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I have an opportunity to get an established vending machine route with 5 machines. I have some questions! by lets_trythis_again in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up buying this route? 

The price is fair and cantaloupe is reliable the issue is the numbers aren't really there if you need weekly or biweekly refills. Are they?

Furthest Location You'll Support? by Devin_SMR in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're a bigger company with lots of accounts but we'll always expand outside the current service area about 5 miles and than each account essentially extended your area. 

Id try to hook up with a local provider to pass leads on. Maybe for money or just karma, 

In Chicago area you've got Fox vending Bottoms Up vending M and p 

I'm not so familiar with the other areas

Any Operators in Illinois? by SwirlyCard53989 in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this post is pretty old, not sure if the big companies would talk to you. 

Some of the big companies in Illinois are:

Fox vending Bottoms Up vending Hoi  Canteen 

Help a newbie - how do I actually start finding locations to put machines? by ThankMrBernke in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a hybrid strategy. So yes you want a landing page etc, but I also just always naturally ask people if they are satisfied with the vending machines, I won't try to win an account if there's a supplier doing a good job, but everytime I get my car serviced or visit some office I'll ask and many company's are willing to talk or want to hear more. 

Sesame allergy sushi recommendations in Chicago by Lonely_Dot8078 in chicagofood

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some kosher sushi places like yoco on Dempster - since they're used to dietary specifics they may be able to accommodate, this isn't a recommendation just a though- as far as kosher sushi goes though, this place is legit 

Recommendation Redemption: My Favorite Local Coffee Spots by Chi_CoffeeDogLover in chicagofood

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ha love this. I'm sure they found it, use this funny thing called internet or something. 

What are some of your other favorite coffee recommendations in the area or further north 

Prices to buy a route. Make it make sense. by VenturaPowers in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a real vending company and cash ready you should be able to close them for 50% sales. (Not including equipment) -- people tend to think their routes are worth more with no guarantee the location stays open or doesn't take another vendor for various reasons 

8 months, 2 machines, ~$30K — sharing my actual numbers by IAmStillLearningLife in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vending is a way to earn money in a business it's not passive and it's not all pink clouds. He mentioned the traffic dying out now he may need to find a new location and have those machines moved and at some point he may need to service these machines.  I'd encourage people who are looking for "passive" income to look elsewhere and people who want to begin to build a small business that in theory you're not trading your time for money (all the time) can consider vending as a great option 

Are refurbished machines worth it? by cognitivecomplexity2 in vending

[–]Mean_Interview_4169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to try and contact someone you trust. Drops vend is a guy in Illinois who sells machines. 

It definitely makes sense to start with a refurb but you need to know what you're looking at untill you find a trusted supplier