Vending machine guides
What a vending machine costs, whether it pays off, which permits you need and how card payment works. Written for businesses planning to buy a vending machine.
Costs and profitability
Purchase price, running costs and when a vending machine pays off.
How much does a vending machine cost? Prices, running costs and financingHow much does a vending machine cost? Prices from snack to pizza vending machines, running costs, direct purchase and leasing at a glance, with a sample calculation.
Is a vending machine worth it? Calculating revenue, costs and location realisticallyIs a vending machine worth it? What the return depends on, a sample calculation, frequently forgotten costs and locations with good potential.Planning and operation
Permits, payment systems and technology.
Setting up a vending machine: permits, obligations and choice of locationWhich registrations and permits does a vending machine need? Trade, food law, location, youth protection and taxes at a glance (German law).
Card payment on vending machines: systems, costs and retrofittingCard payment on vending machines: which payment methods customers expect, how terminals are connected via MDB, what costs arise and what to look out for when retrofitting.Areas of use
Which vending machine suits which location.
Vending machines for companies: staff catering without a canteenVending machines for companies: which solution suits which company size, restocking, payment by card or employee ID, installation and service.
Vending machines for farm shops: selling eggs, milk and vegetables around the clockVending machines for farm shops and direct marketing: suitable machines for eggs, dairy products, meat and vegetables, location, hygiene and operation.
Buying a pizza vending machine: costs, location and operationBuying a pizza vending machine: costs, suitable location, power, hygiene and profitability. An overview for operators, with a sample calculation.Knowledge Centre
More than 100 terms relating to vending machines, from depreciation to payment systems, briefly explained.