not an owner of a machine yet, I am looking to take the leap and would like some advice as to what I need to have before a locate my first machine. Like do I need city permits? How do I find a charity to work with? and is there any paper work or computer software to help me with keeping track of my taxes? Any other info would be greatly appreciated thank you.

I came accross your post and thought I throw this at you. Have you also thought of all natural and organic type of vending?
For those who are interested in vending business, I try to pass on the fact that we more healthier food in vending machine for our kids. There multiple companies out their that will assist you with all of your needs and questions as far as permits and such. Do a google on "organic and natural vending locations".

Gary

Natural and Organic Vending with VendNatural.com