Types of vending machines. Toilet paper vending machine. Distribution of profits from vending machines

27.11.2020

Russian entrepreneurs have been actively developing the industry since the 90s of the 20th century. Since the end of the 19th century, American and Japanese vending machines have been selling a wide variety of goods: from cigarettes to underwear. To date, at least one in five retail products are sold in these countries through vending machines.

Typical automated trade devices of the post-Soviet space were not very diverse: basically, they were devices for selling carbonated drinks and snack products.

Currently in Russia automated business entered a new round of development, and the moneymaker factory brings to your attention an overview of ten new products in the field of vending.

In Russia, the vending business is gaining momentum every year. As the survey data show (see Fig. 1), the domestic consumer is ready to buy from vending machines, and not only the usual coffee and snacks.

Where there is demand, there is usually supply. And modern manufacturers offer vending novelties to business owners. This is done in order to reach a larger consumer audience and increase competitiveness.

Thus, when asked about their readiness to buy goods from vending machines, 12.5% of the Muscovites surveyed answered that they were ready; 47.5% are ready to buy if the vending machine is conveniently located; 21.6% - prefer to go to the store; 5.3% found it difficult to give an answer.

Goods that survey participants are ready to buy in vending machines: 18.9% - foodstuffs; 26.9% - soft drinks; 17.7% - personal hygiene products; 8.3% - dairy products; 10.6% - confectionery; 16% - household goods; 1.7% - other.

Development trends and innovations in the vending business market in 2016

VendExpo is an annual international exhibition self-service systems and vending technologies, where domestic and foreign companies of the industry present not only automated devices, components, ingredients, but also the latest developments in the vending industry.

According to data obtained from a survey of representatives key companies industries participating in the exhibition, the following trends in the development of the vending business in 2016 were noted:

Against the background of the positive growth dynamics of the industry as a whole, there is an increase in the cost of imported equipment, components and ingredients, in connection with which many vendors are interested in cooperation with domestic manufacturers;
despite the fact that during the crisis purchasing activity in general decreased, the general willingness of the consumer to make purchases through vending machines increased;
vending business, according to experts, not related to food products will feel more comfortable compared to grocery business;
representatives of the advertising business are beginning to actively use vending machines in marketing purposes- apply images to the body of the device or broadcast videos on built-in monitors.

Among the innovations at the exhibition were presented:

mobile payments from Unicum and Vendi;
NFC technologies from Master Card;
plug-in payment module bank card from "Terminal Technologies";
an updated line of coffee machines, a module for interactive management of a vending store from Vavilon Vending Group;
for the first time at the exhibition, the cellular universal machine ELEMENT was presented by VendShop
disposable tableware from the company "Pharmacy";
healthy food vending;
new product solutions for sale through coffee machines - kissels, cold cocktails and others;
the debutant of the exhibition was the apparatus that makes pancakes itself - "Blindozer", about it, as well as other novelties, are described below.

The domestic manufacturer of vending equipment and components for it, Vendprom LLC (Vendshop), an exhibitor, offers ready-to-use vending machines. Tatyana Shubina, the company's public relations specialist, in her interview spoke about the equipment produced, including unusual vending machines, as well as about the prospects for the development of the industry during the crisis.

New from Vendshop

Automatic locker ELEMENT SAFE

Such vending machines do not require investments in the purchase of goods or ingredients for their preparation. Cells are designed to store personal belongings. It is advisable to install them in in public places: on the beaches, in swimming pools, gyms. Automatic cameras are convenient in that to leave things in the cell, it is enough to enter a digital code, that is, there is no need to carry the key to the cell with you and there is no chance of losing it.

The cost of equipment without additional functional modules is 124,000 rubles.

Electronic cigarette vending machine SM 6367

With the ban on smoking in public places, electronic cigarettes and vaporizers have become very popular. It is not surprising that vendors have also become interested in this product. As practice has shown, sales of electronic cigarettes from a vending machine are not inferior to sales in stores. The manufacturer of this equipment offers branding of the machine with logos of electronic cigarette manufacturers and taking into account the wishes of the buyer, as well as a choice of body colors.

The price of the basic configuration is 174,237 rubles.

Vending machine selling flowers, toys and souvenirs ELEMENT

In such vending machines, you can sell any piece goods: flowers, toys, hygiene items, perfumes, souvenirs. This is convenient because in the event of a drop in demand, with a small minimum investment, you can re-profile the direction of the business. Or, taking into account the seasonality of consumer demand for certain goods, change their appearance. For example, on the eve of March 8 and September 1, sell flowers, and before the New Year - gifts or Christmas decorations.

For the display of goods, special cells are provided in it, like a storage room. The principle of operation of the machine: the buyer deposits money - the door of the corresponding box opens.

A competent choice of installation site will reduce competition to almost zero.

You can buy the device at a price of 158,000 rubles.

Gold sticker vending machine SM 6367

Another unusual goods, which can be sold through the machine, are gold stickers with various designs that can turn simple items into exclusive ones. Stickers are designed to decorate personal items: gadgets, covers, key chains, household appliances, cars and any other flat surfaces. Those who like to show their individuality will like such mini-accessories.

The cost of the basic configuration is from 174,237 rubles.

Sushi and roll vending machine SM 6367

Japanese restaurants and cafes, as well as mini-shops for the production and delivery of sushi and rolls, have firmly established themselves on the Russian market and are wildly popular. It is interesting that Asian delicacies loved by many can be sold through the machine. There is no need to waste time waiting for preparation or delivery. And the bright design of the vending machine case attracts connoisseurs of Japanese food.

The cost of the device is from 850,000 rubles.

Melt water is the most useful "A unique apparatus for the production and sale of melt water Tal-Tal"

A patented model of a fully automated vending machine, which itself prepares melt water according to right technology and sells it. Productivity - 70 liters of melt water per day. Equipped with anti-vandal housing, built-in cooling module, touch interface, advertising monitor.

The cost of equipment is from 580,000 rubles.

Cleanliness is the key to health Clean Touch

The machine is designed for installation in public toilets: restaurants, cafes, beaches, train stations. It consists of two parts: a payment receiver, which is mounted on the wall and a toilet seat, located on the toilet bowl, covered with a disposable film. Provides the opportunity to comfortably and safely visit public restrooms.

The cost of the device is 40,000 rubles.

Clean water is great Aquatic purified drinking water vending machine

Tap water in cities leaves much to be desired. More and more people are ditching tap water in favor of purchased water. Therefore, the installation of vending machines for the sale of purified water will solve the problem of residents of large cities and will allow vendors to make excellent profits. The main advantage of the machine is the huge savings on the purchase of ingredients for vending. The equipment is simply connected to the water supply and does not require the purchase of ingredients, since thanks to the reverse osmosis system, the most powerful water purification occurs.

The cost of the machine is from 120,000 rubles.

The main thing is not to forget that in any business, and vending is no exception, the right approach to its organization ensures the maximum percentage of success.

According to some entrepreneurs: business is passive income. On the one hand, this is true, because a good business can be profitable even with minimal participation of the owner. But on the other hand, things are not so rosy.

What are vending machines?

You will need to carefully monitor, control, and in some cases even work on your own and resolve some issues. But this is not for vending. This is the real passive income, which allows you to minimum investment forces, to receive stable and high profits.

A little about what a vending business is. This is an extremely common retail sales model in America and Japan. And it is carried out with the help of vending machines. The very machines that are in Russian shopping malls sell coffee, buns and similar things.

Now more about the machines themselves. They work automatically and perform all functions, from receiving money to issuing goods. In America and Japan, they gained their popularity at the end of the 19th century, and they came to Russia only in the middle of the 20th, during the Soviet era. In the post-Soviet space, the vending business is only developing now.

Statistical fact: in America, there are about 40 inhabitants for every vending machine. On the territory of Russia - 7000.

The only thing to consider is the originality of the vending machine itself. Now you won’t surprise anyone with vending machines with coffee, donuts and buns. You need to come up with an original idea, present it beautifully, and then there will be no end to visitors.

The most interesting vending machines of 2019

Here are 11 of the most original and fresh vending machine ideas for 2018:

But original idea does not mean that the business will be successful. Next, we will consider what ideas will be the most promising for running a vending business.

Promising ideas for vending business

All business in Russia and the CIS countries is conducted with an eye to the West, but at the same time with its own, West-Eastern mentality. That is why, when analyzing the competitiveness of an idea, one will have to take into account the mentality and character of the inhabitants.

Now the information and technological culture in Russia is extremely poorly developed, which is expressed in the fear of working with technical means. For most, a protective mechanism is activated, which makes you think that the device may not give goods or change.

Vending in Russia is still developing, although rather rapidly. But Russian market not yet ready for super innovative ideas.

Therefore, now in the field of vending more best option is conservatism in the choice of ideas. This is expressed in high demand for standard products: coffee, snacks, various soft drinks, and lower demand for other products. But despite this, there is a certain trend in the Western market, which will soon spread to the Russian market: impulsive purchase of specific goods.

Now more specifically about products that are guaranteed to bring income:

Coffee. The most popular Russian goods. More than 30% of all vending machines in Russia are for coffee;
Food (chips, bars, snacks) and soft drinks. The second most popular niche. Guaranteed to bring customers;
Payment terminals, cameras and automatic copiers. Such services are also in demand.

Sale of shoe covers, disposable syringes, jars for analysis. Such devices are installed in many private clinics and public hospitals. Have high profitability;
Sale of specific goods: lenses, tights, ties, etc. Such goods, the need for which may arise unexpectedly, are in high demand. There is still very little competition in this direction;
Fresh food vending machines. Their main difference from those indicated in the first category is that they not only sell, but also cook their own food. That is, everything is served fresh to the client. This category includes vending machines with pizza, pasta, potatoes, etc.
Enough interesting idea will implement a vending machine for electronic cigarettes and liquids. Vaping in Russia has become very popular, and in the wake of success, such an idea can be fully realized.

If a few years ago only coffee and soft drinks really made a profit, now vending is a search for such a product, the demand for which will always be.

In a year or two, Russians will finally be able to get used to them and enter the vending sales model.

All about the advantages and disadvantages of the vending business

And in conclusion about the advantages and disadvantages of such a business.

The main advantage of vending is its autonomy. It does not require much knowledge, as well as frequent user participation. Good machine it is enough to check once every few days, load with goods and take profit once a month.

Also, the benefits include:

Low entry threshold (100 - 300 thousand rubles);
Lack of major competitors;
Low risks.

But in addition to these advantages, there are a number of disadvantages:

Low yield. The payback of one machine can be from 1 to 1.5 years;
Location dependent. You need to find a place with a good conversion in order to get a noticeable profit;
Relative underdevelopment of the market.

But still, the main drawback is the long payback period for small businesses.

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One of the niches where you can successfully show your entrepreneurial spirit is vending.

The sphere represents retail sale services and goods through special terminals.

What is a vending business?

Vending machines are vending machines that sell food, drinks, cigarettes, bars and even sandwiches, and also allow you to replenish mobile and any other accounts, send money transfers around the country / world, and so on, with little or no human intervention. Each of us periodically uses some of the objects of this business, such as a coffee machine.

Agree, it is extremely convenient to get fragrant coffee beans in just a minute by sending several transfers at the same time, without having to queue at banks or wait for an order in a cafe.

This is a fairly simple type of activity in which you do not need to take an active part - all responsibility lies with the machines. Nevertheless, there are a few nuances that you need to know if you decide to go into this type of business.

Profitability: how much you can earn on terminals

According to research company statistics IHS Technology, there are less than 20 people per machine in China, 23 people in Japan, and 35 people in the USA - they are so common.

In our country, there are 625 people per machine - the niche is still practically not occupied by entrepreneurs, while machines are in stable demand.

There are about 20 million different vending machines installed around the world, but in Russia the vending business is most common in Moscow.

How much you can earn from running a business depends on initial capital, the number of automata, and many other reasons ( season, region, location). The cost of a coffee or snack machine varies from 100 to 200 thousand rubles (depending on the manufacturer of the machine, settings and load volumes). About a quarter of the revenue goes to the purchase of ingredients, the rest must be distributed to wages, space rent and taxes.

The profitability of the terminal, subject to the sale of 100 cups of coffee daily, will be $1,500 per month.

Once again, it is worth mentioning that each specific project may vary the indicated amounts. Average term payback of the vending machine - 10 to 16 months. Accordingly, the more machines you have, the higher the profit. Business profitability ( index economic efficiency, that is, how expedient it is to install machines) – 29%. This is a pretty good number.

Remember: the sphere of the vending business is gradually filling up. In a few years, it will be much more difficult to get started. If you are interested in a business, perhaps you should think about its implementation right now.

Vending machines as a business

Before acquiring a business on vending machines, you need to choose what exactly you will do. There are several types of automated machines:

Coffee machines. The sale of coffee machines is growing every day. Can be bought as latest developments, and old devices - and which type to choose, it's up to you. Problems that you may encounter - due to high competition - it is difficult to find a place to stay, and the machines must be constantly looked after.
Soda and other drinks. They are in great demand, especially in summer, in the southern cities of our country.
Snacks. Most profitable option. On the this moment offers a huge selection of models for the sale of products from various manufacturers.
hot food. Relatively new, but no less profitable variety.
Non-food vending machines. This includes, for example, glass cleaners, lenses, presses, appliances and other inedible items.
Services. Payment terminals, automatic copy machines, photo booths.

Success depends on his way of doing business. Sometimes it is not enough to buy a vending business and just wait for the profit, you need to monitor the machines and maintain them. For example, visitors are attracted by neat appearance- it is necessary to periodically check that there is no debris and dirt nearby.

The machines are usually located on industrial enterprises, in offices, educational institutions, Internet cafes, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and other public places. If you are placing snack and drink vending machines, it is best to put them in pairs, in a place where the flow of people does not move very quickly.

Be sure to diversify your assortment.

It’s also better not to save on quality - if the coffee is delicious, people will come for it regularly. Check expiration dates, for convenience, place instructions for use on the machine. Come up with your own "trick" - something that distinguishes you from other owners. It can be a design, promotions or prizes - the space for imagination is almost limitless.

How to start a vending business

Starting a vending business can be organized in stages. First, choose the area in which you will operate: what will you be selling? Decide on the location by researching your future customers: think about who will purchase your products. If the goods are designed for passers-by, it is advisable to place machines in shopping centers or at bus stops. If the business is designed for regular customers, consider placing machines in offices, universities or hospitals.

The number of cars to start depends on the initial capital. The more money you have for business development, the more machines you can put, which means the higher the profit. The only thing - do not buy a lot of cars at once, do it gradually, studying the market and observing how the buyer behaves. After choosing a specific niche, you can proceed to the direct organization of the business:

Create a community with limited liability(LLC) or register as individual entrepreneur(IP). The choice of type depends on the scale of your network. If you have few machines, it is better to open an IP (it is much easier to manage an IP), if the whole network is an LLC. Choose a taxation system (the most common is simplified).
Buy necessary equipment. At the same time, it is not necessary to spend personal money, you can buy it on credit or leasing (long-term lease with the possibility of buying the devices at the residual value). You can buy used equipment, but it is better, of course, to take a new one.
Set the price by studying competitors' prices. Then place the machines in the selected places. To do this, you need to draw up a lease agreement. You will pay the owner of the place where the machine is located a fixed amount or a percentage of sales (usually the cost of renting a place is from one thousand to five thousand rubles a month).

Business plan

You should not think that it is enough just to buy a machine, put it in the nearest pharmacy or store and wait for profit. These thoughts are inspired by those who sell these machines, as well as consumables for them.

One of the first steps in creating a vending business is a thorough development of a business plan. This is a document that includes all the nuances and aspects of your activity, considers possible risks and problems, and also describes options for solving these problems. The following tips will help you create a business plan for vending machines. Remember: in no case should you skip this work: the success of the whole business depends on the plan.

First of all, evaluate the cost of purchasing devices. Take a notebook or create a table in the program excel. Specify the cost of each device by filling in the following columns: "Name", "Number of devices", "Cost". Please note that you will have to pay for shipping. additional amount (usually does not exceed 1000 rubles per machine).
Create another table dedicated to monthly expenses. These are refueling machines, salaries for service personnel, rental costs, gasoline, installation of a banknote acceptor, taxes. Write down the name of each type of expenses, their number, calculate how much you will spend per month and year. In the same way, write down the income (estimated, and only then, after a month of work - real). Having data on expenses and income, you can easily calculate profit.
The next task in compiling a vending business plan is to compare indicators. So you will know how long the business will pay for itself. For example, you have two devices - snack and coffee, the cost of their purchase, including delivery, is 310 thousand rubles. For all categories of expenses per month, you will spend about 30 thousand. In a year, both machines will bring you 310 thousand rubles net profit. In total, you can recoup your business in about two years.

If you do not want to deal with the development of a business plan, the purchase of vending machines and their placement, you can purchase a ready-made vending business. Its cost varies depending on the region, placement, success, and so on ( The cost of selling a business also depends on these indicators.). It can cost as much as 500 thousand rubles, or much less or more.

01May

Vending and its popularity

Every year there are new directions for business development. The world of innovation does not stand still, and our life becomes better and much easier. Through numerous developments, we can and own efforts. Today we will talk about such a direction of business as vending, and find out how it makes our life easier.

Have you ever paid for cellular communications through a terminal in a shopping center? Surely you bought coffee in plastic cups, which is prepared in a few seconds in a special machine? If your answer is yes, then you know what vending is!

Vending - These are special devices that allow you to sell goods and even provide services without workers.

The development is aimed at people who are used to doing everything on the go. Today, life is built in such a way that we are constantly in a hurry somewhere. The vending machines help us to buy the right products along the way, without wasting time waiting in the queues of stores.

This direction appeared at the end of the 19th century in the West and in America. In Russia, the business started in the 90s. In our country, there are more than 2,000 people per vending machine.

For comparison, in Japan, there are just over 20 people per service device! This suggests that Russia is extremely underdeveloped.

For the most part, we sell coffee and payment services through vending machines. cellular communication. In the West, there are entire electronic boutiques where you can buy anything from liquor to technology.

Despite the underdevelopment of machines in our country, it is already making itself felt, and its methods sometimes go beyond the law. To start your vending business, you need to come up with something special, which has no analogues yet. Otherwise, it is unlikely to pay off, and the owner will suffer losses.

Such problems often affect beginners in this business, who choose a deliberately failed option (with the same coffee machines, the vending market for which is oversaturated), lose interest in their own idea, curtailing their activities.

Today we will tell you which direction of vending to choose in order to avoid possible failures, and how to consolidate your position in this market.

What are vending machines

Today, there are many directions for the development of trade through specialized machines. Many believe that they are the future. Shops in our current understanding will someday become a thing of the past. They will be replaced by e-commerce and vending.

Each year is marked by new developments in terms of the device of machines. They have new functions that replace a person. For example, one of the recent innovations is online consultation.

On the touch screen of the device, after pressing a few buttons, a video with a consultant will appear, who will inform you about the possibilities of the machines and tell you how to use them. This is especially true for older people, for whom slot machines are something of a fantasy.

All existing machines can be divided into 4 types:

Selling food. Their diversity is impressive. You can buy everything from chocolate bars to freshly prepared pizza, and you can choose the ingredients for the latter according to your taste. It is convenient for a snack on the road, as well as for those who eat at the office or do not like to cook at home. The machine will warm up your lunch and pack it in an environmentally friendly container;
Selling merchandise. For example, you can buy a tie if you forgot it at home, an umbrella, scarves, and even personal hygiene products. Prices for goods in most cases can compete with store prices, and therefore are in demand;
Providing services. You have probably seen massage chairs in shopping malls that relax your back muscles for a small fee. These are express services that you can get while shopping. In our country, vending services are still an unoccupied area, and therefore future entrepreneurs have great chances to find their own niche;
Slot machines. Recently, the demand for them has gone up again. This includes karaoke machines installed in various establishments. For a fee, the device will play any melody.

In each of the above types of vending, there are many subgroups. For example, food vending machines offer both ready-made products in factory packaging (chocolate, chewing gum, baby puree, etc.), as well as freshly prepared dishes (mashed potatoes, spaghetti, etc.).

Selling piece goods is the most acceptable option for beginners. Food tends to spoil, which means that such a machine will need to be monitored quite often. In addition, an unsold product with an expired shelf life is a loss.

Selling children's toys, stationery, appliances, you do not often have to look inside the machine to fill it with new goods.

Services in vending - This is a fairly new and most difficult direction. For example, few people entrust their own hands for manicure to an electronic machine. Most people deal with experienced professionals with whom they have known each other for several years. Moreover, the low cost of vending services is also unlikely to attract customers.

Slot machines have one important feature. If the previous three groups of devices can be placed in almost any shopping center, institution or on the street, then gaming machines have placement restrictions. In addition, this area has not so many areas for development, and today most of them are already occupied.

Step-by-step instructions for those who want to get into vending

Starting your own business on the example of vending is not so difficult. You don't need to beautify. It acts as an automaton that occupies a minimum of space, and you can place it anywhere.

To start a business based on vending, you need to go through several steps:

First, decide on the niche you want to fill.. You must choose the actual direction for your own business. Look for it among those that are most understandable to you. Beginners should not open a business in those niches that are already saturated. It is better to look for something new and interesting that will attract a certain category of consumers and will quickly generate income. Here it is important to pay attention to such indicators as the size of the settlement, the demand for goods, the prices of competitors;
Development of a vending project. , which will include all the detailed calculations. Among the mandatory should be calculations of payback periods, monthly income, expenses for goods, rental and repair of equipment. Here you also need to take into account the cost of the device (it varies from 30,000 rubles to 1,000,000 rubles) and service personnel(which will repair the damage). The number of placed machines is also a lot important factor;
Registering a business at the official level. You need to register your own activities in accordance with the law. Most often vending. To do this, collect all Required documents and go to the tax office at the place of registration. Do not forget . Within 5 days from the date of application, your business will be registered. Only after that you can start spending money on purchases for further activities;
Purchase of the machine and goods. Equipment that is not always required can be purchased in the city of residence, especially if it is a small locality. In this case, you will have to order a machine from a supplier located in another city and wait for delivery. For the purchase of goods, it is better to use wholesale offers so that the cost of the margin justifies itself;
Equipment installation. You need to decide on the installation site of the machine at the planning stage. This is the most important factor on which your future profit depends. It is necessary to analyze different points and compare rental prices. Choose the most accessible places with an acceptable cost. Conclude a lease agreement, bring the device to the point and do not forget to connect it to the electronic network;
. Some start-up entrepreneurs often try to repair and load equipment on their own, and this is a big mistake. If there is only one machine (and this is extremely unprofitable), then you can deal with technical issues without outside help. If you have installed several devices, then you cannot do without an employee. Find a qualified person who has experience with such machines. In the event of a breakdown, he will quickly find the source of the problem and restore work. Today, the management of many machines is available online. At home or somewhere away from the device, you can control the remaining products and possible problems.

Each stage has its own nuances. It all depends on your desire, goals, and, of course, the amount Money, which you are ready to invest at the initial stage.

The choice of direction largely determines the essence of all subsequent steps, and therefore this issue must be approached responsibly. Today, the sale of food products through vending machines is the best vending for Russia, and therefore it is worth taking a closer look at this area.

Which vending machine will be successful

Any entrepreneur wants his business to bring a high stable income. However, at the initial pores, you will have to work hard to make the most of it. Competition is dizzying for sellers of identical products, who can sometimes take unpredictable actions.

To avoid their tricks and pay attention potential consumers specifically on your machines, you need to know some of the secrets of this area. We will share them with you.

So, in order for your vending to flourish, it is enough to adhere to the following recommendations:

The machine must be located in a public place. Having placed even the most trendy product in a blind passage, it is unlikely that you will be able to get at least some profit;
The category of goods must correspond to the population group to which the sale is directed.. For example, placing a tie vending machine in a children's clinic is clearly;
The machine must be attractive in appearance. If it is bright, interesting, then they definitely will not pass by it. It is better to come up with a catchy design, eye-catching graphics. Then your device will become noticeable;
Choose a technique that is easy to use. Buying should be easy: in a couple of button presses. More intricate actions will lead to the reluctance of customers to use the machine. It should be understandable for any age and different categories of the population;
Innovations are the engine of not only progress, but also vending. If your machine has some unique features, this is a big plus. The main thing is that buyers are interested in them. If such functions seem convenient to them, then competitors will lose a share of the profit that will go to you;
Choose an interesting direction for vending. Battered niches are not your option. Find something special. The development of vending areas is a very promising occupation, because through the devices you can trade anything. There are still a lot of empty niches, which means you have a chance to stand out and take your business to the next level.

One of the main conditions when doing vending is to choose the direction in which you understand. This is the basis of your future activity. Such a business will be understandable and interesting, which means that you will make every effort to develop it.

TOP-20 vending machines

Vending business is an opportunity to show your creative nature by discovering something new. Modern society(especially young people and middle-aged citizens) easily adapt to the ever-changing realities of life. Vending is just something that can demonstrate new items quite often, satisfying the demand for everything unusual.

Choosing a direction for vending is not an easy task. There are plenty of untapped niches that are open to new entrepreneurs. We have selected for you 20 directions for vending machines that will definitely interest consumers with their novelty and convenience. Maybe one of them will be the start of your big business.

The best vending machines:

Coffee machines. This type of vending will always be profitable. It has long established itself in the market;
Vending for the sale of heated food. In America, for example, they practice the sale of warm eggs, which in in large numbers buy office workers for a snack at work. Today it is not fashionable to dine in full mode with the first and second courses. There are so many things to do that you want to eat something in a hurry, but you can do without harmful fast food. Warmed food is a ready-made hearty lunch, which will take no more than 10 minutes;
Sale of liquor. In Russia, this niche is free. In the West, alcohol has long been sold through vending machines. The sale is built not only on bottles, but also on cups with some kind of drink. Abroad, there are devices with a breathalyzer. Drinking customers will not be able to purchase an alcoholic drink. And for those who, in the middle of a walk, wanted to drink a glass of martini, the machine will fulfill such a desire for a moderate fee;
Tie vending machine. It is in high demand in America. It is relevant for those who often forget their tie at home, or some event is planned ahead, and there is no time for shopping;
Printing photos from social networks. For example, Instagram photos are especially popular among young people. Machines that allow you to get a ready-made photo card in a matter of seconds are located in the West on every corner. For Russia it is new idea, which can bring a lot of income, taking into account the growth in the popularity of social networks;
Sale of live crabs. Japan is the initiator of such trade. In this country, crabs are used in 90% of dishes, and therefore their purchase is carried out daily;
pantyhose machine. An essential item for any woman. They are torn at the most inopportune moment, and there is no time to look for them in stores. Such vending will be profitable if the machine is located in a large office building;
Vending on medical consumables and personal care products. Many people find it unpleasant to be in the queues of pharmacies for the next purchase. The machine helps to purchase the right product quickly, and besides, without extraneous attention;
Sleepbox machine. Actual idea for airports and train stations. It is a small room, no more than 4 square meters. m., where you can sleep while waiting for the flight;
Sale of adult magazines. This is a hit shopping in Japan. In order not to blush in front of sellers and buyers standing behind you, you can make a purchase in the machine;
Automatic machine with meat products and semi-finished products. Here you can also sell sausages, and smoked meats, and even canned food;
French fries vending. Great idea for those who want to have a bite when there are no fast food outlets nearby. In such machines, potatoes are cooked in a matter of seconds. You can choose the sauce for it;
Sale of cakes. Mini cakes, cupcakes and even pancakes with sweet filling - all this is the object of desire for many sweet teeth. Goodies that can be bought along the way are a great option to have a snack or take edibles for tea in case of unexpected arrival of guests;
Lampomat. The sale of light bulbs will be relevant for many, many years to come. Going to the store to replace a burnt out light bulb is a waste of time, and technology can replace such burdensome trips;
Machines for forgetful parents. It sells baby nipples, diapers, wet wipes and other useful things that moms and dads need;
Sale of sushi and rolls. Russians liked Japanese cuisine, and therefore such vending is very relevant today, just like in the Land of the Rising Sun;
Automatic with comfortable shoes . This is a great option for women who visit clubs and dance bars in heels. After long dances, the question arises of more comfortable shoes that can be changed right now and at a low price;
Vending first medical care . Sale of bandages, adhesive plasters and various medicines. It will be useful for those who rubbed corns in new shoes or got injured on the street. Such a machine makes it possible to treat the wound and continue the walk;
Bread trade. An excellent option for machines that will definitely be in demand. Bread in Russia is bought daily in huge quantities, and therefore vending in this area is a profitable business;
Vending in the form of an aquarium. In Russia, it has already appeared in many shopping centers. Attracts the attention of parents with children. To feed the inhabitants of the aquarium, you need to pay a fee and press a couple of keys.

There can be many more ideas for vending. The main thing is to hook the consumer, find an approach to him, and then the profit will appear.

We place vending machines correctly

As you already understood, vending will bring high income only if the machines are located in a good place. For these purposes, it is necessary to proceed from the category of goods and the contingent corresponding to them.

Sales, customer demand and all your further activities depend on the location of the equipment. It is important to understand that the right choice of location will set the direction for the business, allow you to move on, develop and give ideas for new developments.

Competitors in vending can be not only the same owners of vending machines, but also various shopping centers, shops, etc. If you sell fast food using a fast food machine, you should not place it next to a cafe fast food. So you definitely won't make money.

It is better to place such a machine at the station, at the airport or in such shopping centers where the presence of small cafes is minimal. A device located in a university or school will also be in demand.

Everything that is aimed at the attention of children is best installed in children's shopping centers or near large children's parks and playgrounds. Children's slot machines are also installed here, which often attract the attention of parents.

Selling coffee or tea is a hot topic for office buildings. There will definitely be lovers of such drinks here, and demand will only grow.

When placing the machine, you need to pay Special attention patency of the place. If you have chosen a shopping center, then the appropriate option is to exit it. Most often, there is a coffee machine or soft drinks machine. The device should not interfere in the aisle, it should be placed so that it is convenient for any visitor to use it.

Beginners usually place machines near those that competitors have already installed. It is important here to choose the right pricing policy and pay attention to the variety of goods so that the consumer is interested in the new machine.

Often, machines are installed even on the street. It is important to understand that cheap devices are not suitable for such purposes. The equipment must be of high quality and have anti-vandal protection. Otherwise, you can lose a business in which a lot of money has been invested overnight.

If you decide to start a business with vending, you need to take into account all the nuances of this direction. Your own business is not an easy task: you need to make a lot of efforts so that the process “goes on”. We want to give you some advice so that you have fewer questions and difficulties on the first steps towards developing your own vending business.

Tips for vending newbies:

Choose the direction you like. You should not engage in the sale of equipment through vending, if it brings high profits, but you do not understand anything about it. Business should be clear even at first, and in order not to complicate your task, find something familiar;
Install several machines at once. One or two devices will pay off for too long. During this time, you will not earn profit. If there are several machines, then literally in the first year you will be able to expand the boundaries of your business;
Do not believe those who say that vending is simple business, doing which you can sit back. Vending machines are complex structures that are a dark forest for beginners in this field. It also requires drawing up a detailed one, and if something goes wrong, then you can incur big losses;
Do not sell products whose niche is already full. Coffee, soft drinks. Their trade is relevant only in new shopping centers or offices (if you manage to agree with the owner of the building before other competitors). Choose a new area that will be of interest to buyers;
Do not rush "in the pool with your head". Vending, like any other business, requires careful calculations. If you have some kind of stunning idea - do not run immediately to buy a machine. Analyze the possible profit and payback period, weigh all the pros and cons. Cold calculation and knowledge of the matter are important here. Otherwise, you risk, and then be disappointed in consumer demand. Put yourself in the shoes of consumers and understand what is important to them, not to you as a business owner.

Vending provides interesting opportunities for business development. This niche in Russia is at the beginning of its formation. Any novice entrepreneur, if desired, will be able to occupy his own niche and win the trust of the buyer.

Every day, vending machines are replenished with new types, and existing types are supplemented with new options. With the help of machines, you can sell almost everything that a person can sell. The only difference is that trading can be carried out at any time of the day and on any day of the week without the need for rest and expensive rent.

Despite the growing popularity, vending machines are much less common in Russia and the CIS countries than in foreign countries. Accordingly, the variety of such machines is much smaller. Basically it is traditional equipment. The most common types of trading machines are:

- equipment for the sale of hot drinks, coffee;
food vending machines;
equipment selling non-food products;
devices capable of providing certain services;
vending machines providing entertainment services.

In countries such as Japan, such machines are used to sell a wide variety of goods and services, including the sale of jewelry, fresh meat, fish, perfumes and even bread. Some machines are capable of doing a manicure, as well as counting payment from a client based on his fingerprints.

Most popular in our country coffee vending machines and other hot drinks (tea, cocoa, hot chocolate). For the preparation of the drink, both coffee beans and soluble components can be used. There are also machines with an additional module connected, thanks to which the machine can sell not only hot, but also cold drinks to customers.

vending machines can be of various sizes, these are small desktop coffee machines (the sale range of which is limited to 4-6 drinks), and outdoor equipment, the menu of which can consist of 20-25 different drinks.

Vending equipment for the sale of food products

Such devices include equipment intended for the sale of beverages, snacks and hot food. These can be vending machines for soft drinks that sell ready-made drinks in packages or make them directly for each client.

The category of devices of this type includes, first of all, machines for the sale of sparkling water, which can be made with the addition of various syrups. Sales volume directly depends on the quality of these syrups, since only high-quality drinks will help attract regular customers. Moreover, the sale of carbonated water is a domestic feature, known to customers since the Soviet Union, while the preparation and sale of a variety of freshly squeezed juices is one of the foreign inventions. Such machines are adapted for the preparation of fortified and fruit drinks, sports or oxygen cocktails.

Snack equipment is adapted for the sale of chips, crackers, chocolates, seeds and other snack products. This is the simplest equipment when no additional modules are required, for example, for cooling or cooking products. According to statistics, the payback period of snack machines is longer than in the case of coffee machines. Therefore, it is best to install them in tandem with equipment for the sale of hot drinks and coffee.

Food vending machines are a group of equipment that can cook or reheat food. Moreover, dishes can be very diverse, for example, pizza, pies, sandwiches, or full-fledged first or second courses. For such devices, it is mandatory to have a module for cooking or heating food. A feature of such equipment should be considered the need for regular and timely downloading of data from vending machines.

These vending machines also include equipment adapted for the sale of fruits, various kinds sushi, etc.

Vending machines for the sale of piece goods

For the sale of non-food products, both special devices and equipment designed for the sale of snacks can be used. As the products sold, you can use a wide variety of products, ranging from perfumes to hygiene products, napkins.

At the same time, for the sale of certain groups of goods, there are specially equipped vending machines adapted for the sale of a particular product. Flowers or books, newspapers, toys placed in special capsules, etc. can be traded for such equipment. Ticket vending machines are not uncommon in major cities. All metro stations in the capital are equipped with such devices.

Devices providing services

Vending equipment designed to provide certain services has both certain advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include the absence of the need for regular loading of goods (although many types of such machines still require replenishment of consumables), and the minus should be considered the fact that such devices are less in demand among consumers.

Examples of vending machines of this type should be considered:

photo booths that allow you to take pictures and print finished photos in a matter of minutes;
copiers, which differ from a traditional copier by the presence of a bill acceptor;
telescopes that are in demand in places visited by tourists when they are offered sightseeing with the help of equipped devices from the territory of observation platforms;
massage chairs are also a type of vending equipment.

There are many other various vending machines that provide certain services to consumers, selling certain goods. Anyone who wants to build a vending business has plenty to choose from.