smartvendnw Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 There are a ton of apartments in my area. And I mean a ton. I've read on sites that they can be solid locations. Are they really worth pursuing? Any demographic I should target? Just beverage and/or snacks too? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchligVend Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I have a lot of apartments I would say 50% are apartments, they do very well... Lower the income the better, But have a supply of parts available or invest in cages, they will get vandalized Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc vending Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Not worth the vandalism too me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvending Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Apartments have never done that well in my area. Low end hotels on the other hand are great here. Once you get the proper security on the machines they usually just give up on vandalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have a newer complex that is all college students, it is a solid producer (about 60-70% cashless!). The machine is inside the clubhouse building, which requires a key code to enter when the rental office is closed, so all together security is good. I would say the younger demographic apartments would do well; older people who know how to grocery shop and stock their own kitchens not so much! And for sure security is a big concern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Vandalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Not worth it. Avoid placing them in laundry rooms. Most break ins happen in laundry rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 The beverage machine would potentially be inside the 24 hour access clubhouse, by the pool. And there are security cameras. It's a 32 acre community, like 800 families. So tempting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 bottom line, I would try it, that's a big complex and the kids might make it pay off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I'd say from the pictures and your description, it's worth taking a chance on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amrap1 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I manage an Apartment Community and have 1 Pepsi Machine at our pool. Only used 3 months a year, but I almost double my cost. I don't pay for electricity. I truly believe that if you stick with higher income/higher rent communities, put them in secure areas and have the right product in the right places you'll do well. Pop/Water machine in the office and or pool, Sport drinks in Fitness Room, Pop and snack machine in a break room or community room and so on. The trick...which I cannot seem to convince the Owners of, is that it isn't for profit...it's an amenity like a playground. It doesn't make them cash, it keeps people there. Ed Getting RICH 1 quarter and a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 If I were to gamble on an apartment complex I would use a Vendo 721 HVV and have it totally cashless. Credit card only. The HVV is the best fight against vandalism. Thieves don't have time to try and break into them. No money in vendor either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 I decided to move forward with apts. The original community (picture above) is still in process. I was able to secure a 800 unit community and a 500 unit community last week though. The machines will be inside the clubhouses. Thanks for all the input. I swear this forum is the best thing that happened to my business. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvending Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I decided to move forward with apts. The original community (picture above) is still in process. I was able to secure a 800 unit community and a 500 unit community last week though. The machines will be inside the clubhouses. Thanks for all the input. I swear this forum is the best thing that happened to my business. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Best of luck! Did you get drinks and snacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Best of luck! Did you get drinks and snacks? Yes. Drink/Snack at the 500 unit and 2 drink at the 800 unit. They have 4 pools- crazy big place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Let us know how they're doing. I'm planning on putting more time and energy into my business here soon, so if these work out for you, I would mind doing the same locally. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Let us know how they're doing. I'm planning on putting more time and energy into my business heterogeneous soon, so if these work out for you, I would mind doing the same locally. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk For sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amrap1 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I work at an Apartment Complex in Cleveland. Our Management Company has Apartments and Condo's. I think it's an untapped source of income. The problem is convincing the Management that it's more for providing a service to their residents than making them money. Anyone in the Cleveland Ohio area trying to break into the Apartment field? Let's talk Amrap getting RICH 50 cents at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Smartvendnw, how are the apartments going for you? Where did you end up placing the machines? I got a lead today on an apartment near my current route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Smartvendnw, how are the apartments going for you? Where did you end up placing the machines? I got a lead today on an apartment near my current route.I'm super happy so far! I located 3 apts. My best is the 500+ unit location (other 2 communities are 350ish units). In just under 4 weeks I'm $500 plus in sales w/high of $55 in one day. My other two so far after 3 weeks are about $85 week.2 of the 3 are combos though because of limited space. The one doing great is letting me rearrange their laundry facilities to place a dedicated pop machine. I expect sales to jump even more. I'd then run tea, water, energy drinks out of the combo. The CC reader has been money too. BT$ Location is critical for traffic and security. Make sure there's tons of kids. I swear every time I visit a kid is walking out with a candy and pop. [emoji383][emoji1303][emoji6] BT$ The set ups. So far so good. BT$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Looking good. I'm not sure on specifics, but I do know it's a nicer complex that was just recently renovated. I'll find out more on Tuesday. Those are some good lookin machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikez76sp Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 What is the make and model of those machines? they look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartvendnw Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 What is the make and model of those machines? they look nice. First pic is a AMS 39" combo Sensit 3- 2012 Second is a USI iVend. Believe it's a 09 or 10. Third is a USI iVend 3 wide- 2004 I believe. And a DN276e multi price bev. BT$ What is the make and model of those machines? they look nice. First pic is a AMS 39" combo Sensit 3- 2012 Second is a USI iVend. Believe it's a 09 or 10. Third is a USI iVend 3 wide- 2004 I believe. And a DN276e multi price bev. BT$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikez76sp Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Great! Thank you I like that AMS combo looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KychrisKy Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Place them where cameras can see them if not Get a wifi camera set up to watch for vandalism It's not if its when its gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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