Rox Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hallo! I wonder who are the biggest bulk vending operators in USA, Europe, World? do you know such companies? what are the "stories" of foundation such businesses?, number of machines.... And next question the biggest toys/gums producers/distributors? like A&A, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Rox I may be wrong but proberly the largest bulk operator in the US is Sugerloaf. But interesting question. It's a shame though it is not me!! DANG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Sugerloaf it is.... after the took over foltz vending and the amusment factory. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah I thought that was right Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ok, SUGARLOAF, tx What about the biggest toys distributor - A&A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Actually, it would be Coinstar. Sugarloaf, Amusement Factory, Folz, are all owned by coinstar. A bit of history- Folz operates 140,000 bulk vendors. They have 262 employees. One thing that got them to the top (Everyone one that does racks uses them now) is toys. He was one of the first, if not the first to offer these toys to the chain stores. That is how he got into most of them. Once you have a few chains, with 100's of racks in them, it is much easier to get other chain accounts. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 A&A and Cardinal are the big two. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 But on thing about the big chain stores Kyle, you could just as easily lose 100's of stores at one time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Luke, I am big on the chain accounts, I currently operate in- National- Dollar General Stores *New* Verizon Wireless KFC Taco Bell Local- Panda Garden Buffets- 10 Stores - Plus one under construction *New* Payless Pharmacy-6 Stores DTC Wireless-5 Stores I am currently up to about 107 machines, with 150+ mechs. I had to buy more racks for the new accounts. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 BEST SELLERS FOR OUR ROUTES click to see my list of merchandise that sells best for us in so cal http://modularvendingsystem.com/Merchandise_top_sellers.html Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 ops send the wrong link to the merchandsise page here is the correct one. click on this one to go to page http://modularvendingsystem.com/Merchandise_top_sellers.html Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Tx Simon! Are there in USA machines in such places like KFC (except yours LUKE ), Mc'Donalds etc? in Poland/Europe I didn;t see so I assume that the policy of such companies prohibit to put any machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 ROX yes we have many national accounts like kfc taco bell etc but all our deals are with local guys that own several stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I agree. Most of mine are with local owners. You can get lucky, and sometimes DM's will let you in the chain stores, with no independent owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Kyle I was not nocking any of your chain locations. There is just a chance if they decided to change managers or owners they say we don't need these machines you are just out those locations. Congrats on having luck locating in these locations. I have chains myself but they are local chains with 4 - 5 stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Vending Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Simon: Thanks for the post here. I am slowly getting into toys and its hard figuring out what to sell without spending a fortune. Much appreciated!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Great website Doc!! Thanks for sharing that with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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