Spiral Rocket Gumball Machine is a Trip
Apr 21, 2008
Everyone loves this new spiral rocket themed vending machine, now available from candymachines.com…
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Sweet Success for Sconza Candy
Apr 21, 2008
Industry experts have applauded Sconza Candy for its top-notch products, including the company’s famous jawbreakers. Sconza’s signature items include the most popular types of candy in the industry.
Sconza has partnered with candymachines.com an official authorized distributor, that carries Sconza products such as the two types of Boston Beans, the French Burnt, Licorice Petites and Alpine Mints in the candy section. In the Jawbreaker section, all the 5 digit sku #’s starting w/the #6 are Sconza brand.
Boston Beans Color Mix is a terrific seller all year!
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Profit Making with Vending Machines
Apr 15, 2008
The economy is in recession and you’re looking for new ways to make a buck. You’d like to retire some day (or maybe already have). Your answer may be in vending machines. Vending is a multi-billion dollar industry. Gumballs and candy in general are some of the most popular impulse items, and the machines work 24/7 in as little as 15 sq. in. of floor space. You’ve seen those little quarter-eating robots before, but have you considered their profitability? A typical three-head machine will pay $300 every time the candy sells out. From the classic single-head to the fun interactive style, these
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How to Succeed in the Vending Business: Part 3 of 3
Apr 11, 2008
How to Get Your Own Locations
Getting new customers is simple. You go door to door to every business on a street. Make your visiting fun! You will be most effective if you take a 15-minute break every hour. Make your first call at 9AM and your last call at 5PM. Take an hour for lunch, from 12:30-1:30. Take time to enjoy meeting people and looking at all the fun stuff they sell. Enjoy yourself. Some of the people you meet will be having bad days — don’t take their rudeness to heart. Remember. you get what you ask for, so ask for what you want! First, you want to speak with the owner or manager.
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How to Succeed in the Vending Business: Part 2 of 3
Apr 10, 2008
Use a Locator or Find Your Own Sites
Just buying vending machines does not equal income-producing power. Income producing power comes from getting your machines on location and then keeping your machines on location. Businesses fail, change ownership, move, merge, remodel, etc. You will always want new customers. Find new customers by going door to door through local businesses, talking to decision makers who are willing to have vending machines.
Although many operators use locating services, be cautious of dependence on locators for the success of your business. A locator can help you get ma
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