A vending machine provides customers convenient access to snacks, drinks, personal supplies, and many other items for use or consumption. Vending machines provide operators with income that can serve as a full-time job, part-time job, or side hustle This article provides an overview of how vending machines operate. Journey of a remarkable innovation Vending machines are a highly sophisticated product today, but their beginnings were humble yet marked. The first-ever traces of the vending machine was in 215 BC, when Hero, the mathematician, developed a device that dispensed holy water in the t ..read more

The best way to ensure your business is running smoothly is to ensure that the machine is always running steadily, and not experiencing avoidable downtime and repairs. Here’s how to keep your equipment operating well and working for as long as possible, avoiding repairs and improving revenues. Follow these simple vending machine maintenance tips: Regular maintenance is one of the most significant ways to lessen the likelihood of vending machine repair needs. If you know how to fix devices, you can save money. However, everybody should be aware of the machine’s maintenance procedures to keep i ..read more

If you have a vending machine in your business, you want it to work as intended. Not only is it an inconvenience for you and your customers if it breaks down, but you also lose out on sales. There are certain vending machine repairs that you may handle yourself rather than spending time and resources on technical support.  Minor challenges to deal with in a vending machine. Here are a few minor issues that you may fix without the need for technical support.  Improper Ventilation: A vending machine requires airflow. It’s best to keep it 5-6 inches away from the wall. Because some be ..read more

Like all machinery and equipment, vending machines are susceptible to failure or performance issues. While some parts of the machinery are pretty complex and need expert handling, most of them are easy to maintain with low technical skills. In other words, timely DIY maintenance of vending machines can keep the downtime to a minimum. Meant-Time-Between-Failures (MTBF) is a crucial measure that defines the productivity and uptime of machines. The longer the MTBF is, the better the utilization of the machine will be. When the MTBF is low, however, it is not just a question of machine utilization ..read more

Beverages have become an essential part of today’s work culture. Even project modules are broken down based on the amount of coffee involved. For most, a cup of coffee is a routine set in place to begin your day. You visit the coffee vending machine and “clink,” dunk your coin, and “whoosh” comes the beverage of your choice. It all seems so easy.    Not always! There are countless reasons that cause the occasional hiccup in the local coffee vending machine. And much like an uncontrolled nuclear reaction, when the vending machine comes to a grinding halt, it leads to a chain reac ..read more

The vending business is a rewarding venture. A major share of the fixed cost goes into buying the machine. There and onwards, the cost is just variable. This means you incur these costs as you make sales. Hence, the recovery of this capital is what defines the breakeven point in a vending business. All the money you make from the machine after your break-even point contributes to your profit. That is why it is important to have a machine that has a long life. Like all machines with moving parts and user interfaces, vending machines go through wear and tear. If you take good care of your machi ..read more

Why Preventive Maintenance For Your Dispensing Machine? Dispensing machines are tough cookies. They can handle everything from tampering attempts and inclement weather conditions to unintended product abuse. Yet, they need to be inspected, calibrated, and serviced at the appropriate intervals to ensure minimal downtime and a great experience for the customers.  What Are The Advantages Of Preventive Maintenance? Fewer/No Breakdowns – a well-maintained machine has fewer chances of halting operations mid-vend during peak traffic hours. Reduced Repairs & Services Costs – now, we could i ..read more

Following best practices in setting up your vending machine helps reduce service costs, eliminate downtime, extend your vending machine’s life, and maximize your revenue. There are many points to be considered to ensure a hassle-free setup of your brand new machine. Vendnet has a library of video content about our equipment across all models and variants. With just a few clicks, customers can find out how to set up their machine, how to load products, and, maybe most importantly, how to set prices.  In this post, we take the Futura Combo Model 3589 as an example. This bestseller is a hig ..read more

A vending machine is a substantial purchase and needs to be cared for to prevent major repairs or damages. Neglecting your machine will cause some of its parts to malfunction over time, leading to loss of sales and profits. Timely servicing and maintenance not only keep your machine from breaking down, but also extends its life.  At Vendnet, our experienced technicians have some handy tips to help you in this regard. Refrigeration Deck The refrigeration equipment is a critical component of your vending machine. When they are not performing their best, they can affect both the consumer an ..read more

Thanks to advances in technology, education, the global pandemic, and greater awareness about the spread of contagions, cashless payments are increasing in popularity across the world. Today, most companies prefer to pay their employees through direct bank transfers – though some still pay by check. This also makes it more convenient for consumers to use their cards or e-wallet/mobile wallet to make purchases. It is also safer because even if they lose the card, they can block the card to prevent usage, unlike losing cash or coins. This means that for any business to do well, you need to offe ..read more