sweetgypsy Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have very few accounts that have kids as my main customers. Most are businesses, break rooms and a couple dive bars. I'm about to place some new NW 60's and want to know what product you feel are the best in a double head. I'm thinking PMM because they seem to be a perennial favorite and Runts because they have a good shelf life. I'm toying with the idea of gumballs on one side, but I'm hesitant because I view this as a kid item not something for the 35+ age group. My bar accounts are remaining unchanged and will have salty nuts and PMM. Any thoughts, Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 The majority of my location are adults, and I use gumballs in some. They do sell, but like you I also use nuts in most. It really depends on the location, I have a friend > 40 years old who loves gumballs, but then most of my friends do not. If a location has a gumball addict then they will sell, just like any other product, some locations I can not sell PMM's even though they are my number one seller 1000lbs since November gumballs maybe 200lbs. In the end trial and error is best, this is a lot easier if you have globe machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Beth, Don't fall into the trap that gumballs are for kids only! I used to think that as well but I have seen many adult oriented locations buy gumballs. I had a charter air terminal once that had chickle gum, but when I added gumballs as a selection it almost sold out and the chickle gum hardly moved in this upscale adult location. I always offer gumballs in every location that accepts them. Of course, like any product, they may not sell at a particular location and you will need to find a substitute. But the margin on gumballs is so good you really have to offer them everywhere. I have many blue collar factories and office buildings that buy a decent amount of gumballs. They also hold up well in many environments where candy will melt, crack or fade. Give gumballs a shot - you may be pleasantly surprised (like I was)! Jax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I don't know who is buying all my gumballs (kids or adults) but I love selling them. The profit margin is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvend Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Beth, I also agree it's a trap not to do gum. Some of my adult customers are fanatics about gum and give me a play by play of who has bought the most since the last time there. The profit margin is best on gumballs and runts (as best I can figure). You can always change later if gum doesn't work. Also there's a thread where we've been discussing the M&M Peanut dilemma and the cost to vend this product. Its on the front page of the bulk vending forum. Best of Luck, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpapageorgio Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Yep I agree. All you need is one gum addict and you could easily make $$$. I have a few accounts like these. Always test different items... you'd be surprised what sells. RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebob051977 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm going to try gumballs at my factory site and see how they do. My skittles are hardly selling so I'm going to give the gumballs a try. From my calculations; if I'm only selling 12 vends of skittles per month, I only need about 3 gumball vends to do better than skittles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Way to go with the NW 60s Beth! You have some good feedback here sista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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