Taverns/Bars/Pubs

[sherlock]

Pubs, Taverns, Bars, watering-holes...whatever you call them:

Do you have any bulk machines in these types of establishments?

I've been considering calling on 2 or 3 of these places in my area, but was unsure.

I'm sure customers would appreciate something like mint gum before heading home.

But, I was unsure about the abuse a few bad apples who can't handle their drink may give my machine too.

Any advice is appreciated.

[hockeydad10]

I have  a 3 head machine in a local bar.  it's been pretty good for me, it does about $15.00 dollars a month.  I installed a vendstar 3000 with in the first 2 weeks they broke the spill tray, i replaced the tray and have had no problems since that first incident.  i have since changed it to a 1800 and all has been well.

[Beach Bum Vending]

I have 3 local bars one is best location.  It all depends on the owners. If you have good owners and regulars keep an eye on the machines.   

[kai1836]

I have a lot of these. I have triple heads in them and they ave about 20/month. I like them however I have lost a couple of machines due to abuse. In one instance my machine was used as a weapon. If you can handle a little extra risk then bars/pubs/taverns can be well worth it. Also keep in mind you can add services like atm and condoms too if you establish good relations.  Good luck

[sherlock]

Thanks for the advice/info.

Sounds like the three of you are doing fine in these places.

I'll give it a go.

Hopefully, I can get into one or two bars just to get my own experience with this type of location.

[Kingsrookie]

I had one bar in mind to set up mine but after reviewing it more, I decided it was nowhere near worth it. Definately think my machine would get destroyed. Owner bought one of the boxing machines and it broke in the first two months

[agrantha]

Sherlock

Did you say hell hole or watering hole? LOL! 

[Faith Vending]

I will not take one unless the machine is in the back room or kitchen area; the risk/reward is not good imo.

[whaletail116]

Thanks, OT.

[dperry]

You are all scaring me.  I got a bar location from eddie and placed a single gumball machine in it.  I'm now wondering if it was a good idea.  Maybe putting in a small rack would be better than a single on a pipe stand.  Would be harder to move or steal, right?

[timberframe50]

I've got a couple of dozen of these, with the right product they do well. My best triple does 50 every 5 weeks.My worst does 10, only a double. Some of these are in some pretty rough places. I have never had an issue. Of course I also put my worst in these places.

[sherlock]

You are all scaring me.  I got a bar location from eddie and placed a single gumball machine in it.  I'm now wondering if it was a good idea.  Maybe putting in a small rack would be better than a single on a pipe stand.  Would be harder to move or steal, right?

Don't sweat it, D.

Give it a try.

Since my original post I've now got two bars.

I had come across some dirt-cheap u-turns so I threw them in there figuring I wouldn't care if they got trashed or stolen --- or at least not care a lot.

I have a total of 3 u-turns in the two bars.

Yes - 1of the bars merits 2 u-turns.

These are my only locations of this type and I've only been there for a few months...so my experience is limited to that.

But, my experience is all positive and (obviously) one bar is really bringing in some quarters.

[bostonvendor27]

I have one bar location. It does between 12- 16 per month. (GB's and skittles)  It's been right next to the front door for about 4 months now with no problems. The machine I put in was a cheep double I got so if it grew leg and walked away it wouldn't bother me to to much. 

[dperry]

I've got a newish vista 300 in there.  I may try to get a cheap Vendstar an swap it out.

[mission vending]

Guys,

Just wondering here but how often does the miracle of units growing legs and walking away occur?

It would seem that if it happened often enough that it wouldn`t qualify to be a miracle anymore

[dperry]

It's happened to me more than I care to admit.

[Gerald]

Theft can happen anywhere. About six months ago I walked into service one of my vendstars. It was located in a Bank of America break room in Washington. Keep in mind you actually needed a pass code to open the door (so employees only). I found the back door broken and all the quarters missing. When I showed it to the bank manager she said it must have been the janitors.

Any way you just never know where and when theft is going to happen but I have several bars ranging from $20-$80 a month. One time I had a spill tray brake, one time I had beer spilled all over a machine, and most recently I had a bar close with my machine stuck inside. But other than that no real problems so I think bars are great.

[s.weir]

I have a "Pub and Eatery" location that I have a double with Peanut M&M's and Mike&Ikes.  I have a feeling it will do well since I went to place it two weeks ago and at 2 in the afternoon on a Monday there was like 20 guys in there.  The owner is a lady who seemed pretty nice and had me put my machine by the pool table.  I noticed another charity machine in there (a double high u-turn) and it was completely sold out of everything lol!  I hope this is a reflection of sales and not how long it has been since the charity was through.  I will let you all know tomorrow how it goes.  I am ordering 4 more restaurant/ bar locations through KS tomorrow once I have confirmed a few things with my machines and (more out of curiosity sake than anything) checked the revenues from my one double that is placed.  I have high hopes for it though!   

[candyman007]

Our live chat girl Ana gave me a report that you've been spending too much time on our website Scott!  J/k.

Bars are usually pretty big money makers.  If the bar is active and your machines not doing well you need to test out other combination's of products.  I've seen Mike & Ikes do really well in bars for some reason. 

I've heard decent things about the Alco-Buddy machines in bars.  $60 - $300 / Month.  Under $60 is very low I've heard. 

Regards,

Rob

http://www.kickstartlocations.com

P.S.  Been a while since I've been active around here!  Good to see everyone!

[s.weir]

Good to see you too Rob!  

Yeah I am pretty sure it will do at least average, if not much better.  Otherwise I think it's just a matter of product.  

As for the website comment...yeah,"Side effects of V D such as KS may occur". Ha ha

(Why when I type the letters V followed by D without a space the forum changes it to TVF???)

[The Mage]

(Why when I type the letters V followed by D without a space the forum changes it to TVF???)

Let me try that.

"Gee, I got a bad case of VD and had to get a shot."

Yup, it works.

[s.weir]

Uh Steve?  Is that a built in feature or a glitch ha ha? 

[move]THE NEWEST IN WORD TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGY!!!  CONVERTS UNDERSTOOD ABBREVIATIONS INTO WHATEVER IT WANTS! [/move]

HA HA 

[s.weir]

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