Answers, not a pitch
What business owners actually want to know before saying yes
Every one of these is a question we get asked on real site walks. The answers are the same ones we give in person, including the parts that are not in our favor.
Does a free vending machine really cost nothing?
A straight answer on what free vending machine placement actually costs a business owner, what the vending company gets out of it, and where the fine print usually hides.
RequirementsHow much foot traffic do I need to qualify for a vending machine?
Real qualification thresholds by venue type: employee counts, daily visitors, and unit counts that vending operators actually look for before placing a machine at no cost.
ProcessWho stocks, services, and repairs the machine?
What a vending operator is responsible for after placement: restocking schedules, repair response, cleaning, refunds, and exactly what your staff has to do (almost nothing).
Costs & termsDo I get a share of the vending machine revenue?
How vending commission and revenue share actually work for property and business owners, typical percentages, when you qualify, and why a commission is not always the better deal.
RequirementsWhat are the electrical and space requirements?
Power draw, outlet requirements, circuit considerations, floor space, clearance, and floor loading for placing a vending machine in a commercial building.
ComplianceADA requirements for vending machine placement
What the ADA Standards for Accessible Design require for vending machine placement in businesses: clear floor space, forward and side reach ranges, and operable parts.
ComplianceCalifornia vending machine permits and health department rules
What California businesses should know about vending machine permits, county health department requirements, calorie labeling, and who is responsible for compliance.
Costs & termsVending placement agreement terms, explained
A plain-language walkthrough of a vending placement agreement: term length, exclusivity, commission, liability, insurance, removal rights, and the clauses to push back on.
ProcessHow long does vending machine installation take?
A step-by-step timeline from first inquiry to a stocked, working vending machine on site, including what causes delays and how to speed it up.
Find out if your location qualifies
Four questions, an instant answer, and no obligation. If your location does not qualify, we will tell you straight away instead of scheduling a call to say it later.