help with ocs

[rookie514]

I nailed a new vending account but they also want a quote for ocs.  I was planning on getting into that business but know i have to do it quick as the vending contract will depend on it.  So please help.  where do i get the equipment, the supplies and the coffee.  how much does it cost me, what do i charge and how does this busienss work.  thank you thank you

[Poplady1]

You can start quickly by going to your local Sam's or Costco. Price the coffee available there and increase your cost by 40% to 60%.  Price coffees, cups, creamers, sugars and equal.  Also price a pour over coffee with atleast two burners.  Once you get the account you will need to buy 2 black pots and 2 red pots.

Thats it

Bev

[coinvestor]

Vistar is the place to go for OCS stuff in the long run, but like poplady said just start at Sams. Around here a Automatic (plumbed) brewer is kind of expected for anything over about 20 employees.

JD

[mission vending]

The Bunn units at Sam's will work if there is no cabinetry above the counter where you will place it. If there is you probably need to go with a three burner "low profile unit. Look at Newco, I think they are as good as Bunn and a little cheaper. You can usually find them used at restaurant equipment stores. Or go to Newco website to order new around 400-500.

Right now I'm selling Folgers coffee 42ct, 1.5 oz packs for $37/case. Cream and Sugar canisters for 1.50 ea. These prices are a little below my competitors rates right now. Be prepared to offer tea, hot choc, stir stick, styro cups, lipton soup packages and even flavored creamers as well, these items are pretty much standard fare in the OCS business. If you are going into this line you'll need to have them to compete effectively.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need anything else.

[rookie514]

Thanx for all the informative replies.  How much a month should i quote a company with 50 factory workers, 20 office females.  they need 1 large brewer that does water decaf and reg.  and 2 small brewers for  water, reg, decaf.  I have no clue.  I will be suppkying everything but milk and creamers

[mission vending]

Not quite sure what you are asking........  If you are referring to a monthly rental fee I would have no idea. Around here we provide the brewers and pots and the location buys the rest of their supplies from us and we make our $$ on the markup. See if you can get them to show you an invoice and beat their current pricing by whatever percentage you feel is acceptable to you.

[Poplady1]

I am not sure what type of equipment you are going to need for them.  By a large brewer do they mean 3 burner and by small are they meaning two burners?

What do they currently have?  Have you seen it.

Blue Moose

[soco]

Keurigs would work too...  My accounts love 'em. and they can be plumbed in.