From your first idea to your first refill.

Practical guides for starting a vending business or adding your next location.

• Your first-machine launch guide

  A practical route from an idea to your first refill.

• Work out your startup costs

  Separate the money needed to open from the money needed each month.

• Assess a potential vending location

  Collect evidence before committing to a site.

• Machine buying checklist

  Compare new, used and financed equipment with useful seller questions.

• Site outreach toolkit

  Adapt an introduction, call script, proposal and site survey to each host.

• Plan your first stock

  Start with a focused range, then let sales guide your next refill.

• Installation and first-refill checklist

  Prepare a reliable launch and learn from the first visit.