JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hello folks just purchased my first machine and also have secured a location.i visited my city office today to find out about permits they said $15 per machine.Which is fine I only plan on doing 25 cent bulk candy,are there any requirements I need to do thru the state.The state comptroller website said 60 dollars annually per vending machine plus $200 for coin operated license.I am trying not too overthink all of the confusion any help from someone who sells in Texas would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendtex Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Are you sure you need a permit for a gumball machine?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Just got off the phone with the state comptroller I am ok no licence needed,but need the 15 dollar permit per machine from the city I am in.I just secured 2 new locations a mechanic shop and a transmission shop so it's coming together.Thanks for any advice and encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFreemason Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 JL distributing, what city is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Texarkana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendtex Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 If you haven't already I'd ask them to be sure because that seems like a lot for a bulk machine that might only make $2 a month Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 yeah it seemed high but she showed me the proper paperwork and the fines that would occur by not placing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumball guy Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 That really is high for a bulk vending machine. I would make positively sure they are not charging you for an amusement or full line type of machine by mistake. I would make it clear that it is a GUMBALL type of candy machine. $15 bucks annually per machine will add up quick. If you had 200 machines on the street that would automatically be 3k off of your bottom line right off the bat every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Great advice I will check back with her to clarify.Im excited my first machine should be arriving tomorrow.Do any of y'all Texas vendors pay for any type of permit in your local route territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFreemason Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I do not have to pay for any permits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendtex Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I do not have to pay for any permits. Same hereSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Left a message today at city hall today but no response yet.Gonna go ahead and set up my machine Monday,and get more clarification next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 That sounds way high. In Maryland it's $2.50 per machine, for full line machines.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigzag Vending Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Yeah make sure to mention "bulk vending". I know oklahoma requires $5 per head, so a 5 head rack would cost $25 per year. $15 a head, sounds like they dont understand what u mean. Heres another thought: look around the area for other toy racks in grocery stores or walmart, and see if they have any permit stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 That's a great idea will do that when I do my grocery shopping tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Good news,since the state of Texas doesn't charge a fee to operate bulk 25,or 50 cent machines.The city based their fee permit on 1/4 of what the state does so there will be no fee per machine for me.That makes this process a lot easier as I am trying to build my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigzag Vending Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yeah! As long as you stay away from 2" machines it sounds like your golden. Make sure u understand the sales tax laws that may apply to you, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL DISTRIBUTING Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Will do thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshadetrees Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 This thread has also been very helpful as a Texan first entering this industry. Question 1: Is anyone bulk vending (gumballs etc) in Austin? Did you find that you needed the supposed Austin permit? According to this it appears so: http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Environmental/Food/vendingmachinepermitapp_2_14_13.pdf Question 2: What is the best way to cover my 'assets'? LLC instead of DBA; or DBA with some kind of insurance? How are y'all, technical term, covering y'all's assets? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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