KYGolfer Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I recently set up my first machine at a trucking terminal. There's approximately 30 drivers and 10 office/shop personnel. I installed the machine exactly 2 months ago and I am averaging about $100 a week in gross sales. The machine is a refrigerated combo so I'm able to sell drinks, snacks, and cold food. I'm still in the stages of optimizing sales in terms of what sells and what doesn't. For example, I found that Pop Tarts, Nutri Grain Bars, and regular Lays chips do not sell at all at this location. Some of my hottest sellers are Cloverhill danishes, Parkside crumb cakes, and the Tastykake mini cupcakes. The BBQ rib sandwiches from Sams and the Old Folks sausage biscuits are hot ticket items too. Drinkwise, Mt Dew is the top seller. Which leads me to my question: When I first started out I put those Monster Java drinks in there. They came in a 12 pack with 6 Mean Bean and 6 Mocha. I just finally sold my last one the other day, so it took me 2 months to sell 12 cans. What Monstet drinks are the hottest sellers? I've been eyeing the Ultra variety pack from Sams, but there are 24 cans in a pack. I'm worried it would take me several months to sell that many. What kind of Monster drinks move quickly for you guys? Thanks in advance for the insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The original for me I have them set for 2.50 apiece sell like their water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What Joe said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvending Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 We also sell monster in glass fronts. We sell ref, ultra, rehab, mocha& lo-carb. Regular sells 4 times as much as the rest of the flavors combined. $2.50/ea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYGolfer Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thanks for the quick reply guys. I will definitely go with the regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 57 minutes ago, KYGolfer said: Thanks for the quick reply guys. I will definitely go with the regular. If I may ask what do you charge for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYGolfer Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 2.25 My cost is 1.37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Ok I get my for about $1.40 and I charge $2.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Related question. Rockstar vs Monster. I've had 2 locations request Rockstar so it's what I've been stocking, but I'm wondering if Monster would do better?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I tried rockstars but they did not sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I had a small machine shop last year. It was a killer account. They were almost all guys in the 25-40 range. Killed energy drinks. Monster was solid, Rockstar was a dud, but they requested Grape NOS. I could barely keep it in the machine. I was making just about $1 per can profit on it, since it was cheaper than Monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTT1963 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Grape NOS, regular Monster and Peach Rehab in the places i have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Scott, how is it that you are a vendor and work at VE as well? Is vending a sideline for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SCOTT1963 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Some refurbing, some machines out there close to home, lemonade stand, girl scout cookie empire, hand model ; ) One revenue stream in life is not the path to success anymore IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flintflash Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Don't waste your time with Rock Star. Monster all the way. Regular ol' Green Monster is the best seller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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