Want start in the vending business.

[erugalde]

Hi everyone, I've want to start my own vending business, the problem is I've got two jobs and work 6 sometimes 7 days a week, so there's no time for me to look for locations, so I want to buy a small venging route but not sure if it's a good option, right now there are 2 for sale:

One claims to have 4 machines in 2 buildings grossing 600-700 per month, he is asking 5500, the other one12 locations, with multi-head coin op vending machines. Plus 6 additional machines to expand route. 300-400 gross per month, and asking 2200, what do you guys think, is it a good option?

[PerformaVending]

What kind of machines? What sort of locs? Do they have all their tax records to verify the volume pulled? What contracts, commissions, or outside agreements exist that you would be bound to?

 

You'll want answers for all of these before you make a jump to buy an existing route. Bear in mind you'll also need some time for service calls, stocking, and occasionally cleanup- especially if the machines are of a lower quality, or in rougher locs. If you're pressed for time to the point you can't locate, you might not want to take on a full route without knowing you have the time and resources to learn it and maintain it. I'm not saying this to discourage you- I'd just rather have you consider this carefully before you spend a few grand on something you may come to regret.

 

Whatever you choose to do, we are here to help. Good luck!

[erugalde]

Wow, I didn't know all that, thanks for your help.I'll keep posting here

[PerformaVending]

Wow, I didn't know all that, thanks for your help.I'll keep posting here

 

Glad we could help. If you've got any questions, we'll be happy to answer!