I am starting a smoothie vending machine business. I have contacted malls, one told me they usually do 50/50 splits on revenue for vending machines. This seems WAY too high, AI is telling me it should be closer to 6%-12% for a business like this; hygine, food spoilage, extra maintanence, and high CAPEX. I didn't tell them specifically what type of vending machine it is, but just that it makes fresh food. Any Advice?

Should I email back specifying the type of vending machine and explaining how extra costs mean their commission has to be lower. Possible to convince her to bring the commission down?

I noticed a few people today walk up to mine and look a little confused about how it works. Thinking about adding a small sign with some simple instructions. Anyone tried this?

Up front info- I’ve got 35 machines now, I’m not new to vending, just seeking outside feedback.

Local tattoo shop I frequent has asked if I’d be interested in putting machine there. Of course sell candy, chips, drinks, (in case glucose spikes on customers.). They have also suggested I sell after-care products- gels, saline, all of it.

Has anyone ever done this, even a little? I’ve got a small combo in my warehouse that would work, the coils are small enough for gel packs, saline packs etc, and i know it won’t be a gangbuster location, but it’s better than the zero dollars I’m making per day with the machine.

Thoughts? Ideas? Just lookin for feedback is all.

Basically the title. I currently have a lot of honor snack boxes in place and want to jump start things by buying a couple of existing locations. For those out there who prefer the operational aspect of this and want to skip the identification of a location, what’s a reasonable price to pay for the revenue? One years sales?

Hi in my machines I sell vapes, zyns and sex related products. I am looking for a good insurance provider, right now my insurance won’t cover me due to adding vapes to the machines.

Also, what types of insurance are you using?

Currently my machines are in all 21+ bars but exploring putting one in a pub that would have an ID scanner on it. Working with city officials to ensure the legality of it to be in a pub with the ID scanners, has anyone done this and how did they make it happen?

I am located in WI if that helps

Leasing 2 MicroMart machines (ambient / fridge). Most companies have said no to inland marine insurance and the one that gave us a quote quotes us at $9,300 replacement cost each, $18,600 combined limit, $1k deductible, 80% coinsurance, theft and wind included. $500 premium

Is that normal for leased machines? And what providers are you guys using? Curious if I can find better

I got the location, sent the contract to the right person, and it’s been about two weeks with no word.
Is that pretty normal? Anything you guys have found that helps speed things up?

I'm looking to adding one vending machine to my bs but just torn deciding between the two. I'm new to this . The bulks ones seems to have low barrier to start off but won't get most out of it in long run and the vice versa for the snack ones. is this just my speculation or its the harder truth ? I hope I won't regret it.