A machine's profitability depends on many costs, not just stock price.
Vending operator costs include buying or leasing units, stock, restocking logistics, service and parts, cashless and telemetry fees, site settlements, and warehouse and admin costs. The share of each varies by scale and machine type.
Cost categories
- Equipment.
- Stock.
- Logistics.
- Service.
- Payments and telemetry.
- Sites.
Further information
See the vending machine guides (publisher's site) for more.
FAQ
Which cost is largest? It depends on the business. Calculate it from your own data.
Does telemetry cut costs? It can reduce unneeded trips – the effect depends on the route.