Regardless of macro- and microeconomic factors, the vending business - the sale of services, industrial goods or food products through special machines - is gaining wide popularity among the enterprising part of the population. Naturally, questions arise about which machine is better to purchase, what is the profitability of this equipment, and so on. Well, let’s answer these and other important questions related to successfully running a business using machines that offer the public certain goods and services.
One of the advantages of this drink is its ability to unite almost all people! That is, selling coffee is appropriate in an office, shopping center or just on the street near the metro! Taking into account the fact that such a machine can offer more than a dozen drink options without the intervention of a bartender, it is able to give several pleasant moments to a person during working day or travel.
Thanks to this feature of the drink, analysts recommend starting a vending business by purchasing and installing these particular machines in the following places in the city:
- Shopping or business centers.
- Waiting rooms – airports, railway stations, bus stations.
- Various financial institutions - banks, foyers tax service and so on.
- Secondary school, higher education educational institutions.
- Mail.
- Cinemas, theaters, entertainment centers.
Attention! There are actually many options for placing coffee machines. However, it is advisable to install them indoors, since successful operation of the unit requires a temperature range from -40C to +400C!
Experience or marketing research can give accurate figures regarding expected profits. Yet the most basic calculations can show a clear picture of potential profits. A coffee machine will cost its owner from 1,500 to 5,000 North American rubles - it all depends on the versatility of the model and the ability to purchase used equipment. From 150 to 200 of the same North American rubles per month will be required to load a coffee machine. The same amount of money needs to be spent to buy hot chocolate and tea.
With average power, the machine dispenses about 40 – 120 glasses of aromatic drink daily, the cost of which is from 10 rubles. Even such average indicators bring profit to the entrepreneur in the amount of 12,000 rubles per month! Let’s add here the sale of portions of coffee with additives, which are a priori more expensive than a regular drink, and bring this amount to 20,000 rubles! Let's take away the rent of space, taxes, maintenance of the unit and the cost of ingredients - the net profit will be about 5 - 6 thousand rubles from one machine monthly. Full payback occurs within 1 – 2 years.
A relatively new business for Russian expanses, the business of snack machines - units equipped with refrigeration units and selling small-packaged products, as well as drinks in bottles, cans, and tetrapacks, is confidently gaining popularity.
Fact! The ancestor of the modern vending machine was found by archaeologists during excavations in China. The device was dated back several thousand years and was intended to sell pencils!
Units can be divided into the following types:
- Conveyor – powerful machines that got their name due to the principle of supplying products (conveyor-elevator delivery). They are universal, since they can be loaded with various types of small-packaged products of any size and shape, as well as in fragile packaging.
- Spiral – these snack machines are characterized by the fact that the purchased products are moved directly to the tray, and from there to the buyer. The dimensions and shape of the goods do not matter, and a lift is provided for fragile packages.
- Cellular . The name of the machine speaks for itself. The buyer takes the purchased products from the unit cell. Using such equipment, you can sell large-sized products - fruits, vegetables, offal, cakes, and so on.
- Mini snacks . This type of machine is characterized by its small size. Accordingly, it is not intended for large loads of a particular product. It is good to use in combination, for example, with a coffee machine. The unit can be mounted on a wall, on a bar counter or on the floor.
The cost of snack machines depends on the manufacturer, volume, type. For example, one of the most reliable universal anti-vandal machine SM6367 from VendShop in this segment will cost 174 thousand rubles, and a floor-mounted snack unit from North American manufacturers is offered at a price of 327 thousand rubles. Naturally, used units will cost less. By the way, the service life of the units is 10 years. With proper maintenance, this period can be extended to 20 years! Therefore, it is advisable to hire an operator who will monitor technical condition machine guns
Attention! The secret to the success of a vending machine business - snack units are no exception - is the correct placement of the equipment. These should be places with a high level of traffic of the population (potential buyers) - shopping and entertainment centers, metro stations and train stations, underground passages, offices, educational institutions, and so on. Having chosen the optimal location, the snack machine will pay for itself within six months!
Vision problems occur in almost every second person. For many reasons, people with poor vision prefer contact lenses. Therefore, a vending machine for selling lenses is a relevant startup for those who are taking their first steps in entrepreneurship and do not operate with impressive capital. The cost of such machines varies from 150 to 200 thousand rubles - depending on the brand of the model.
Payback – within 5 – 8 months, provided the equipment is well located:
- Gyms and sports complexes.
- Clinics.
- Educational institutions and so on.
Lenses are a product that can be classified as expensive products. An infrared sensor installed in the machines monitors sales - if the goods, for some reason, were not issued to the buyer, the amount of money will not be debited from the customer’s credit card. If for one reason or another the product is not in demand for a long time, the unit can always be converted to sell another product.
The profitability of a lens vending machine can be calculated using simple mathematical operations. The average cost of one lens with a markup of 300 - 400 rubles is 600 “wooden”. Every month, 100 lenses are sold through such an automatic retail outlet - a vending machine installed where the level of human traffic is high can increase this figure several times. So, we multiply 400 by 100 and get 40,000 rubles monthly from one unit! From this we take 10,000 rubles for renting the space occupied by the machine, tax, maintenance and get 30,000 rubles of net income!
Soda water vending machine
In terms of cost/benefit ratio, a good old soda vending machine business is considered profitable. The cost of machines ranges from 75 to 200 thousand rubles.
- The cost of one glass of simple soda is 10 rubles. Taking into account the sale of 50 cups per day, we get 15,000 rubles per month.
- The cost of one glass of water with syrup is 20 rubles. Taking into account the sale of 150 cups per day (“soda” with syrup and Soviet times sold better) we get 90,000 rubles per month.
- We subtract the monthly costs of ingredients - bottles of water and syrup, tax, rent of space occupied by the machine, transportation costs, electricity, maintenance. As a result, we get a figure of approximately 65 thousand rubles.
Thus, payback occurs within 4 – 5 months. Naturally, the above figures are the costs and profits from one machine! The machines should be installed in places where the traffic level is at least 2,000 people per day, then in winter the sales will be at least 100 - 150 cups of soda per day.
Fact! This direction in the vending machine business is quite free - demand is not satisfied by supply. Even in Moscow, only half a thousand of these units were installed, whereas during the Soviet Union in Zlatoglavaya there were 10,000 vending machines selling the famous “soda” for 3 kopecks with syrup and 1 kopeck for a glass of regular soda water.
Ice cream vending machines
Selling cold delicacies through vending machines is a relatively young area of vending that is steadily gaining popularity. The unusual process of serving ice cream using a pump-action arm, which can be observed through the transparent front wall of the machine, is a real show, especially mesmerizing for children!
The vending machine sells ready-made ice cream in the following form:
- In horns.
- In briquettes.
- Popsicle on sticks.
- Cold ice.
Depending on the model brand, the capacity of the unit can reach up to 500 servings and over 10 types of cold delicacies! The average price of ice cream machines fluctuates around 150 thousand rubles.
Fact! In the event of a power outage, enhanced freezing of products keeps the goods in the machine usable for 12 hours!
Another positive characteristic of such units is that they occupy an area of only 1 m2, which allows the machines to be installed in a wide variety of places.
For example, where the flow of people exceeds 2,000 people per day:
- Railway, air and bus stations.
- Shopping and entertainment centers.
- Educational establishments.
- Cinemas, museums and so on.
The relatively small dimensions of such machines also help to reduce the rent for a retail space, which even in the most accessible place will not amount to more than 10 thousand rubles per month. With an average cost per portion of 50 rubles, you can count on 30 sales per day (the machine operates around the clock). Accordingly, monthly revenue will be 45,000 rubles. Of this amount, 35% or 15,000 rubles is the entrepreneur’s net profit.
Based on these figures, we get that the machine will pay for itself within 10 months.
Photo kiosk as a business
A metal case with a built-in computer for viewing photographic images, a printer for printing, connectors for connecting a variety of digital media, a bill acceptor and a device for issuing a receipt - a photo kiosk, the cost of which varies depending on the model between 4 and 9 thousand North American dollars. Top up function mobile phone, as in terminals, allows the owner of the machine to have additional income.
The main functions of the photo kiosk include:
- Recording this or that information on a digital medium.
- Editing photographic images.
- Photo printing.
- Acceptance of money for payment of mobile communications and Internet providers.
Like terminals that accept payments for various services, the photo kiosk has an Internet connection, which allows its owner to control the operation of the unit from a distance - quantity trading operations performed automatically, consumption of materials, ink, receipt tape and so on.
The demand for such machines is observed in megacities, as well as in resort cities, where tourists rush to quickly get photos of memorable places and similar images.
Photo kiosks are usually installed in the following places:
- Shopping and entertainment centers.
- Hotels, hotels.
- Restaurants.
The payback period and profitability of a photo kiosk can be seen in the following example - for example, the cost of the machine is 5,000 conventional units. The average photo printing rate per month is 1,500 images. The cost of one image is 32 cents, and the cost price is 15 cents.
Accordingly, we multiply 17 cents by 1,500 photos and get an income of 255 North American rubles monthly. To this amount you need to add another 300 dollars - a percentage of the replenishment of mobile devices and Internet payments. As a result, we have a figure of 555 dollars, from which we subtract rental costs retail space(1.5 m2), taxes, raw materials, which in total will be 50 conventional units. The remaining $500 is net profit, showing that the photo kiosk pays off within 10 months.
Such vending units are very popular on popular tourist routes - for a small fee, the traveler receives a souvenir coin, packed in a plastic bag, with an image of the city’s coat of arms, landmarks, etc. Moreover, the process itself resembles a kind of game, which fascinates tourists even more! They are installed in places where the flow of people is at least 2,000 people per day - air and bus terminals, railway stations, shopping and entertainment centers, recreation parks, and so on.
Vending machines for selling souvenir coins have four chutes where minted coins of 4 types are placed. Each slot holds 30 souvenir coins.
- The cost of the machine varies between 60,000 rubles.
- The cost of a souvenir coin is 40 rubles.
- Souvenirs are sold for 100 rubles apiece.
Using obvious calculations, we see that the payback of such a unit occurs in 1 – 2 months!
Kvass vending machines
The cold season is over. There are hot days ahead and unbearable thirst, which a priori arises in people trying to drink a glass of another traditional refreshing drink! Therefore, vending machines selling kvass - great idea to start a business. Moreover, with a competent approach, the investment will pay off within 4 - 5 months (summer season), and if you make an effort, you can make a net profit! The next season will be extremely profitable!
Based on the figures below, it is easy to calculate the profitability of the kvass vending business:
- The cost of the unit is from 140,000 rubles.
- The capacity of the machine is 100 liters of kvass, which it serves to customers from standard kegs of 20 or 50 liters.
- Taking into account the use of 200 ml cups, a one-time refill of the machine is enough for 500 servings of drink. The unit holds 600 cups.
Through simple calculations we see the payback and profitability of this business. Even with the cost of renting a trading platform for a machine, taxes, and so on.
The temperature of the drink is maintained at a constant level by a special cooling element installed in the machine. In addition, it is possible to offer potential buyers both carbonated and traditional kvass, significantly expanding the clientele. You can install a remote control system on the unit and monitor the operation of the machine from a distance using SMS notifications.
Regarding the location of the machine, here are the recommendations, as for all vending units - next to the flow of people. If this is some kind of trading platform– it is better to give preference to a store with glass doors or large windows so that the machine, which can be painted in eye-catching bright colors, is clearly visible from the outside.
The main attraction of shoe shine vending is the relatively small start-up capital. The cost of the machine ranges from 700 to 1,500 North American “evergreens,” depending on the model. There are units that are more expensive, but there is no point in purchasing them, at least in the first stages of business.
- Business, shopping and entertainment centers.
- Buildings of administrative and state significance.
- All types of stations.
Payback occurs within 1 – 2 months. Of course, it all depends on where the unit is installed. However, this applies to any vending machine. It is possible to hang it on the wall or place it on the floor. Most machines are designed for cleaning leather or suede shoes, but there are combined models.
Before starting to organize this type of business, you should study the characteristics of the locality and the solvency of the population. Vending machines for charging mobile devices are recommended to be located in cities with a population of at least 500,000 people. They should be installed, like all vending machines, in places with the greatest flow of people and the ability to connect to the power grid - all types of train stations, as well as gas stations. The minimum starting capital is from 35,000 rubles, where 30,000 rubles will be the cost of a simple machine with 6 connectors.
The operating principle is simple:
- The client connects his mobile device, laptop, multimedia player, etc. to the appropriate connector.
- Pays for the necessary time.
- After the signal, he turns off his device.
Depending on the solvency of the population, the cost of 10 minutes of charging can vary from 10 to 50 rubles. With a good location of the machine and active advertising activities, it can give from 15,000 to 40,000 rubles monthly. If we take the minimum indicator, then minus the costs of renting retail space, tax, maintenance, the entrepreneur’s net income will be 9–10 thousand rubles per month. Thus, payback occurs within 4 – 5 months.
People are looking for a job where, with little effort, there will be constant and big income. Vending is a business that guarantees profit. There are many people interested in starting such a business, but let’s figure out how successful this activity really is and how much you can earn.
Retail sale of services and goods using vending machines is what vending is. In the West, this niche has long been occupied by various entrepreneurs. There are 40 people per machine in the USA, 7 thousand in our country. The business is trouble-free - the owner practically does not take part in the process. But business has features and nuances, you need to know about them for the success of the business.
With the help of automatic machines the following are realized:
- food products - drinks (tea, coffee, juices, jelly and soda), chips, “beer snacks”, chocolate bars and candies;
- non-food consumer goods;
- services. This includes autocopiers and photo machines.
For the success of business development, it is important that there are fewer competitors in the intended niche. In China, for example, such machines are used to sell eggs, and in Japan they managed to place live beetles in them. Among non-food products, the sale of glass washing liquid is popular here; the machines themselves are located in places where drivers congregate. They sell newspapers, books, equipment, shoes.
Vending business - where to start
Determine for yourself:
- in which industry to create vending. The choice of machines and the amount of initial capital depend on this;
- installation locations. They are divided depending on the types of clients. Those that are designed for random passers-by are placed in shopping centers, at stops. When a business is defined by regular customers, placed where there is office workers. The choice also affects the payback;
- number of machines to start. Depending on the initial capital, it is determined how many to purchase. The more there are, the greater the profit.
These are important stages. The vending owner must correctly assess the situation. Without making hasty decisions.
Instructions for organization
After choosing a direction, we proceed to organizational issues:
- Registration of individual entrepreneur or LLC. The type of enterprise depends on how large the network of vending machines will be. Then they choose. More often they stop at the simplified tax system. Purchase cash machine no need, the payment system is used instead.
- Purchase of equipment. You don’t have to purchase it with your own money, get it on credit or lease. When you plan to trade in food products, it is better to take new ones - it is easier to pass the SES check.
- The cost of the goods is established. Study your competitors' prices and set them a little lower to ensure greater demand. Constantly monitor your competitors' prices and experiment with your own.
- Placement of machines. Demand depends on location. Vending machines for drinks and snacks are placed in pairs, choosing those points where the flow of people does not move quickly. Successful placement will be in:
- shopping centers, office buildings;
- gaming complexes;
- educational institutions;
- Internet cafe;
- Service stations, car washes;
- at manufacturing enterprises;
- in organizations where employees are regularly paid salaries, with foreign management.
5. Lease agreement. For placement of machines, a fixed fee is possible in the amount of 1000 to 5000 rubles per month or a percentage of income. The first scheme is more profitable.
Business plan for vending machines
It turns out that the business will fully pay for itself in 24 months. If you calculate everything correctly and take care of your income, it will pay off in a year or a year and a half.
Advantages and disadvantages of the vending business
Like any commercial business, vending has its positive and negative sides. Plus - maneuverability. When the machine stops making a profit or it is lower than expected, it is moved to another location.
The disadvantage is that you won’t get quick income. Spend more than one month to establish the process. But with a patient and competent approach, rewards are guaranteed.
Another disadvantage is the seasonality of food.
Secrets of vending success
To be successful in business, remember the main points:
- Neatness and neatness appearance machines will attract visitors.
- Saving on quality is unacceptable. Be sure to check the expiration date of products.
- post instructions for use. Write it in large print so that people with poor eyesight can also read it.
- The key to success is your own “trick”. Come up with something that will distinguish your machines from others. Promotional shopping hours, prize draws, cashless payment options. Think about this constantly.
- Update. Change the assortment periodically. Study customer demand and keep an eye on your competitors.
As in any business, in vending everything depends on the owner. How much effort he puts into it, he will make a profit. This market niche is constantly being filled. Those who are interested in it should hurry up.
Hello! Today we’ll talk about the vending business.
From this article you will learn:
- What is vending;
- How to start a vending business;
- Legal aspects of vending business;
- What types of vending machines are there and how to choose the right machine;
- Reviews and recommendations from entrepreneurs in the vending business.
What is vending and vending business
Vending — This is the sale of goods and provision of services using vending machines. Vending has become very widespread in the world as a very convenient and not at all demanding way to conduct trade or provide services.
Surely you have at least once bought coffee from a vending machine or paid for any services in the form of topping up your balance on your phone or home internet. These are vending machines.
IN modern world The leaders in the number of vending machines are Japan and the USA. Approximately 30-60 people per 1 vending machine. In Russia this is not such a developed business; there are 4-7 thousand people per e-seller. Competition is minimal, especially in small towns. If you hurry, you can occupy a profitable niche in this type of business.
Step 1: Choosing an idea in the vending business
Before choosing a business idea or direction in the vending business, you need to study the work of competitors, determine the most profitable niches for starting, and study the purchasing power of the population.
What can be sold in vending machines:
- ready-made food - snacks, chewing gum, canned drinks, etc.;
- products that require cooking - coffee, tea, cotton candy;
- non-food products– books, magazines, flowers, toys, cigarettes, household chemicals, office, umbrellas;
- services – replenishing your phone balance, providing information, printing, etc.
To attract the attention of potential buyers, you need to think about unusual product. You will need imagination and out-of-the-box thinking. For example, the Chinese came up with the idea of selling live crabs in containers. An equally unconventional idea is to sell dishes so that you can break them later and relieve stress.
In our country, the services that can be obtained through the machine are limited to payment functions. But devices for massage, manicure, photography, photocopies, charging gadgets, and cleaning shoes are widely used abroad. There is even a vending machine-toilet. In tourist cities there are machines with information services.
It is better for beginners to start a vending business with popular machines, for example, those that produce coffee, and after a while install machines with original products or goods nearby.
Step 2: Drawing up a business plan
A business project must be developed in the most detailed manner. It requires introductory information:
- type of activity: trade in goods, products or services;
- form of ownership (individual entrepreneur);
- tax form;
- method of maintaining tax accounting (independently or with the assistance of a specialist);
- geography (settlement and number of people in it);
- planned number of devices;
- range of goods or services, if implied;
- the amount of “financial cushion” in case of unforeseen circumstances.
The goal of any business plan is to calculate the profitability of a vending business in a specific geographic location and predict its feasibility.
A competent business project contains the following sections:
- Description of the characteristics of services or goods with detailed information about the assortment, certificate and sales rights.
- Information about the company indicating the scope of activity and, if any, experience.
- Market research results. This section describes the assessment of trade turnover in the world and in Russia, the population of the geographical location under study, inflation, factors influencing demand, customer preferences, classification of vending machines by demand and costs.
- Classification of machines by payment device, OKVED, type of product and control.
- If you plan to hire employees, then a section is needed - an organizational plan. He contains: job responsibilities and personnel data.
- Marketing plan with definition target audience consumers, sales promotion methods. It also indicates an analysis of customer needs, an assessment of competitors, business risks and opportunities.
- Production plan with information on renting premises and purchasing machines. The section also contains the schedule according to which the project is being implemented.
- A financial plan containing the initial investment and expenses for the implementation of the business.
- Performance analysis – section containing economic indicators net income, payback period, profitability ratio.
- Analysis of risks possible for the vending business (breakdown, lack of spare parts, lack of raw materials, vandalism). It also reflects ways to solve these problems and the break-even point, when income covers losses.
- The project summary contains: business goals (development of a vending network, attracting investors), a description of the project (location of machines, area of the place, markups on goods or services, operating hours), performance indicators, costs of implementing the plan, sources of financing.
Step 3: Legal registration of the vending business
To legalize a vending business, you need to select a registration form. You can or.
- UTII is the simplest option.
- – chosen by entrepreneurs who will not create a separate legal entity.
- And accounting provides for payments of 6% of total income or 15% of income minus expenses.
Vending machines do more than just trade finished products, but also produce goods from raw materials (for example, coffee, pizza). Depending on the type of activity, the suitable system taxation. Also important in choosing a system is the presence or absence of employees.
Businessman should check with local tax office information about the simplified system and UTII. Since these systems are regulated by the laws of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Attention! UTII is paid by owners of vending machines with toys, snacks, chewing gum, newspapers, books, cigarettes and other things. Vending machines with coffee and other drinks provide services Catering, but do not have a service hall, so they are not subject to the single tax.
Step 4: Prepare documents for the vending business
To register an individual entrepreneur you will need the following documents:
- full photocopy of passport;
- application for registration of individual entrepreneurs;
- tax election statement;
- copy of TIN;
- provide foreign citizens with permission for temporary registration;
- receipt with state duty.
When opening a vending business, an entrepreneur must have on hand documents for the purchased devices:
- certificate of conformity of the State Standard of the Russian Federation.
- equipment passport;
- specifications;
- equipment;
- warranty cards;
- conditions to ensure long-term, uninterrupted operation.
There is no specific OKVED code for business vending. It is customary to indicate the following values:
- If the business is based on payment machines (52.61.2).
- For copying and printing documents through machines (74. 83).
- For the sale of any goods and products in vending machines (52. 63).
- To carry out business with massage chairs (71.40.3).
Step 5: Choose a vending machine: where to buy, used or new
First, you need to decide whether these devices will be new or used. Of course, the price of the latest machines is much lower. But you need to take into account the fact that the SES approves new devices faster, without any problems. Inspectors apply the most stringent requirements to used devices.
There is another argument in favor of new equipment. Companies that sell new machines often conduct training on the basics of the vending business. Don't neglect free education.
It is important to find a supplier who offers not only devices, but also consumables and guaranteed service. Popular machines are from the following manufacturers: Bianchi, Venson, Jofemar, Necta, Unicum, Azkoyen, Saeco and others. Each machine comes with a warranty card.
After purchasing equipment, goods and consumables, the SES carries out examinations and, based on them, provides confirmation of the safety of the products and the equipment itself.
To implement a vending business for the production of coffee, tea and soft drinks, you need to take care not only of the power supply, but also of the connection to the water supply and filters.
Cash registers are not required, because inside the machine there is already everything necessary for settlements with customers. If the device does not provide cashless payments by cards, you can install it additionally.
Each vending machine must contain information about the entrepreneur and his contact number.
Step 6: How to choose a location for the vending machine
- First, the place must be crowded.
- Secondly, you need to pay attention to whether people are on the move (busy) or bored and waiting for someone's event.
There is a method in which two machines are placed at a certain distance in a place where people are walking in a stream. The man saw the machine and noticed that it would be nice to buy coffee, but he didn’t approach, then he walks some distance and makes a purchase at the second machine.
Of course, it is worth taking into account the age categories of people. For example, it is better to install vending machines with toys and sweets in children's centers, clubs and near schools.
You can agree on the installation of snack and coffee machines in clinics, educational institutions and office buildings. Usually management agrees, because it is interested in comfortable working conditions for its employees.
The devices can be installed on the streets, but there is a high risk of attack by vandals. Most devices have their own temperature regime for uninterrupted operation: not lower than 5 degrees below zero, and not higher than 40 degrees hot. Therefore, it is still better not to place the devices in the fresh air.
In shopping and entertainment centers vending machines increase the loyalty of visitors to the establishment. As a result, everyone benefits: the businessman, the visitors, and the owner of the property himself.
Action plan for installing vending:
- sign an agreement with the management of the establishment;
- find access to electrical network and if necessary, to the water supply;
- install and start up the equipment.
Rent can range from 1000 to 4000 rubles per month. This is about 10-20% of the profit from sales. But if you try, you can negotiate a free rental. To do this, it is necessary to convey to the owner of the premises (director) information that vending machines are necessary for his employees and to attract the attention of customers.
How many vending machines to install?
Experienced businessmen have different opinions. Some started with a large number of machines at once and were satisfied, because the initial costs quickly paid off.
Others advise installing one maximum two devices to begin with, monitoring the feasibility of such a business, and understanding whether it is worth doing it in this region.
What is the best way to accept payments in vending?
Plays a big role in making profits. A person does not always have cash, bills or coins. Therefore, you need to install as many payment systems as possible. This includes a coin acceptor, a bill acceptor, and payment by plastic cards. You definitely need to take care of the system for issuing change.
Maintenance of vending machines
Loading the machines with goods takes several hours a week, and it is necessary to monitor the level of demand and sales volume. If the product is not in demand, the installation location may have been chosen incorrectly.
It is important to keep the machines in working condition around the clock. If a consumer comes across a non-working device once or twice, then he is unlikely to approach it in the future.
It is necessary to ensure that the device is tidy and that there are instructions for use.
Determining the price of services or goods
There is no clear decision on the amount of cost of a service or product. Too high or very low price can bring unpleasant consequences to business. You should conduct observations and analyze prices for similar products from competitors. It is advisable to compare the size of the markup with the income of potential buyers and the distance of the device from traditional stores.
How much does it cost to open a vending business?
The expense item for a vending business project contains the following items:
- purchase of equipment (devices and components);
- installation;
- rent;
- technical inspection of devices;
- purchase of goods, consumables, products;
- advertising;
- permission from the SES and receipt of relevant documents;
- permission from electricians and approval from the fire inspectorate;
- taxes;
- Unexpected expenses.
The purchase of vending machines will cost 150-300 thousand rubles, if we're talking about about new equipment. The price for used devices is about 90-120 thousand and depends on the level of wear and service life. Attention should be paid technical inspection Before purchasing such equipment, there is a risk of spending a large sum on repairs and remaining in the red.
At the initial stage of business, it is better to handle the functions of the operator yourself: cash collection, storage of raw materials, goods, products, inspection. When the business is established, you can hire staff.
Assessing the prospects of the vending business
Before you try your hand at vending, you need to evaluate the prospects. To do this, it is important to understand whether specific devices will be relevant in a particular place. In other words, you need:
- assess the demand for the product;
- explore the infrastructure of nearby retail outlets;
- determine the number of competitors;
- analyze the level of related business;
- find out and analyze information about already operating vending points in a particular area: profit margins, costs.
Vending business involves the absence of large expenses, minimum investment compared to the usual sale of goods through retail outlets.
According to reviews, he guarded the vending business, this business can bring from 1000 rubles per day or more. On average, income from one machine is 10,000 - 30,000 rubles per month. The costs are recouped in about 1-1.5 years. All this is possible with a competent approach to business, patience and the ability to achieve your goal.
Pros of vending
- Low rental costs, because the vending machine occupies a small area.
- The operating condition of several devices can be maintained by one person, and in the early stages, by the businessman himself.
- Ease of purchasing a product or receiving a service, because all procedures are standard and have instructions.
- You can earn additional income by placing advertising on the device.
- The machine is designed for continuous sales 24 hours a day.
- If one of the devices has ceased to generate profit, you can move it to a new location without great expense.
- You can sell your entire vending business if you are not successful.
- It is easy to expand your business, without complex schemes, by simply purchasing more devices and installing them at selected points.
- Opportunity fast learning the basics of the vending business.
- In Russia, this line of business has many empty niches.
- You can quickly change the assortment depending on customer demand.
Disadvantages of the vending business
- Choosing the wrong location can cause losses.
- It is necessary to regularly monitor the filling and cleanliness of the devices.
- Possible damage to machines on the street, in the passage and subway.
- The purchased ingredients for preparing drinks are imported and expensive, so not all buyers can afford such products.
- Not all age categories of people are able to use machines; older people find it difficult to understand the functionality.
- Absence quick payback– it will take at least 1 year.
- In some metropolitan areas, fierce competition has already emerged.
- The seasonality of some vending machines, for example those selling soft drinks, will not bring profit in the winter.
Our company is engaged in the installation and maintenance of vending equipment. We offer a wide selection of vending machines for drinks, food and household services.
What are vending machines
Trade equipment is a special device for small retail sales. Installing a vending machine will be a good solution for companies with many employees, as well as institutions with a lot of traffic. Thus, the necessary products will always be at hand for your employees and visitors.
Installation of such devices is especially relevant in the following places:
- business centers;
- educational institutions;
- sports centers;
- medical centers;
- diplomatic missions;
- train stations, etc.
Installing our vending machines will raise the quality of service in any location to a higher level.
Features of our machines
We provide professional services for the installation of vending machines in Moscow. All our equipment is different the following advantages:
- the possibility of online monitoring (allows you to remotely monitor the status of the device and manage it if necessary);
- maintaining a continuous temperature chain of products with short term suitability;
- possibility of cash and non-cash payments;
- large interactive touch monitors on vending machines
In addition, we serve 24 hours a day vending machines. Thus, the vending machine will function perfectly 24/7.
What do we offer
We install all types of vending machines. In our catalog you will find models for sale:
- snacks;
- healthy and sports nutrition;
- coffee;
- lunches to go;
- essential goods;
- copying services;
- photo services.
Call our company’s office and we will advise you in detail on all the nuances and, if you are interested, we will conduct a product tasting in your office.
Features of cooperation with us
Express Vending is a leader in the installation and maintenance of vending machines in Moscow. We have prepared the following benefits for our clients:
- Free 24/7 hotline;
- A unique range of healthy and fresh food;
- Cashless payment system, as well as Apple pay and Android pay;
- A personal manager is assigned to each of our clients.
Thus, installing machines in shopping centers and other establishments with our help will be a profitable solution for everyone.
Content
76% of young professionals dream of starting their own business in Russia. Beginning entrepreneurs are hampered by lack of experience, starting capital and clear ideas about what is in demand in the market for services and products. Business on vending machines does not require large investments and is suitable for both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs.
What is vending
This line of business activity is aimed at selling in-demand services and goods through vending machines. Vending business allows you to organize trade without sellers. They are being replaced by self-service machines. Chocolates, coffee, chewing gum, cigarettes, medications, contraception and even hot food can be sold through vending machines.
Development of vending in Russia
Snack and coffee vending machines have become most popular in the country. They are installed in shopping centers, universities, hospitals and others. in public places. The development of vending in Russia is relevant: compared to other countries, it is in a stage of active growth. If in Japan and America it is approximately 70% retail accounts for the vending business, then in the domestic market this figure is only 30%.
Vending trade
Activities related to the sale of any product are considered more profitable. They are devoid of production problems and do not require thorough follow-up regulatory framework. Vending trade refers to such types of activities. Sale of any goods through automated systems occurs without the involvement of staff.
The main advantages of this type of trading include:
- minimum requirements for retail space;
- no need to maintain a large staff of employees;
- trading is carried out around the clock;
- there is no need to rent warehouses and production premises;
- short payback periods;
- There is no need to observe cash discipline.
The vending business also has some disadvantages:
- Vending machines can break down, causing you to lose a significant share of your profits.
- If you install equipment on the street or far from cameras, it will suffer from vandals.
- Government services will carry out official inspections to determine whether your products meet the standards.
- The main disadvantage is that the revenue depends on the location where the machine is installed.
How to start a vending business from scratch
Any entrepreneurial activity requires investment. When thinking about starting a vending business from scratch, determine in advance how much of your money you are willing to invest on the purchase of equipment and consumables. Study the features of vending machines in your city: where they can be placed, what products are in demand, what goods are in short supply. Nuances:
Installing vending machines with hot food and medicine is important if you live in a large city.
- In 90% of cases, children will pay attention to devices that offer chewing gum and toys.
- Vending machines with chips, chocolates, and carbonated drinks are equally popular in large and medium-sized cities.
- In small towns, installations with coffee drinks are popular.
- If the business does not work out, then the device can be sold.
Business plan for a vending business
It is better for beginners to start by selling coffee drinks to office employees, students and visitors to shopping centers. The demand for these products does not depend on the season or time of year, which makes the installation of such devices cost-effective. A business plan for a vending business must include an analysis of the market and the work of competitors. Without familiarizing yourself with the experience of other owners, it will be difficult to organize your own activities. Also in the business plan you need to consider:
- locations for installing machines;
- maintenance personnel (technician for inspecting and setting up the device, operator replenishing ingredients and consumables);
- features of drawing up a lease agreement with the owners of retail outlets;
- expenses for the purchase and installation of machines;
- business registration costs;
- list of permits.
Vending - taxes
Vending - ideas
Occupying a new profitable niche in business is the dream of every beginner, but not all devices will be well received by the Russian audience. Any vending ideas must be immediately assessed in terms of implementation and future prospects. One of the hits in the West are machines selling heated food. They can be installed in office buildings, on-site educational institutions, in places where there are no canteens. Automatic machines that replace washing machines will bring profit in hostels and train stations.
Vending machines
Modern devices for automated trading are energy-dependent and mechanical. When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the build quality of the mechanisms. Be sure to check business devices for anti-vandal protection. Even if you install equipment in a large shopping center, you cannot be sure that no one will try to open it. For such cases, protection is installed on devices.
Types of vending machines
Studying manufacturers' catalogs on websites, you can come across vending machines that differ not only in size, technical equipment, but also in design. These characteristics serve as their classifiers. Products are divided according to installation methods, operating principles, and features of the products offered. In the trading industry it is customary to distinguish the following types vending machines:
- devices intended for sale food products;
- selling various services;
- selling non-food products;
- entertainment devices.
Vending machines - new items
Non-standard items initially attract potential buyers. Before opening your own business, you can study the latest vending products and choose the most profitable ones among them. Companies offer vending machines for martinis, pizza, and baked bread. Among the new products, devices selling perfumes, fresh milk, and fresh fruit are considered promising for the domestic market.
Which vending machines are the most profitable?
Increasing finances is the goal of any business. The best vending machines facilitate this, because... have high-quality technical equipment and demonstrate all the advantages of the product. The amount of profit is influenced by the location of the equipment and the demand for the products offered. Coffee, chocolate, chips, chewing gum, carbonated drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers are products that everyone buys. From their implementation you will receive a stable income.
Payback of a vending machine
Installation commercial equipment will not require large expenses from the businessman. Each vending machine pays off the full cost within 1 year. After this time, you will be able to purchase another machine, gradually expanding trading network. The payback period is affected by the location of the trading device. According to statistics, the largest profits come from equipment installed in cinemas, shopping centers and amusement parks. According to reviews, the least profit comes from equipment installed near stores and shopping centers.
How much does a vending machine cost?
Boutique Supervend is one of the leading suppliers of automated trading equipment. Average price of new coffee machine in his network is 120,000 rubles. Considering how much a vending machine costs, it is best to buy it in an online store with delivery to the installation site. The cost of new snack vending machines is 200,000 rubles.
The price of used equipment is 30-50% cheaper, but the future entrepreneur needs to take into account that the difference in cost will have to be invested differently: there will definitely be repair costs. The sale of vending machines is organized by companies along with ingredients and spare parts for them. In addition to equipment, a businessman will need to purchase payment systems for machines. Their average price is 15,000 rubles.
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