Thinking About Starting a Vending Business?

Take a few minutes and find out more about the vending machine business. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-592-4220. We have many years of experience in the vending industry to help you become successful.

1. In this volatile economy, how "safe' is a vending business?
2. How soon can I expect to see a financial return on my investment?
3. How can I know if the market is saturated where I plan to locate my machines?
4. Do you have used machines for the investor whose funds are somewhat limited?
5. What if my vending machines break down or fail to operate in the correctly?
6. Do you ever buy back my vending machine, or can you put me in contact with a party that would?
7. Where can I receive advice and information to assure success?
8. When I expand my business and purchase more machines can I receive a discount or special consideration?
9. Are there any age restrictions to owning a vending business?
10. Are vending machines considered "gambling" which may be prohibited in some states?

1. In this volatile economic climate, just how "safe' is investing in the vending business? (ie: success rate)

The vending business has a 90% success rate. There is virtually no overhead, i.e. advertising costs, rent, employees to pay, etc. An excellent income can be maintained just by working a couple hours a week.

2. How soon could I expect to see a financial return on my investment in the vending business?

Often your return on investment can be very fast. It really depends on a variety of factors including: cost of inventory/products, price charged, cost of machine, traffic, etc. It may sound complicated at first but to us it's old hat and we are happy to help you. Once your vending machines are properly set up in a good location you can expect to receive income almost immediately.

3. How will I know if the market is saturated in the area in which I am planning to locate my vending machines?

Everyday there are hundreds of business's opening. There are always locations that can reap an excellent income for the smaller to midsize vendor. The notion of the market being saturated is merely a misconception.

4. Do you have refurbished or smaller vending machines for the investor whose funds are somewhat limited?

Refurbished machines are excellent if you want to get larger soda or snack machines. Global Vending Group has an array of refurbished machines for people with limited incomes.

5. What recourse do I have if any of my vending machines break down or fail to operate in the correct manner?

Global Vending Group has warranties on all of its equipment. In addition, you can purchase an extended 3-5 year warranty on all large soda and snack equipment. Our smaller machines carry a 1-3 year warranty. Please inquire with our 24-service department for further details.

6. If in the future I decide not to stay in the vending business, would you buy back my vending machines, or would you put me in contact with a party that would?

Global Vending Group has a resale referral program, which allows the vendor to help sell his or her route. Global Vending Group will advertise the route and take 10% of the sale to cover advertising costs. It is possible that your route may be sold within the first month of advertising using this method.

7. Where can I, as a first time small business owner, receive the advice and information I will need in order to assure success?

Global Vending Group is a 15+ year company, which has locating manuals, location contracts, tax benefit brochures, and a customer service staff to assure the novice vendor success. Please feel free to contact us toll free at 7 days a week with any questions you may have. Our professional staff is here to help.

8. Should I plan on expanding my initial investment and purchasing more vending machines would I receive a discount or special consideration?

Global Vending Group has special incentive programs and discounts for vendors that have purchased from us in the past and then want to expand their routes. Some programs allow you to receive twice as many machines for half of the price. Please call us for more details.

9. Are there any age restrictions to starting a vending business?

There are limited age restrictions. Some states require business owner to be 16 years of age. Other states require the vendor to be at least 18 years of age. Please contact your county clerk's office for more information.

10. Is this considered a form of "gambling" which may be prohibited in some states?

Vending machines are not gambling. As long as money is not exchanged with your customers it can never be construed as gambling. It may be helpful to think of Vending Machines as "mini-stores" with automated sales clerks where products or services are conveniently sold.