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Keep Your Vending Machines Clean

The Vending Guy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:08:56 +0000

In order to have a clean vending machine you do not need to spend hours scrubbing it. A machine that smells of harsh chemical cleaners would not help business much either. I have a simple routine I go through. Before I place a machine I do indeed scrub the machine and get it as clean as possible. You probably won’t have a chance to break it down completely once it is on location.

Once the machine has been placed you need to make sure you clean the “high-traffic” and “high-visibility” areas. Make sure the glass is clean and streak free (a little squeegee works best). Sometimes a film can develop if you use too much spray so keep several clean dry towels handy. Also wipe off the coin mechanisms and coin returns – this shines them up nicely. Most importantly clean out the dispensing area. Remember that people have to put their hands in there then eat the food that comes out. They do not want to see crumbs and dust in there. Always ask yourself before you leave, “Would I let my children eat out of that machine?”

Both my Bulk Vending and Introduction to Vending booklets contain explicit instructions on how to clean your machine and what are the best cleaners to use.

Benefits of Bulk Vending

The Vending Guy — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:12:20 +0000

The greatest benefit of starting and running a bulk vending business is that you can easily do everything yourself. Even with a route almost 100 machines I am still able to place, service and mange it easily without the need of employees. Personnel is the most taxing and costly aspect of running any business. A well managed bulk vending route eliminates that problem.

You can start your business part-time and allow it to run as-is or grow it slowly until you feel comfortable transforming it into a full-time business.

My favorite aspect of having a bulk candy vending route is that if a location is not doing well, or simply wants you to leave, I can easily take the machine away. I heavy lifting or hand carts necessary. I guess I could even pick up the entire business and move it with me to another city if I ever moved.

Now don;t get me wrong. It is still a business like any other and I have met people who have lost lots of money trying to get into the bulk candy business. Being such a low-cost business to start people are fooled into thinking that is it is a “no-lose” proposition. Like any aspect of the vending business, if you learn the rules, you can find great success.

Click here to learn more about starting a bulk candy vending machine business.

Finding Vending Toys for Your Machines

The Vending Guy — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:46:38 +0000

Most Vending distributors carry a large selection of vending toys. The problem I have always faced is that they usually won’t sell to “small-time” operators. Unless you can afford a $1000 order they won’t sell – at least not at a price that is cost efficient.

I suggest you find, and buy your vending toys on eBay. There you will find all types of toys and supplies for your bulk toy vending machines. A couple things to remember:

Only buy from reputable sellers (100+ feedback with 99% or better rating).
Read the auction carefully, most sellers are very upfront about the details.
Always use PayPal, it is the safest way to protect yourself from fraud.
Buying vending toys is great but be sure to get a display too!

If you want to see the selection of vending toys on eBay click the button below: