When it comes to purchasing vending machines, the allure of cheap prices from foreign manufacturers can be tempting. However, one crucial factor often overlooked is whether these machines are UL-certified. This certification plays a significant role in ensuring the...
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A Guide to the Top Contactless Payment Systems
Aug 15, 2020 | Machines, Start A Vending Machine Business, Vending Tips
What are the top contactless payment systems for vending machines? The top contactless payment systems for vending machines include Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Apple Pay is popular due to Apple's 43.9% share of the US smartphone market and works with...
Vending Machine Locations – The Lifeline of Your Business
Jun 15, 2020 | Research, Start A Vending Machine Business, Vending Tips
The vending business is attractive to many entrepreneurs because it creates a mostly passive income. You gain the freedom to do the things you love while the machine works for you. But really, it's not as simple as it sounds. Creating a profitable vending machine...
The Complete Vending Machine Repair Guide
May 15, 2020 | Maintenance, Start A Vending Machine Business, Vending Tips
Do You Need Vending Machine Repair? Are your vending machines damaged, tired, ready to quit, or dated? Instead of going into debt purchasing a new vending machine, you can have them refurbished and repaired professionally. A comprehensive vending machine repair and...
Vending Machine Financing: How To Fund A Vending Machine Business
Dec 15, 2019 | Start A Vending Machine Business, Vending Operation, Vending Tips
Vending machine financing can make or break your vending machine business. Whether you are a young entrepreneur or a retiree looking to add another income stream to your portfolio, starting a vending machine business is a good option. Vending machines are synonymous...
Should You Have a Credit Card Reader on Your Vending Machines?
Jul 31, 2019 | Start A Vending Machine Business, Vending Tips
Back in the day, having a vending machine equipped with a coin slot was enough. Then as time went on, adding a dollar bill acceptor became top-of-the-line. However, with fewer and fewer people carrying cash on hand, smart vending machine operators and business owners...
Vending Operators Cause Their Own Service Calls
Sep 23, 2014 | Vending Tips
Vending operators cause their own service calls by the actions or in-actions of the route man: Without a well planned and timed service schedule (or route scheduling system), your machines will run out of...