How much will my vending machine make?
The success of your machine will be dependent upon: location, location, and location. Look at the traffic flow of the location, if it is busy, you can expect better sales. Example: We have a Chinese Buffet that will do $50.00 per machine/month and an Auto parts store that will do only $10.00 per machine/month. The National average is between $10.00 - $15.00 machine/month.
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How do I find locations for my vending machines?

What locations do you frequent? Is it usually busy?  This would be  a good location for a vending machine.
Approach the location owner and propose to set up one of your machines within their store, explaining to them that you will completely service the machine yourself. Let them know that the machine takes up less than one square foot of floor space, does not need any electricity, and will provide their customers with a great service. Best of all, they will earn a percentage of the gross sales (typically anywhere from 25% to 40%),                                                    HOWEVER, BE AWARE OF YOUR PRODUCT COSTS, YOU NEED TO MAKE MONEY TOO!
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Do I need to offer the store owner a percentage of my sales?
This depends. There are many charitable organizations that will supply you with stickers to put on your vending machines in exchange for a nominal monthly fee or percentage of sales. Most store owners will allow you space in their stores for free when you are associated with a charitable organization (make sure you follow through with the donation, business owners will check). You can offer them a percentage of the sales. After all, their landlord is charging them rent for each square foot of space. We recommend offering anywhere from 25% to 40%, depending on the location. 
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Should I use a locating service?
We firmly believe that the best way to secure quality locations is to do it yourself. The location will be seeing and interacting with you when you service and service, personality is important in getting and retaining accounts.
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What are good locations for vending machines?
In our experience, certain businesses have consistently proven to be successful locations. These include restaurants, discount clothing stores, bowling alleys, skating rinks, shopping malls, movie theaters and supermarkets. All locations are viable if given enough time. You may have locations that need serviced once a month, every other month, etc.
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Do I need a business license or insurance to operate a vending route?
You should consult with your local city licensing department to find out the specific rules and regulations pertaining to bulk vending in your state.
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Once I place a machine, should I have the location owner sign some sort of contract?
This is up to you, but in our experience we have found that a contractual agreement is unnecessary and usually costs more money to enforce than it's worth.
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Is theft and/or vandalism a big issue with these machines?
Because bulk vending machines are typically placed in high visibility and high traffic locations where there are people or employees at all times, theft and vandalism is uncommon. You will find the machines "grow legs" and walk out. This is a sure sign that an employee had a "buddy" take them out and the store owner has a bigger problem with theft. A simple and cost-effective solution would be to wrap a chain around the base of the machine and chain it to a fixture within the store.
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