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Thinking About Starting a Vending Machine Business?
Starting a Vending Machine Business? This post walks you through the 10 steps you should do before placing your first machine - step by step. ...more
Getting Started
January 13, 2026•3 min read
AI Cooler Myths
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Getting Started
January 06, 2026•3 min read
Let's Talk Vending Machine Types
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Getting Started
December 21, 2025•2 min read
Let's Talk Money - How much can you REALLY make in Vending?
Vending machines typically earn $500–$1,000 monthly, with 50% profit for home-based operators. Expect $250–$500 profit per machine and about 1 hour of weekly work. Learn how many machines you need to ... ...more
Getting Started
December 08, 2025•1 min read
Let's Talk Office Coffee Service
Here's the truth about office coffee service: It can be extremely profitable, but the right setup depends entirely on what the client wants, their budget, and whether they already have a water line (o... ...more
Getting Started
November 30, 2025•3 min read
Why Vending Meal Items Are the Secret to More Sales, Profits, and Loyal Customers
Most vending operators limit meal options to big accounts. Here’s why adding them everywhere multiplies your sales - and keeps customers coming back. ...more
Getting Started
November 06, 2025•3 min read
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For all of these items, you do not necessarily need to purchase the exact items I have listed below. But this list should give you a good idea of the types of items you will need to run your business.
Sam's Club
COSCO Folding 2-in-1 Hand Truck, 300 lb. Capacity, Multi-Position - Good starter Dolly/Cart
Member's Mark 6-Tier NSF Heavy Duty Wire Shelving, 47.75" W x 18" D x 75.5" H - Decent Shelving for Storing Inventory in Warehouse or Garage. On wheels, so shelving can be moved out of the way when not picking.
Home Depot
HDX 12 Gal. Tough Storage Flip Top Tote in Black with Yellow Lid - Solid Tote for Picking & Filling Machines
Amazon - Warehouse & Misc
Perco Lite 1 Line Price Gun with Price - Marking Labels Kit - Date Gun to Put Date Stickers on Perishable Items
Perco 1 Line White Labels - 8 Rolls - Replacement Labels for the Date Gun
Clear Adhesive Pockets 3"x5" Index Card Sleeves Self Adhesive with Top Loading Label Pockets (30 PCS) - Put these on the outside of each tote and slip in a 3x5 notecard with the name of the location so you know which tote goes to which machine when filling.
Cash & Coin Counters - If traditional machines are part of your fleet, you'll want these, but they sure are pricey. Some banks require you to roll your coins and separate your bills. These are a huge time saver.
ELAFROS Heavy Duty Plastic Utility Cart 34 x 17 Inch - Great for staging totes during picking as your warehouse and inventory items grow. Before these we used a 6' folding table.
Hefty Slider Jumbo Storage Bags, 2.5 Gallon Size - Great for separating your frozen items by machine when picking. Put a 3x5 notecard with the location name on it in each bag so you know where the products are going.
Magnetic Whiteboards - We put these on the side of every machine for customers to leave product suggestions.
Amazon - General Tool Bag & Maintenance Items
Tool Bag - Everyone needs a decent tool bag...
25ft Tape Measure - Don't forget to measure those doorways and openings
Sprayway Glass Cleaner - Ammonia Free and Streakless - This specific brand is highly recommended.
Microfiber Cloths - To clean glass and wipe down machine
Wire Cutters - You'll be cutting a lot of zip ties. You could also use scissors but they don't work as well.
Hammer- Every toolkit needs a good hammer
Ratchet Screwdriver Set - Phillips and Flat Head
Long Crow Bar - Make sure to bring this on every install or machine move. Helps to get over thresholds if needed.
Antibacterial Wipes - To clean everything except the glass (or use the Sprayway & Microfiber cloths here too)
Headlamp - These things have a lot of dark corners.
Levels - Various lengths, at least one 3'+
Glass Suction Cups Heavy Duty Aluminum Vacuum Plate Handle Floor Holder Hooks - Nice for saving your fingers when moving machines through tight doorways
Zip Ties - Various Sizes
Utility Knife - Don't forget this on install and uncrating days
Amazon - Haha Specific
Display Technologies Visi-FAST Spring Push Drink Dispenser, Refrigerator Organizers and Storage for 12/16 oz Beverages - Recommended Drink Pushers for use with Haha Coolers
Electric Screwdriver Set - Phillips and Flat Head, Very helpful during uncrating
Tenda AC1200 Smart WiFi Router - To connect to your client's wifi and reduce monthly fees by $15.00
Amazon - XY Combo Specific
T25 Bit - You will need this for uncrating your machine if it's palletized.
Egofine 12pcs 1/4 Inch Mini Ratchet Socket Wrench Set - Need 7mm to remove can risers & 5.5mm for repairs
Drill Impact Driver - Highly recommend for removing machine from pallet - Phillips and Flat head bits
24mm Open Ended Wrench - To raise or lower the footings to level the machine
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