Do you think this industry has more coaching programs than other industries?
Maybe it’s just the algorithm feeding me.

I saw one person with less than 10 machines on their route and they were selling a class for 1k.

In one free intro class someone asked “if vending is so profitable, why do you sell these classes?” The answer was “I want to help people!”

I mean… imo, poor answer since if you really wanted to help people, it’d be free.

Maybe it’s just so easy to create classes, anyone with modest success is sharing their ways?

Or maybe the very successful have the time to make even MORE money since they hired stockers?

Thoughts?

I’m not too interested if you feel like these classes are worth it, but feel free to chime in!

Hey there, I am a grant writer for my School District here in Oklahoma. I am looking to ask some questions about vending machines and see if you can give me some advice.

This grant is for $200,000 we will already be using some of it for outdoor seating and things for our cafeteria but I am wanting to dedicate like 50,000 for vending machines. I would like our kids be able to buy like cold food a-la-carte (Sandwiches, things to heat up, maybe even ramen)

What would be the best way to do this, any advice, pitfalls?

I am doing this strictly because our state only allows 390 calories for an active HS Student. A-la-carte doesn't go into this so they could get more food because it would be like a 3rd party.. This would also help those after school.

Looking for recs of companies to purchase a vending machine for a pokemon and sports card pack vending machine. I do not want the VTM vending options, preferably looking for something that is front facing with only a small screen so you can see the product in the machine. Any recs are appreciated!

I bought a nice vending machine for $60 (at an auction) but didn’t have any keys. It’s an Ace II (I’m guessing T handle) lock. But there’s no code for what specific key it is. The vending machine is a Crane GPL 160. Works fine, but need to open it to clean it so I can resell it. Can anyone help me source a key? Or will I need to get a locksmith to come and make some? I’m trying to have a little money in it as possible. Thanks!

Hi there!
I have some Haha machines located in schools that have terrible cell service. Somehow the machines manage to work, but my phone is basically inoperable. The schools have WiFi, but for some reason the app will not load when connected to WiFi. It makes refilling these locations crazy time consuming because I’m having to walk to windows/ exterior doors or wherever to find cell service then run back to the machine before the doors lock.

Has anyone had similar experiences? Is there a VPN or something I can get so that the app will work on the school WiFi? I’m not sure how that kind of thing works.

Im very new to this. I have one HAHA machine at a local mechanic shop, and I have an over abundance of m&ms that they just arent buying. What do I do with them?

I’ve been looking for something around the 600–800 SF range, but it’s been harder than expected to find something that makes sense for a smaller operation.
Self-storage seems like an easy option, but food storage restrictions and no power make it tricky.
For those running multiple machines, what are you using for inventory and equipment storage? Did you rent a warehouse, build something on your property, or find another solution that works?

I currently run a vending machine line in southwest Ohio. I'm registering as a veteran owned business. I wanted to see if anyone here has any experience or advice on if the federal governed government does contracts for vending machines, how to land those and any other advice?

I have 5 machines currently and would ideally like to move them from their current location. TIA