caserri Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 You should have a lot of opportunity for growth in many of those 300 accounts. Singles could go to doubles, triples could go to racks, 2" capsule machines could be added to 1" machine locations. 25c Mechs could be changed to 50c mechs. Don't forget downward growth as well. An increase in equipment doesn't always translate into increased profit. Be sure to evaluate your locations and consider downsizing on some equipment setups to save costs. A penny saved is a penny earned. Sent from my Android using Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Don't forget downward growth as well. An increase in equipment doesn't always translate into increased profit. Be sure to evaluate your locations and consider downsizing on some equipment setups to save costs. A penny saved is a penny earned. Sent from my Android using Tapatalk. I've pruned my route down and started changing out triples with singles and doubles with increased emphasis on gumballs and toys and profits have steadily increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've pruned my route down and started changing out triples with singles and doubles with increased emphasis on gumballs and toys and profits have steadily increased. Atta boy! Sent from my Android using Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks Guys I will keep you all posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 any updates with route or life has a full time vendor now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Its been slow going trying to ween from one of my other part time gigs first day of collections off 14 machines was $214 some good ones and some really crappy ones. thats about a 6-8 week cycle. its going to take me some time as I need to update all the contact info on each machine as well as put some new labels etc. As I expected some places have been really neglected but I think I can bring some of them back to life and increase my sales per machine with some new candy and a cleaner machine. One of the machines that vended MI has desiccant bag tape to the inside of the canister, for moisture I presume, has anyone heard of this? does it work? I'll keep you posted on my slow progress Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Update So far I have serviced about half the route. Pull so far is $2400 give or take for about 150 locs. some as few as 4 weeks old but some upto 8 weeks. finding a lot of dirty machines and machines with empty canisters. given that I am sure I can increase sales solely by cleaning the machines and adding fresh candy and new labels. 2 machines so far locked in closed business, 2 stolen as I said in another thread. all and all no real suprises. takes some serious time to visit a location, clean a machine, scrap off old ID stickers, add new labels and ID sticker. Also a few of my locs have the old ultravend machines, WOW i hate those things, bought 40 once when I got started in this and swore I would never use them again. good thing I only paid like $13 each for them, sold them for a pretty good profit. I will start changing them out once I get on a regular schedule. route also came with about 60 extra machines to place once I get everything serviced to my liking Side note: bags of quarters are very heavy. haha, thats a good thing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 GOOD STUFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberframe50 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Not bad only 2 lost to closer. Sound like your on you way. Hopefully you can upgrade a couple. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 takes some serious time to visit a location, clean a machine, scrap off old ID stickers, add new labels and ID sticker. Frank, take 10 or 20 of your extra machines ( however many your service vehicle will hold), clean them up, adjust vend portions. label them and test them. Then just take them out to your locations and swap them out. BAM,In and out. Try not to do any work on location if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocephus Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Sounds like it is going great. Congrats! I've pruned my route down and started changing out triples with singles and doubles with increased emphasis on gumballs and toys and profits have steadily increased. Why did you decide to do this? Were these just locations where a triple was not doing very well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sounds like it is going great. Congrats! Why did you decide to do this? Were these just locations where a triple was not doing very well? some locations doing great $80+ a month with triple, but as you grow you don't have time to service every month and need them longer service cycles not to mention vending toys out of a 1800 triple comes with its issues. Northwestern, A&A's or Oaks have allowed me to address both issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocephus Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 How many locations do you have? I am a little confused by your response. You went from triples to a lot of singles and increased your profits at some locations right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 How many locations do you have? I am a little confused by your response. You went from triples to a lot of singles and increased your profits at some locations right? from triples to mostly doubles. Increase of profits from saving gas and time on servicing not to mention loss revenue from a .50 mech jamming on 1800 triple. went from 30 day service cycle to a 90 day service cycle (thats saving 8 trips a year), not sure how to explain it anymore clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocephus Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ah okay, thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Another update Finished all 300 locs, had about 6 closed busineses retrieved all but 1 machine, not bad Also had 2 stolen but replaced them asap as they are gravy locs. here are the numbers: collected $6000 first collection but keep in mind this is up to 8 or 9 weeks for some locs. also lots of empty canisters on some of the good locations. lost sales for sure! also cleaned and relabeled them, this will also increase sales I believe. its been quite an undertaking but think its going to work out. got at least 50 machines still available to locate, also going to MA this weekend to buy some more, I cant help myself! the price is just too good. I figure at least a year to prune the crappy locs to increase my profitability. but will leave them for now since my garage and basment is busting at the seems. got it down to a 3 day work week on a 6 week cycle. this gives me time for my label biz on the off days and nights. its a good feeling hefting $400-$500 bucks in quaters to the banlk a couple times a week. Thanks to all I dont post too often but am on everyday reading away Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 sounds like a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberframe50 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Frank it sounds like things are going great. I understand the need to buy more machines, I wish the great deals weren't available. Frank it sounds like things are going great. I understand the need to buy more machines, I wish the great deals weren't available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyT Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 what an awesome post. congrats on your new route purchase. i wish you much luck and success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 my trip to mass was worth it! 5 double head NAV machines with cash boxes all metal, brand new still in the boxes plus an extra head i use these for all my gumball locations they are like the ones pictured but still in the boxes all for $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Frank, You came to Mass and didn't stop to say hello? Sent from my Android using Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Incredible work sweetstop! Your endeavors are downright inspiring! Keep up the great work, and keep us all up to date on your vending empire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 sorry steve I actually thought about it but then it ended up being straight down and straight back. Where are you BTW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 sorry steveI actually thought about it but then it ended up being straight down and straight back. Where are you BTW? I'm in the part that nobody goes to. Sent from my Android using Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Bought another route, small but couldn't pass it up! 32 locs, 12 extras All vendstars (i know but I have over 50 of my evervends I will eventually replace them with) all along my other existing route $1500 for everything, I would pay that just for a locator, plus the vendstars I could always flip on ebay if I needed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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