Types of vending machines

Types of vending machines

We hope that this material will make it easier for you to choose a vending machine for your business. Here is given a brief description of all currently existing types of vending machines.

The classification is based on various features: types and types of goods sold, types of construction, installation methods.

Product types These are food products, non-food products and services. Of course, in each group there are many different types, each of which has its own specifics, and, therefore, the vending machine for this product also has its own characteristics. Don't forget that from right choice the trading apparatus depends on all subsequent business building.

By type of construction they can be divided into two large groups: mechanical and electronic-mechanical. And also by design, vending machines can be desktop or floor-standing, with various types of coin acceptors (mechanical or electronic, accepting coins, banknotes, cards, or combinations thereof).

Mechanical ones are easier to operate, they do not require an electrical connection, they sell one or two types of goods that do not need special conditions storage (for example, do not require a low temperature), they accept a limited set of types of bills or coins. An example is a vending machine for chewing gum in capsules, where only coins can be thrown.

Food vending machines

This type is the most popular and widespread, due to the fact that it is food products that are in constant and stable demand. Depending on the type of product, the design also differs. Through vending machines, you can sell hot and cold drinks on tap, drinks in cans or bottles, fresh juice, popcorn, snacks, hot dishes and much more.

snack machines implement a set various kinds piece goods and are equipped with a mechanism for selecting goods and a conveyor for its supply. Most often, they sell boxed food and drinks, the so-called snacks (snacks). Snack machines and devices are very popular and are in second place in demand after coffee machines.

Coffee machines- Leaders in the field of vending. A variety of types (read more in our article "Coffee machines") allows you to turn them into a source of income under any initial conditions.

Soda water vending machines consist of a device for preparing and dispensing a drink, a control panel, a coin acceptor. It can be supplemented with a refrigerator. The device for the preparation of carbonated drinks consists of a dispenser, a mixer and a conveyor common to other "pouring" devices, and a saturator peculiar only to soda machines.

Water vending machines are a new direction in the vending business for Russia. They sell drinking purified water in bottling, they are connected to the city water supply system. At the exit, the buyer receives in his container clean water that has gone through many stages of purification.

Vending machines oxygen cocktail saturate the base of the cocktail (various juices, decoctions, milk) with oxygen. Some additionally sell bottled oxygen, or allow the client to breathe in oxygen for some time.

Non-food vending machines

vending machines for sale Not food products- These are, as a rule, mechanical, not requiring connection to the mains. Through them, you can sell a huge range of goods: printed materials, newspapers, magazines, hygiene products, batteries, some types of medicines, books, toys and many other goods. daily demand. As a rule, they specialize in a particular type of product, and have a specific design.

Through vending machines toys sell small toys. Figures, balloons, chewing gum, bouncing balls are packed in capsules (both small and relatively large) and sold at a small price. But, at the same time, they are very profitable. Firstly, it is much more interesting for children to buy something in this way, and secondly, they are very cheap, and the margin on such types of goods relative to their tiny cost turns out to be very solid, but at the same time, buyers do not consider the price of chewing gum to be too high.

Shoe cover vending machines are also capsular. Simplicity, cheapness, universal form, and the size of such goods do not require any complex issuance mechanism. They are equipped with a simple coin acceptor specific types coins or combinations thereof.

Service vending machines

These are relatively more complex structures that perform certain actions (shoe cleaning, photo printing, etc.). They also include various types of payment terminals.

Payment terminals differ significantly from all of the above devices, both in design and in the features of building a business. Payment terminals are equipped with a special shock-resistant touch monitor(or keyboard), an uninterruptible power supply, a bill acceptor, a receipt printer and a fiscal registrar designed to state control over the amounts in circulation, modem and antenna. The POS business will require a more substantial initial investment and attentive maintenance, but this niche market is still attractive.

The choice of a vending machine depends on further steps to organize a business. Approach with due attention to the assessment of the situation in your region, your capabilities and the desired result, and choose those types that best suit your needs.

The Art-Vending company is engaged in vending not only as a supplier of vending machines, but also as a direct participant - we sell the equipment that we have tested in practice. We perceive our clients as partners. You can always count on honest and detailed advice about any kind of products we offer.

Vending is a business in the provision of goods and services through vending machines, which can bring considerable income in a short time. We will tell you what its concept is, where to start and what are the prospects for this area of ​​​​entrepreneurship in Russia.

Vendings as a full-fledged distribution channel sell goods of various purposes and prices - from groceries and hot coffee to ties, appliances and spirits. According to statistics in Western countries, the number of vending machines already exceeds 6 million units. Japan is considered the leader of such trade, in which there are more than 20 buyers per device.

In Russia, such trade is just beginning to develop; there are no more than 2,000 customers per vending machine. The number of vending machines and the list of goods and services offered through them also do not yet differ in variety. But the share of “smart” machines equipped with telemetry, a device for cashless payments and other digital tools is gradually growing.

More and more vending machines are moving away from plastic cups and containers, moving towards eco-friendly packaging in the spirit of the global trend. The format of Coffee to Go sales is growing rapidly, as well as the transition from instant ingredients to ground coffee.

Vendings sell soft drinks, snacks, sandwiches, magazines and newspapers, mobile phone payment services. The share of key sales of goods through vending machines is:

58% - hot drinks;

21% - cold drinks;

17% - snacks;

3% - prepared food.

Since 2017, sales through vending machines have grown by 30%. To a greater extent, this happened as a result of the changes adopted by the Federal Law No. 54 of 02/01/2017. Separate types machines (mechanical, water machines, milk machines and parking machines) were exempted from the mandatory installation of cash registers, printed checks in TA were also canceled, and the amount of tax deductions and the use of QR codes were regulated.

Business concept for vending

The profit from each machine depends on the location. The higher the throughput, the higher the income. It is recommended to install vending machines in places with a large crowd of people or with a high frequency of attendance. These can be educational institutions, airports, train stations, shopping centers, cinemas, markets, state organizations, gas stations. In these places, people use coffee and snack machines, as well as devices designed for impulse purchases - the necessary little things: tights, lenses, magazines.

The advantage of this type of trade is that the entrepreneur is not tied to one place, he can change the location of vending, tracking the level of sales at different points. It is difficult to predict the exact hit by geolocation. It happens that with good traffic and low competition, sales do not grow. Or maybe quite the opposite.

Vending is beneficial because of its compactness and mobility. It can be installed where a standard dot would hardly fit retail- at the door, in a narrow corner. The rent for 1 sq.m, depending on the chosen place, ranges from a maximum of 10-15 thousand rubles to 500-1000 rubles. The interest of the retailer lies in the profit from the rent, the vendor - from the sale of goods. For example, a coffee machine, which is installed in the most visited place, brings net income up to 60 thousand rubles, but you will have to pay ⅕ of the rent.

But there are other market segments where vendors are given the opportunity to install machines for free when the owners are interested in having them on their territory. As a rule, these are zones for official use by employees of shopping centers, healthcare institutions, government organizations, and car dealerships. The offered assortment of goods is focused on cold, hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches.

The format of the vending business is developing in two directions:

as the main business;

as a side business.

The main business is an activity, as a result of which initial income is received from several devices. Then the income received is invested in the purchase of new machines, reaching the level of a vending distribution network. In this option, with rational planning, you can grow into a large vending company with instant access to retail chains.

A vending company is an operator that sells, leases vending machines, supplies customers with consumables, and also provides services. This level of business requires a budget of at least $100,000 and a full-fledged staff. In this format, it will no longer be possible to save on managers or accountants: the network company has a large turnover and serious documentation that requires a careful approach. In such cases, the best solution is to transfer some of the functions to outsourcing, for example, transferring accounting activities to specialists in accounting outsourcing services, such as the Chief Accountant Assistant.

A side business in the form of vending trade is that manufacturing companies install machines as advertising. own products. This business format is more typical for Western companies, but also Russian manufacturers I'm starting to look at this positioning of the goods.

For retailers, the vending business can also generate a side income. Retailers themselves buy, install on retail space and fill vending machines with goods that do not compete in terms of assortment.

Principles of work in the vending business

In order for the slot machine business to develop successfully, adhere to the following principles:

Try to accurately determine the location of the point where vending will be installed. For example, toy machines are best placed in malls or facilities frequented by families with children. coffee vending will give a good profit on sites with a dense flow of customers. The fast food machine will fit perfectly into educational institutions, at the station, airport, shopping centers.

Depending on the product, plan maintenance intervals and vending performance in advance. For example, coffee and food machines require constant maintenance and checks: any breakdown threatens to damage products.

The business will go much more efficiently if you purchase several vendings. One or a couple of vendings will pay off longer. Some wholesale companies offer novice businessmen to lease equipment.

Make sure that the machines are bright and attractive. However, the interface of the technology should be understandable to the buyer of any age, and the purchase should be made quickly and easily - by pressing a couple of buttons.

If a business plans to create a vending trade network, then you should take care of recognizing your own brand in advance.

Try to play on the products offered by the device: you can fill the vending with something unusual that attracts attention.

With a strategically chosen trading platform and the category of goods will only need to fill and service the machines on time, receiving a constant income.

Types of vending machines

Modern vending machines can be divided into 4 groups.

Types of vending machines	Suggested range
Grocery machines	They offer a wide range - from sweets and snacks to fresh pizza with several toppings to choose from. The machine will heat food and pack it in a container made of eco-friendly material. Cold and hot drinks are offered. Grocery machines are in demand in offices, educational institutions, organizations as an alternative to cafes
Vending machines for piece goods	Umbrellas, tights, ties, scarves, personal hygiene products are on sale. The cost of goods is competitive with the store. In medical centers good profitability at vending machines selling shoe covers, disposable syringes, containers for tests
Service machines	In the Russian market, this area is still the most free. Massage services are offered massage chairs in shopping centers), payment terminals, cameras and copiers
Slot machines	Apart from slot machines karaoke machines that play the desired melody began to be in demand

The table shows general views vending machines, which are divided into separate subgroups.

Novice businessmen should start with devices selling piece goods.

Products bring the most profit, but also require close attention to product expiration dates.

Popular Ideas

Original ideas for vending can be gleaned from foreign experience. Strange at first glance, they, nevertheless, are wildly popular among buyers. Here is what vending offers in 2019:

Sale of boiled eggs. The idea came from America, when they began to offer ready-made hot snacks without harmful fast food for office workers;

Sleepbox machine. Popular at airports and train stations. The device is in the form of a box, with an area of ​​4 sq.m, where you can sleep peacefully. For one hour, $ 6-7 (400-500 rubles) is taken;

French fries vending machine with a selection of related products;

Apparatus for the sale of sports nutrition. The buyer specifies the initial data and parameters, and the machine selects the necessary additives. Installed in sports clubs;

Vending sale of tights. Relevant for buildings with numerous offices.

Printing posters at the airport. Instead of homemade signs to meet passengers, customers are offered to make a poster using a vending machine. You can choose a background, font, set the size and drive in your own text;

Lego vending machine. It is in demand in the subway, train stations, airports, children's centers;

Wine vending machines. Before buying, you will have to present a passport or rights to the surveillance camera.

How to start a business - basic steps

Step 1 We develop a business plan for a vending project. The business plan includes the following calculations: the cost of buying a machine, goods, renting a trading place, payback periods, monthly income.

Step 2 Choose a location and a category of goods that will fill the vending. You should not open another coffee machine if there are several more nearby. It is better to find another place, or choose another content.

Step 3 Official registration. To install vending machines, it is enough to have state registration in the tax office as an individual entrepreneur or LLC, a lease agreement and certificates for filling machines. State registration is carried out at the tax office at the address of registration. Simultaneously with registration, the type of taxation is selected, most often the simplified tax system or a patent. OKVED code for vending 47.99.2

Step 4 Purchase of vending machines and goods. You can’t always buy the necessary device in your city, so it’s better to go straight to wholesale supplier. The manufacturing company organizes pre-sale preparation of vending machines, informs how to properly operate, wash and fill the device.

Step 6 Installation of vending machines. After concluding a lease agreement with a location point, equipment is brought and installed on site with a connection to electronic network. In addition to the lease agreement, accompanying documents on the movement of material assets are drawn up in order to protect the rights of the vendor (inventory, acceptance certificate, other acts).

Step 7 Hiring staff. If several machines are used, then it is worth hiring a trained worker who will service the equipment. Service personnel are required to undergo a medical examination and receive sanitary books. Subsequently, as the business grows, additional employees may be needed: sales managers, accountants, assistants. Outsourcing services, for example, Chief Accountant Assistant, can always come to the rescue in this situation.

Each stage has nuances. The speed of organizing a business depends not only on the personal qualities of the entrepreneur, but also on the amount of investment.

Approximate investment and payback

Payback examples of vending machines from a vending operator

Name	Full cost, rub.	Monthly investments, rub.	Payback period, months
Gran Gusto coffee machine
snack machine
Snack street
Unicum Rosso coffee machine	223 thousand

Direct participants in the vending market recommend not to tune in to quick profits from vending, as vending machine sellers promise. You will have to constantly invest: introduce modern equipment and technologies, expand and update the fleet of machines, otherwise competitors will quickly overtake you.

Five machines can give an income of 20-25 thousand rubles a month. The purchase of new vendings will cost 1 million rubles, used - 500 thousand. New equipment will pay off in 2-3 years, used equipment in a year.

The amount of profit depends on many factors:

logistics;

rent;

convenience of a bill acceptor and a coin acceptor;

quality of service (timely fill with water, goods, carry out cleaning);

installation of bank terminals.

Pros and cons of vending business

The benefits of a vending business include:

small starting investments(from 350 thousand rubles). It is not necessary to rent an office, to improve trading place, hire a large staff. Expenses are spent on the purchase of automatic machines, commodity saturation, rent and maintenance;

business mobility and autonomy. Devices can be quickly transported and changed location, unlike stationary equipment;

maintenance of vending machines will be handled by one operator who visits several outlets a day;

vending machine operates around the clock;

clear estimated time for customer service;

free niches with little competition.

Problems that vendors may have:

vandalism, which, unfortunately, is present in Russia;

the cost of travel time for service personnel, if the devices are located throughout the city or on long distance from each other;

slow exit to the breakeven point.

Content

76% of young professionals dream of starting their own business in Russia. Aspiring entrepreneurs are hampered by a lack of experience, start-up 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 a beginner and an entrepreneur with experience.

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, contraceptives, and even hot meals can be sold through vending machines.

Development of vending in Russia

Snack and coffee vending machines have gained the greatest popularity in the country. They are installed in shopping centers, universities, hospitals and other in public places. The development of vending in Russia is relevant: in comparison with other countries, it is at the stage active growth. If in Japan and America approximately 70% of retail trade is in the vending business, then in the domestic market this figure is only 30%.

vending trade

Varieties of activities associated with the sale of any product are considered more profitable. They are deprived production problems, do not require a thorough follow-up regulatory framework. Vending trade refers to such activities. Sale of any goods through automated systems takes place without the involvement of staff.

The main advantages of this type of trade include:

• minimum requirements for retail space;
• no need to maintain a large staff of employees;
• trading is carried out around the clock;
• eliminates the need to rent warehouses and industrial premises;
• short payback periods;
• You don't have to be disciplined.

The vending business also has some disadvantages:

1. Vending machines can break down, because of which you will lose a significant share of your profits.
2. If you install equipment on the street or far from the cameras, then it will suffer from the actions of vandals.
3. Government Services will arrange official checks to determine if your product meets the standards.
4. The main disadvantage is the dependence of revenue on the installation location of the machine.

How to start a vending business from scratch

Any entrepreneurial activity requires investment. Thinking about starting a vending business from scratch, determine in advance how much of your money you are ready to invest in the purchase of equipment with consumables. Study the features of vending machines in your city: where you can put them, what products are in demand, what goods are in short supply. Nuances:

Installing vending machines with hot food and medicines is relevant if you live in a large city.

1. In 90% of cases, a child will pay attention to devices that offer chewing gum and toys.
2. Vending machines with chips, chocolates, carbonated drinks are equally popular in large and medium-sized cities.
3. In small settlements installations with coffee drinks are popular.
4. If the business does not work out, then the device can be sold.

vending business business plan

It is better for beginners to start by selling coffee drinks to office workers, students and shopping mall visitors. The demand for these products does not depend on the season and time of year, which makes the installation of such devices profitable. The business plan of a vending business should include an analysis of the market and the work of competitors. Without getting acquainted with the experience of other owners, it will be difficult to organize your own activities. The business plan also needs to consider:

• places of installation of machines;
• maintenance personnel (technician for inspection and adjustment of the device, operator replenishing ingredients and consumables);
• features of drawing up a lease agreement with the owners outlets;
• expenses for the purchase and installation of machines;
• business registration costs;
• list of permits.

Vending - taxes

Vending - ideas

Borrow a new profitable niche in business - the dream of every newcomer, but not all devices will be well received by the Russian audience. Any vending ideas should be immediately evaluated in terms of implementation and future prospects. One of the hits in the west are machines that sell heated food. They can be installed in office buildings, on the territory of educational institutions, in places where there are no canteens. Machines that replace washing machines, will be profitable in hostels and train stations.

vending machines

Modern devices for automated trading are volatile and mechanical. When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the build quality of the mechanisms. Be sure to check the devices for business for anti-vandal protection. Even having installed equipment in a large mall, you cannot be sure that no one will try to open it. For such cases, protection is installed on the devices.

Types of vending machines

Studying the catalogs of manufacturers on websites, you can find 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, features of the products offered. In the trading industry, it is customary to distinguish the following types of vending machines:

• devices intended for the sale of food products;
• selling various services;
• selling non-food products;
• entertainment devices.

Vending machines - novelties

Non-standard things at first 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, baked bread. Among the new products, devices selling perfumes, fresh milk, fresh fruits are considered promising for the domestic market.

Which vending machines are the most profitable

Increasing finance is the goal of any business. The best vending machines contribute to this, because. have an upscale technical equipment and demonstrate all the benefits of products. The amount of profit is affected by the location of the equipment, the demand for the products offered. Coffee, chocolate, chips, gum, sodas, hot dogs, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers are the foods that everyone buys. From their implementation you will receive a stable income.

Payback of the vending machine

Installation of commercial equipment does not require large expenses from a businessman. Each trading machine pays for the full cost in 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 profit is brought by equipment installed in cinemas, shopping centers and amusement parks. According to reviews, the smallest profit is brought by equipment installed near shops and shopping centers.

How much does a vending machine cost

Boutique Supervend is one of the leading suppliers of automated trading equipment. The average price of a 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 trading 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 technology, a businessman will need to purchase payment systems for machines. Their average price is 15,000 rubles.

Last update:  02/22/2020

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Good day, dear readers of the RichPro.ru business magazine! This article will discuss about vending , what vending machines are, how to start a vending business With minimum investment and what is the best way to start a novice entrepreneur.

From this article, you will learn:

• What type of business is called vending;
• What types of vending machines exist and where you can buy vending equipment;
• How to start a vending business with a minimum investment;
• What are the features of this business and how to start your own business.

Also in the publication you will find step-by-step instructions for opening own business based on vending, answers to frequently asked questions on the subject of the article.

The information presented will be useful to study for everyone who is looking for an interesting way to make money. Don't forget that any business does not tolerate delay . Therefore, you should start reading the article right now.

About what vending is, what vending machines exist, how to start a vending business and where it is better to buy vending machines - read in this article

So, what does the concept of vending include?

Vending (vending from English. vend - sell (through vending machines)) - sale of various goods and services through special (vending) machines.

Such machines were invented a long time ago, but right now the method of earning money with the help of vending machines has become the most relevant. It is explained very simply- pace modern life constantly growing, technology is constantly evolving.

Today, unhurried tea parties in offices in the middle of the day have become a rarity. Most employees, in order to save working time, sacrifice a full meal, preferring quick snacks .

In such situation snack vending machines, drinks and coffee become very in demand. That is why there are more and more vending machines - they are installed in educational And medical institutions, in shops, sports complexes, at railway stations and other crowded places.

Everyone can do vending, it is enough to have cash to purchase a vending machine. Also important choose a device that will be in demand in a particular place.

by the most in great demand use the following machines:

• vending machines selling soft drinks;
• tea and coffee machines;
• apparatus for the sale of small piece goods;
• vending machines through which you can buy snacks ( For example, chips, chocolate, etc.);
• payment terminals;
• musical instruments;
• slot machines.

Profit in vending is not limited by anything, provided that the type of device is chosen correctly, as well as the passable place for installation.

By the way, V Russia this type of entrepreneurship is rather uncommon. Yes, in Japan one device accounts for approximately 25 person, and in our country - on 2 000 Human.

However, do not think that vending will be a way to get rich instantly. As in any business, there is competition and taxes.

Naturally, vending has a number of features - both positive and negative.

1.1. Benefits (+ ) vending

Among the advantages of such a business are the following:

1. High level of liquidity - if necessary, the machine, together with the business, is easy to implement.
2. Devices are easy to manage their maintenance usually does not cause problems.
3. Vending allows you to save huge amounts on hiring workers - one specialist is enough to service a large number of machines.
4. A large number of free niches.
5. Ease of design – no need to issue licenses and certificates.
6. Relatively cheap rent, as the device occupies a small area.
7. Machines can work around the clock without days off, unlike people.
8. There is a possibility combine this business with catering .

Despite the large number of advantages of vending, it also has a number of disadvantages.

1.2. Disadvantages of (− ) vending business

The disadvantages include:

1. It is unprofitable to start a business by purchasing only one device. In this case, the payback period will be very long. Experts do not recommend believing the claims that the machine can start making a profit within a few months. In fact, payback is achieved at a minimum in a year.
2. Often, owners of vending machines are faced with acts of vandalism. Most often, vending machines placed on the street.
3. Requires a lot of effort from the owner. Some people think that vending is a passive business. However, this is not so - such a statement is fundamentally wrong. In any case, a businessman will have to perform a series of actions - purchase, install and configure equipment, register a business. Subsequently, the devices will have to be serviced.

The main types of vending machines (devices): vending machines for food products, non-food products, services, gaming (entertainment) devices

2. What are vending machines - TOP-4 most popular types 📑

Vending machines are different. In such a situation, choosing a machine that will bring maximum profit can be difficult.

View 1. Grocery vending machine

The devices through which products are blown are the most popular. The human need for food is constantly manifested, so food products are invariably in high demand.

By organizing a business selling products through vending machines, important choose the right place for its installation. Stable income usually bring devices installed in shopping and entertainment centers, educational institutions, offices, metro, gyms, at railway stations.

A novice businessman must remember that before buying a vending machine for the sale of products, you should decide on the place of its installation.

There are a large number of grocery vending machines. However, among them are the most popular ones.

The most popular grocery vending machines include:

• coffee machines most often used to start vending;
• devices for the sale of snacks, i.e. chocolate, sandwiches and other small foods;
• soda water vending machines appeared in Soviet times, in recent years they have become popular again;
• popcorn machines are in demand in shopping and entertainment centers, as well as cinemas;
• pizza machines - vending machines that prepare pizza from products that the buyer chooses, they have appeared recently, but are very promising;
• ice cream machines may soon replace the usual kiosks.

There are several disadvantages of vending machines for food products:

1. high level of competition;
2. the need for constant analysis of demand;
3. equipment maintenance costs;
4. it is important to supplement the range of goods sold, to monitor the absence of delay.

View 2. Devices for the sale of non-food products

There are far fewer vending machines selling piece non-food items than those that sell food. That's why competition in this business is significantly lower↓. However, it will take much more effort to get enough profit.

Important choose the right product, target audience, as well as a place to install the machine.

Among non-food vending machines, the most popular are:

• toy vending machines popular where there is a high traffic of a children's audience;
• devices that sell tickets;
• devices selling contact lenses, as well as all kinds of means for caring for them;
• vending machines through which hygiene products are sold.

In addition, you can find unique vending machines selling unusual goods. Among them are electronic and traditional cigarettes, books, spare parts.

View 3. Service vending machines

Vending machines for the provision of services have a significant advantage They don't need to be loaded all the time. Therefore, the maintenance of such machines is significantly easier.

The most popular are the following devices for the sale of services:

1. payment terminals allow you to pay for all kinds of services - loans, rent, cellular communication And so on;
2. information machines usually installed in tourist centers, as well as major cities, many of them are connected to the internet;
3. photo booths allow you to take a picture and print pictures in a few minutes;
4. ready photo printing machines allow you to download and print photos from various media, as well as from social networks.

View 4. Slot and entertainment machines

Vending machines are a separate type of vending. It can be musical instruments, lotto terminals, and toy pulling games. Traditional slot machines.

Entertaining vending usually brings maximum profit if the devices are installed in places with the greatest concentration of young people. It is this category of the population that is the target audience of such machines.

For ease of perception, we will summarize all types of vending machines in a table, and also briefly describe what goods are sold through them.

Table of different types of vending machines and the products they offer:

Step-by-step instructions on how to start a vending business - 5 easy steps

3. How to Start a Vending Business in 5 Steps – A Step by Step Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 📝

When the money is found, it's time to proceed directly to the start of the business. To minimize the number of errors, as well as speed up the process, it is useful to use step by step instructions developed by experts.

Step 1. Idea development

First of all, you should choose what type of vending the businessman wants to do. Based on this information, it is determined the target audience for which the installed equipment will be designed.

Most of the machines are intended for young people whose age is did not reach40 years. They are busy at work during the day, and spend the evenings in entertainment facilities. Many startups have already been launched on the basis of vending equipment (, we wrote in one of the previous materials).

Do not forget that most of the success in vending depends on the successful machine installation locations . First of all, it is worth evaluating the possibility of renting in the most passable places.

The most attractive places to install vending machines are:

• shopping and entertainment complexes;
• railway and bus stations;
• educational establishments;
• sports institutions.

Worth considering! Novice businessmen who cannot opt ​​for any type of apparatus can be advised to start with coffee and tea machines . At the same time, install one unit of such equipment impractical. Therefore, it is worth buying immediately 2 -3 machine.

By the way, you can increase profits if you put next to the coffee vending machine for various snacks and snacks .

For the business to be maximum successful, serious work will have to be done before installing the machine. It should include the following steps:

1. analysis of demand for goods planned for sale through the device;
2. assessment of the presence of competitors;
3. study of the infrastructure in the area of ​​the planned installation of the machine;
4. price analysis.

It would also be useful to find out how much profit can be obtained from similar devices.

When deciding to organize a business selling drinks through a vending machine, it is important to take into account factor seasonality . Yes, in winter period hot drinks vending machine increases approximately on 40% .

If such a device is installed in an educational institution, in the summer the profit will fall↓ almost to 0 . Therefore, for a hot period, you will have to look for another way use the equipment. A suitable option is to transfer it to the venue of mass events.

Step 2. Development of a business plan

The most important step in organizing any business is drawing up a clear plan. At the same time, you should know which expenses will have to bear.

The table below shows a similar calculation using the example of vending a coffee machine.

Table of expenses when organizing a business using a coffee vending machine:

Thus , opening a business, you have to spend from80 000 before200 000 rubles just to buy a vending machine. These one-time costs largely determined by the type of device chosen.

At the same time, it is important to keep in mind that more expensive equipment allows you to simultaneously sell more types of goods. Naturally, this way you can increase your income.

In addition to one-time expenses, vending also involves monthly . For a business on coffee machines, their size will be about 60,000 rubles every 30 days. It is important to understand that these calculations are approximate.

In addition to the type of vending that the entrepreneur chooses, the costs are influenced by:

• region of operation;
• machine location;
• solvency of persons constituting the target audience.

Let's continue with the coffee machine example. When installing equipment in countryside the cost of production should be made lower than in cities. In educational institutions, the price of a cup of coffee should be lower than in an elite sports complex.

When purchasing several machines, you should agree in advance on the lease within the same district of the city. In this case, the cost transport costs required to service the equipment will be lower. Important when buying a vending machine, check the availability service center in the installation city.

You should buy devices that are intuitive to operate. An overly complicated interface can scare off those who have never bought anything through such machines before. This means that the number of customers can significantly decrease↓.

Here is a useful and detailed article on where you can also download samples with calculations.

Step 3. Legalization of the vending business

The procedure for registering a vending business usually does not cause difficulties. This is especially true for those who have already undergone a similar procedure.

In legal as well as accounting terms, the organization and conduct of business is easier to carry out as individual entrepreneur(IP). We wrote about it in a separate article.

It is also possible if a large number of hired personnel is planned.

It is important to decide in advance on the tax regime. For vending in calculations, you can use: imputed income, and . We also described about it in a separate publication.

Step 4. Acquisition and installation of equipment

When purchasing vending machines, it is important to carefully study the offers of suppliers.

When buying vending machines, there are a number of nuances to consider.

When choosing a supplier of vending machines, you should consider:

• cost of equipment;
• maintenance level;
• availability of service centers in the village.

It would be useful to study the reviews of the owners of the devices, talk with businessmen in your city.

It is from the competent choice of a vending machine that profit largely depends.

It is important to know! Some large firms in order to attract customers bear the costs for the installation of equipment, as well as the supply of the necessary raw materials and Supplies.

The entrepreneur must keep in mind that any machine requires connection to the mains. In addition, in some cases it will be necessary to agree on the possibility of connecting equipment with plumbing.

Step 5. Search for a specialist who will service the vending machines

When the equipment is installed, configured and tested, you should find a specialist who will carry out its maintenance.

Some beginners, wanting to save money, try to carry out such work on their own. Often, such a decision malfunctions machine guns, breakdowns And other troubles. That's why better hire a specialist who is well versed in such work to serve.

You should also take into account that later, when expanding the network of vending machines, the businessman will not have time to independently serve them all. The entrepreneur must be engaged in updating the assortment, bookkeeping, advertising. It is better to entrust the work on servicing the devices to a specialist..

Thus, if an entrepreneur starting a vending business follows the instructions above, he will have problems organizing a business will not arise .

Well-known companies where you can buy vending equipment: coffee machine, snack machine and others

4. Where to buy a coffee machine and other vending equipment - an overview of the TOP-7 companies selling vending machines 📊

There are a huge number of suppliers offering vending machines on the market. In such a situation, it can be difficult to figure out which of them is better to cooperate with.

In order not to spend a lot of time on analysis And comparison proposals different firms, it is worth using the ratings compiled by experts.

Below is TOP-7 companies selling vending equipment.

1. Express Vending

The presented company is engaged in the purchase, sale and installation of various equipment for vending.

It is enough for a businessman who decided to make money on vending machines to conclude treaty with Express Vending and pay for the services of the company.

The specialists of the organization in question offer the following services:

• selection of the type of vending equipment, as well as the range of products offered;
• coordination of the installation site of the device;
• installation, connection, start-up, testing of equipment;
• regular maintenance of machines.

In addition, Express Vending can purchase equipment and even a vending network if a businessman decides to "switch" to another business.

2. Shiba Vending

Siba Vending operates on the market of Russia and Ukraine since 1999. Today, this company is engaged in the supply of vending equipment, as well as consumables for it.

Siba Vending specialists help entrepreneurs in business organization, teach them how to work with equipment.

Cooperating with the company in question, the businessman receives the following benefits:

1. high quality service;
2. a wide range of vending machines (snack, coffee machines and others);
3. attractive payment terms;
4. repair and service maintenance both purchased and leased equipment;
5. ready-made developments and schemes for business, including franchises (We recommend reading the article - in simple words ");
6. quality ingredients at affordable prices.

3. Super Vend Boutique

Super Vend Boutique is one of largest companies engaged in the sale of equipment for vending.

The organization sells vending machines from leading foreign manufacturers throughout Russia.

In addition to directly selling equipment, SuperVendBoutique is engaged in:

• sale of raw materials and consumables;
• sale of spare parts for equipment;
• maintenance and repair of machines.

The specialists of the company in question help in choosing the vending equipment suitable for the purposes of a particular business.

Here you can buy both used and completely new machines. At the same time, each client in SuperVendBoutique has an individual approach.

4. ART-Vending

ART-Vending operates on the market more 10 years. During the time that has passed since the founding of the company, it has managed to grow to a large network.

Here you can buy everything for the vending business:

• new machines from popular manufacturers;
• used devices, the performance of which has been tested by the best specialists;
• raw materials and related products for doing business;
• spare parts for machines.

ART-Vending is perfect for those entrepreneurs who decide to start selling through machines, but do not know how to serve them.

The company offers the following additional services:

1. delivery, as well as connection of purchased devices;
2. complete set of additional devices;
3. repair;
4. installation and service;
5. redemption, as well as acceptance for commission sale of used machines.

5. Super Vending

SuperVending is the first vending equipment and consumables store in our country with a huge exhibition hall with an area of more 400 000 m².

Here you will be offered:

• a wide range of machines of various modifications and brands;
• raw materials and consumables;
• optional equipment;
• services;
• places for the installation of machines.

At SuperVending, you can buy a coffee machine, a snack machine, fresh juice, lenses, photography and printing services. buy coffee machine for business

6. Babylon Vending

The presented group of companies operates on the Russian market since 2007 and is the exclusive representative of the Spanish equipment produced JOFEMAR S.A. .

Babylon-Vending organizes the delivery of ordered machines. In the company's store you can always buy spare parts, as well as raw materials and consumables.

Among the advantages of Babylon-Vending are the following:

1. unique prices for equipment manufactured by Jofemar;
2. fast delivery of devices;
3. warranty for all equipment;
4. high quality service;
5. high speed technical support;
6. the opportunity to purchase spare parts, as well as raw materials and ingredients from the warehouse.

7. Aristocrat Vending

Company more 10 years is engaged in the production of ingredients necessary for the organization of sales through specialized machines. Aristocrat Vending has representative offices in many Russian cities ( Ekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk and others).

Here is a huge range of necessary raw materials and consumables for business organization.

The company is constantly expanding the already rich list of products. Aristocrat Vending maintains an ideal combination of high quality and reasonable prices.

Having carefully studied the offers of the presented companies, any novice businessman will be able to buy quality vending equipment for your business. It is important to contact each of them in order to compare offers and choose the best.

3 ways to open your vending business with minimal costs

5. How to open a vending machine business with minimal investment - 3 proven ways 📋

The vending business is becoming more and more popular. This, combined with the lack of market saturation, leads to the fact that many entrepreneurs want to purchase specialized vending machines.

However due to the high cost of vending equipment, not all businessmen have enough funds to purchase it.

Specialists have developed 3 simple ways , which will help minimize the costs of organizing a vending business.

Method 1. Purchase of used equipment (second-hand)

Acquisition of new equipment for vending is not within the power of every novice businessman, so the purchase of used devices is a very relevant topic.

There are 2 options to make a purchase:

• Option 1. Purchase from one of the vending companies. Such machines can cost almost 2 times cheaper. At the same time, companies test machines and make their pre-sale preparation.
• Option 2. Buy equipment from private person. The price in this case may be even lower, but no guarantees will be given to the businessman.

Method 2. Purchase of equipment on the terms of a partnership agreement

Some vending companies offer businessmen to purchase equipment on a partnership basis.

It is important to know! The partnership agreement assumes that the supplier provides the entrepreneur with vending machines, in return for which he receives a certain percentage of profit.

Subsequently, after a number of agreed conditions are met, it is possible to re-register the equipment as a property.

Method 3. Vending equipment rental

With a minimum of funds, you can take equipment for vending for rent . Another available option is leasing or financial lease (automatic machines are leased with subsequent redemption). About that, we wrote in another publication - we advise you to read it.

Both cases allow you to start a business practically without investments. It is enough to have funds to open a business and the first rent payment.

But it's worth keeping in mind that the period during which the payback will be achieved is longer when renting equipment.

6. The main features of the vending business: documents, OKVED codes 📚

An important feature of any business is view code economic activity . It must be indicated when submitting documents for registration. Codes are determined by All-Russian classifier types of economic activity (OKVED).

Here comes the difficulty– specialized codes for vending Not provided. You have to choose from those values ​​that are as close as possible to what type of vending will be carried out.

Table of OKVED codes, by type of activity, as close as possible to the main types of vending business:

A businessman should be aware that the following documents will be required to conduct vending activities:

• technical passport of the equipment used;
• machine manufacturer's warranty certificates;
• certificates of conformity for ingredients used in vending.

5 tips for installing coffee (vending) machines for budding entrepreneurs

7. How to start a vending businessman - 5 tips from an expert 💎

Businessmen who wish to start a vending activity should take into account not only its features. It is important to understand that opening and developing your own business requires full dedication, you will have to spend a huge amount of time and make a lot of effort.

Professionals give some advice that will help novice businessmen organize vending without any problems.

Advice 1. You should choose the right direction of vending

A businessman must choose a direction of activity that is as clear as possible to him.

If an entrepreneur does not understand anything about the product that he decided to sell, it will be difficult for him to build an activity.

Tip 2. It’s worth starting with the installation of several machines at once

If you start a vending business with 1 or 2 machines, payback will have to wait very for a long time.

That is why you should install several devices at once. In this case, the scope of activities can be expanded fairly quickly.

Tip 3. You should not think that vending is a passive income

Some believe that by installing a vending machine, they will start rowing money with a shovel.

In fact, this business requires a lot of effort from the entrepreneur. You will have to understand the basics of machine maintenance, conduct a thorough analysis of the market situation, etc.

Tip 4. It is important to have a detailed business plan

It is not necessary immediately after the appearance of the idea to run to buy a machine. Any entrepreneurial activity requires careful preparation, which should begin with calculations.

Important analyze the proposed arrived , and demand for the products to be sold. After that, an approximate payback period .

Based on the data obtained, the entrepreneur gets the opportunity to assess how ready he is for such a business.

Tip 5. You should not choose a product for vending, the market of which is oversaturated

Today, there are a huge number of coffee machines installed. The only chance to make a profit in this area is to install the device in a new office or shopping center earlier competitors.

Analyzing demand, it is worth considering which product is not enough on the market, which product can attract maximum buyers.

Vending provides excellent opportunities for businessmen.

Today Russian market not fully saturated with vending machines for various goods. Therefore, everyone an entrepreneur has a chance to find his own niche and win the trust of customers.

8. Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) 🔔

Business based on vending in Russia is gaining momentum, its popularity is growing steadily.

Therefore, entrepreneurs increasingly have various questions about organizing such a business. We traditionally tried to answer the most popular of them.

Question 1. Where is it better to install vending machines?

New entrepreneurs often ask the question, Where is the best place to install a vending machine?. This question is of particular concern to those who correctly understand that BEFORE buying equipment should find a place where it will work.

It is important to understand that the place for installing vending machines must be selected in accordance with the products being sold.

The table below shows the most successful locations for placing vending machines, depending on the goods being sold.

Table the best places installation of vending equipment for the sale of various goods:

Goods for sale through a vending machine	Most good place for equipment installation
Coffee	Railway and bus stations Airports car washes
Snacks Chocolate Chewing gum	Schools Higher education institutions
Sparkling water Cold drinks	Shopping and entertainment centers Higher education institutions Sport halls Fitness centers
Press Printed products	Metro Auto and railway stations
hot food	Higher education institutions technical schools Stations

Question 2. How to choose a vending machine to be successful?

Every businessman wants his activity to bring maximum profit. At the same time, I want the income to be constant. However, any popular business is characterized by competition.

Expert advice for successful business using vending machines:

1. It is important to find a crowded place to install equipment. Even the most fashionable device will not bring the desired profit if it is placed in a room with a lack of sufficient traffic.
2. The vending machine must have an attractive appearance. Most buyers are unlikely to want to use the machine if it is dirty or worn. Most likely, such a machine will not inspire confidence in them. At the same time, the bright design will surely attract attention.
3. Innovation is an important element of vending activity. Some unique function can become the advantage of the machine. If the new device attracts attention and seems convenient to customers, part of the competitors' profits will go to its owners.
4. Equipment should be as simple as possible to use. The purchase of goods through the machine should be clear to customers - literally by pressing a few buttons. More complex shopping patterns can alienate customers, especially the elderly.
5. It is necessary to choose a place for installing the machine taking into account the target audience. The category of goods sold should correspond to the population group that most often visits the area near the device.
6. It is important to choose a unique trade direction. The most popular vending machines attract a large number of entrepreneurs. Fighting competition can be quite difficult. It is much easier to find a unique, yet uncommon type of machine.

Following these tips will help you achieve success from the vending business.

Question 3. When will the vending machine pay off? What is the real payback of vending machines?

Vending usually does not require huge investments to start a business.

Most machines pay for themselves in about 12 months.

However, the period of entry into profit has a significant impact equipment installation site . Successful rentals in shopping malls, cinemas, gyms and other walkable establishments can significantlycut payback period.

9. Conclusion + related video 🎥

The vending business is becoming more and more popular today. Meanwhile, in Russia it is still underdeveloped.

Therefore, every entrepreneur there is a chance to earn on sales through vending machines a significant profit. However, this will require considerable effort and adherence to certain algorithms.

Questions for readers!

What type of vending machine would you choose for your business? What perspective do you see in this area of ​​business?

The RichPro.ru team hopes that our article has helped you understand how best to build a vending business. We wish you success in any endeavors and great profits.

If you have any questions on the topic, then ask them in the comments below. We will be grateful if you rate the material and share your ideas on the topic!

The 20th century in Russia is characterized by the advent of new economic phenomena, such as the emergence of various types of business, which subsequently took root in the country's economy. Such a promising innovation in business was the vending business. Vending brought big profits to its founders and steadily high income most of the successors. Vending business today is a successful type of economic activity that is developing rapidly around the world.

Our time is the time high technology and the most enterprising adapt to use this resource for the purpose of earning. Gradually, the realization comes that most of the daily routine can be performed by machines, and most importantly, they can be performed efficiently, on time, quickly and without requiring any money for this. Automation has become integrated into all spheres of human activity.

By the beginning of the 21st century, automatic machines had replaced human resource in many directions: service, goods, services. The time has come automated sales. It's no longer a secret to anyone developed countries bring their owners millions of profits. The total world turnover through vending machines is tens and hundreds of millions of dollars.

Every day, thousands of vending machines appear in the world, because everything that a person can sell can be sold by a machine. In addition, unlike an ordinary seller, vending machines are dutiful, do not steal, do not need rest, and are ready to work 24 hours. Vending machines serve thousands of customers around the world every minute.

Vending machines

Anything that a human can sell can be sold by a machine. Vending machines mean automated trading, i.e. without human intervention and differ in the direction of the goods sold.

Beverage vending machines presented today in the market of vending equipment in its diversity. Automatic machines of this direction sell drinks both in packaging and on tap, both hot drinks and soft drinks. Vending machines that prepare soft drinks include soda machines. For the preparation of carbonated soft drinks, "soda", special syrups are used. It is recommended to use . Sales directly depend on the quality and taste of syrups. It is the “same taste” of soda, defined by GOST, that returns the buyer to the machine again and again.

Food vending machines are gaining popularity. To date, people have already formed a certain trust in vending machines, and in combination with ease of use (you only need to double-tap your fingers and get desired item) and demand for goods, people are more willing to use food vending machines. One of the most relevant vending machines in this area are lunch machines. is an ultra-modern dining room, a phenomenon widely popularized in the west. The food in the diners is fresh, hot and always available. One dining room completely replaces one familiar dining room. New canteens formed with the help of diners are called or vend-canteens. Such vending machines are small in size, but in terms of their assortment they are not inferior to the usual catering places.

Snack vending machines sell such popular products as chocolates, chips, crackers, water, seeds and much more. Snack machines pay off longer than, for example, coffee machines. In this regard, it is not cost-effective to install snack machines one by one. Snack machines are recommended to be installed next to coffee machines. This is an easily explained fact - drinking a cup of coffee is a pleasant addition to pastime, and drinking a cup of coffee with a bar of chocolate is even more pleasant. Popular snack vending machines include vending machines:, and.

Hygiene vending machines are divided into several types:

• condom vending machines ();

Personal hygiene products will always be in demand, so machines of this direction are indispensable conditions for a comfortable stay in certain places. Given the specifics of the goods of each machine for the sale of personal hygiene products, you need to choose the right place to install the machines. Currently, this niche of the vending business is developing rapidly, new equipment and new solutions are emerging.

Vending machines for small piece goods or mechanical vending machines they sell small toys, chewing gums, jumper balls and much more. Especially consists in the simplest mechanical device. The main advantage of these machines is ease of use and low cost. Mechanical vending machines do not require electricity, sales can be carried out without a cash register, mobile and convenient when changing the installation location. Such vending equipment can be found anywhere, mainly where there are children.

Copy machines designed to provide self-service photocopying services. is different high speed copy operation and quickly ready for operation after power is applied. Thanks to this, you can achieve a significant sales volume at a good point even with one device.

Modern vending machines sell almost any kind of goods. To date, there is almost no product left that could not be sold through the machine. Gradually, entrepreneurs come to the conclusion that the need to use human resources in points of sales is no longer cost-effective and inefficient. Traditional trading is being replaced by automated trading. And in the near future, automated trading will become the main and only type of sales.