Hey Vending Hustlers!

Ethan and Jaime here, and we’re back with another issue of The Vending Vault to help you grow your vending business.

The holiday season is here, and kids (and adults!) are craving sweets more than ever. Christmas brings joyful crowds to parks, malls, and events, making this the perfect time to explore ice cream vending machines.

Let’s unwrap the details:

• The Trend: Ice cream vending is buzzing with innovative options, from Blue Bunny machines to custom soft-serve setups.

• Profit Potential: $1,620/month per machine in a high traffic location.

• Top Locations: Parks, malls, schools, and tourist spots filled with holiday cheer.

• Getting Started: Step-by-step guide to launching your vending business.

🎯 Vending Machine LaunchPad Community Updates

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🍦 Why Ice Cream Vending This Season?

Christmas brings families together for outings, shopping, and events. These festive crowds love quick, sweet treats, making ice cream vending machines a perfect addition to your business. Whether it’s classic vanilla or festive-themed toppings, the demand is strong.

Check out these videos on unique vending machines for inspo!

👍 How Much Can You Really Make?

Here’s the math:

💸 Daily Revenue: $150 (30 purchases/day at $5 each).

💰 Net Profit: 36% margin after costs for ingredients, commissions, maintenance, and processing.

💲 Monthly Profit: $1,620 per machine. Three machines can generate almost $5,000/month!

Use this vending profit calculator to estimate your earnings.

🎄 Best Christmas Locations

Our favorite spots to place ice cream vending machines:

🛍️ Shopping Malls: Shoppers need quick snacks during gift-hunting sprees.

🎁 School Holiday Programs: Kids love sweet treats during seasonal events or after-school activities.

❄️ Winter Festivals: Seasonal attractions like Christmas markets are prime spots with high volume.

📍 Tourist Hotspots: Holiday travelers spend hours exploring, making your vending machine a welcome sight.

💡 How We’d Launch This Christmas

💼 Set Up Your Business

Form an LLC and open a business account. Northwest Registered Agent simplifies the process.

📋 Build ‘The List’

Research holiday hotspots and use tools like Google Sheets or HubSpot to track potential locations. Focus on parks, malls, and festival venues.

🚀 Choose Festive Machines

Pick reliable options like:

Need supplier connections? Reply to this email and let us know!

📦 Stock Up for the Holidays

Fill your machines with festive flavors like peppermint, eggnog, or classic chocolate. Source toppings in bulk, and think crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or mini marshmallows from Sysco.

🎄 Pitch the Holiday Magic

Highlight benefits to location managers:

• Enhanced customer experience.

• Revenue sharing to support their holiday initiatives.

Learn to pitch with this proven Cold Call Script.

🤝 Lock in Partnerships

Draft clear contracts covering holiday schedules and revenue splits. Download a FREE Contract Template.

🍭 Make This Christmas Sweet

Ice cream vending is more than a summer gig - it’s a festive favorite, too! With a few machines in key spots, you can tap into holiday crowds and enjoy sweet profits.

Hit reply and let us know how you’re planning to make the most of this holiday season. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Wishing you a happy holidays,

— Jaime & Ethan

P.S. Thinking about taking your vending business to the next level? That’s exactly what we’re here for at Vending Machine Launchpad.

Whether you’re just starting or ready to grow, we’ve got the tools and support to help you get there.