Singleheads or Doubles -- Best way to start new locations ??

[fogcity]

Newbie question --

When starting new locations (Charity type) is it best to start with single head units or doubles?

From what I've read searching the archives it appears people do both, but most seem to recommend singles so you can get more locations established for the same initial cash outlay, and thus be making money faster...

If you do start with just a single head unit, are Peanut M&M's the way to go or Gumballs?  I think Peanut M&M's may the the better seller at restaurants & such but perhaps Gumballs are the best way to start... ??

Thanks in advance for the help !!

[Hillbilly]

Restaurants are a good place for gum so the patrons can freshen their breath after eating.  It is also a good place for bouncy balls or a 1" toy if it is a family type restaurant. So maybe a double there.

M&M,s I think would typically do better in a break room.

[fogcity]

If you get a new restaurant location do you automatically put in a double?

In either case (single or double) what do you usually start with?

[Rick Falcon]

I perfer the double it doesn't take that much more space than a single and it gives the buyer a choice.

[fogcity]

When it comes to gumballs, does everyone here feel the NERD Gumballs are still the way to go (as I think I read in some of the archives) or perhaps Ford, or Oakleaf, or what??  Best color and flavor, least chipping, happy adult & children customers?

The best price I've seen for them on-line is $49.00 plus shipping for a case of 3000 on Amazon from Candy Machines.

[joebob051977]

For me, I always start off with doubles at new locations. It allows me to start them with GB's and PMM. I can adjust the candy and number of heads from there.

[fogcity]

That was my exact plan -- to start with doubles filled with GBs & PMMs... and then if the location needed a change later (up or down) it seemed like an easy swap... I was just unsure if it was worth the higher initial investment of a double vs a single.

[joebob051977]

The invesment is about $50-60 more than a single since you need to buy a dbl bracket and another head, but it is well woth the price IMHO, but if you are in a serious budget crunch, do singles or buy used machines.

[fogcity]

Nope -- budget crunch not the issue -- Just wanting to do things the way you experienced guys/gals have found to be best...

Thanks for your input -- I guess Doubles it is !!!

[fogcity]

I had heard from a few others that they also put bouncy balls & such at restaurants and have had good success with them...

When you place a double head at a new restaurant location do you automatically make one gumballs and the other bouncyballs, or do you do something else?

[Quarter Master]

In a restaurant with a double head, I would definitly put gumballs for the younger crowd and then a chicle gum of some kind for the older crowd.It also might be a good idea to talk to the owner and employees to get thier input.