Cloudedjourney Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We have a ton in my area and they seem like a good fit for some bulk candy machines. But I have never seen one in one, wondering if that's because they don't do well in them? Anyone had any luck in these locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Are they corp chains or privately owned? Many automotive corp chains (service and/or parts) seemed to have become more anti-bulk with slim-to-none chances of getting in. I had a bunch of Pep Boys at one time and lost every one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudedjourney Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 There are quite a few chain stores, but I know a couple of one offs as well. Maybe i'll have to go in and talk to them. How did your pep boys locations do for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff84 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If you have any napa auto parts stores try those. Most of them are locally owned. I know a few people that own them. Generally are really good people and if I did bulk I bet they wouldn't have a problem with a machine being place in them. If you have any napa auto parts stores try those. Most of them are locally owned. I know a few people that own them. Generally are really good people and if I did bulk I bet they wouldn't have a problem with a machine being place in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 There are quite a few chain stores, but I know a couple of one offs as well. Maybe i'll have to go in and talk to them. How did your pep boys locations do for you? The Pep Boys did well. Was sorry to lose them. NAPA seems like a great idea to check out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 O Reily's are also usally a franchise kind of thing. Although the Franchise if my area uses there own bulk machines. I have a Napa store it dose so so but it dosen't have a huge amount of walk in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don't have any auto parts stores. I did have have a friendly competitor who had some. He moved to Houston Texas. He said they do average. Most NAPA stores around here know me from my full time gig and don't even allow me in their stores. I am a major competitor of theirs in the Heavy Duty industry and they know my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don't have any auto parts stores. I did have have a friendly competitor who had some. He moved to Houston Texas. He said they do average. Most NAPA stores around here know me from my full time gig and don't even allow me in their stores. I am a major competitor of theirs in the Heavy Duty industry and they know my face. That kinda stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That kinda stinks. Needless to say. I have to buy my auto parts at other parts stores.I have one I sell to and usually get stuff there. Already machines in there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I don't have any auto parts stores. I did have have a friendly competitor who had some. He moved to Houston Texas. He said they do average. Most NAPA stores around here know me from my full time gig and don't even allow me in their stores. I am a major competitor of theirs in the Heavy Duty industry and they know my face. Get some one else to locate in those NAPA's. Then maybe invest in some camouflage clothing and sun glasses for servicing - aka, The 007 Vendor! And use some of those temp mustaches from A&A to help change your appearance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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