Hey Vending Hustlers!

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Vending Vault! Every Saturday, We break down strategies to help you level up your vending machine business—whether you’re just getting started or already scaling.

Today’s focus: the 4 most common types of vending machines and what to consider when choosing the best fit for your business.

🎯 Vending Machine LaunchPad Community Updates

Here’s what’s buzzing in the community:

1. Vending Exchange as a Key Tool: Our members discussed using Vending Exchange to find new location leads. This platform is highly effective but requires quick action as leads often sell within minutes! If you want an intro, reply to this email!

2. Potential Lead Gen Services: We’re thinking of creating a lead gen service exclusively for LaunchPad members. This service would help reduce acquisition costs and streamline the process of finding quality locations.

Reply to this email to apply and join our private Community (and get access to us 24/7 + weekly live calls, and a lot more!)

On Halloween, we launched an incredible giveaway—a snack vending machine worth $3,000! It’s the ultimate prize to elevate your business, office, or home setup.

If you missed the announcement, here’s your last chance. There are only 2 days left to join, and entries are pouring in fast!

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One lucky winner will be announced soon—will it be you?

Now, let’s dive in!

🔎Factors to Consider When Choosing a Vending Machine

1. Location is everything 📍

   High-traffic spots like airports demand machines with a range of items.

   Smaller spaces like offices? Stick to essentials like drinks, candy, and snacks.

2. Product type matters 🧃

   Going beyond snacks and sodas? If you’re offering tech or beauty products, your machine needs to match.

3. Go with smart tech 🤖

   Today’s machines can take card payments, work with mobile, and monitor stock remotely—making management easier.

4. Durability counts 💪

   Cheaper machines might seem like a deal, but they’re often costly in repairs. Quality counts.

5. Design makes a difference 🎨

   A sleek machine catches eyes, adding value in professional or high-traffic spaces.

🍟🧃 Snack & Soda Vending Machines

The staple of vending, perfect for high-demand, public areas.

☕ Specialty Vending Machines

These cater to niche needs and offer a range beyond basic snacks.

🍭 Bulk Vending Machines

Low-cost and straightforward, bulk machines work well in kid-friendly spaces.

🤖 Smart Vending Machines

Smart vending is the future. These machines do more than dispense items—they elevate the user experience.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right vending machine is a key move in setting up a successful business. Understanding your location, customer needs, and the type of products you want to offer will help you make smart choices and drive steady growth.

Here’s where I recommend getting quality vending machines:

• AMS

• VE Solutions

• Vending.com

• Crane Merchandising Systems

That’s a wrap for this week!

Reply to this email with what you found most helpful—every reply helps us bring you more of what you need.

See you next week!

— Jaime & Ethan