Watch this video to get started on your vending journey!
We created this page for you introverts out there who would rather discover more about vending on your own. Please check out all the extra info on this page about our 5 Simple Steps to Go Vending. Feel free to call Tim with any questions you may have or just go ahead and shop online on your own. You decide! Either way, we're thrilled to help you get started on your vending journey! Let's Go Vending!
Step 1: Explore Our Vending Packages!
We have a package for every budget!
No Experience Needed!
Vending is an equal opportunity business that anyone can enjoy! We help vendors of all ages and experience levels build their vending businesses. We provide professionally secured locations with every vending package. So, what are you waiting for? Give vending a try today!
Minimal Start Up Costs!
We have a package for every budget! We offer layaway for all of our Simple and Sweet Vending Packages that are $999 or less. You choose how much you pay and when. No pressure from us. We ship your vending machines when your vending package is paid in full.
No Hidden Fees Ever!
Once you purchase your favorite Simple and Sweet Vending Package, you own your machines 100%! Other than purchasing your candy and supporting your charity, you will pay no other fees, ever! Remember, supporting a charity prevents you from paying rent for your locations!
You Keep 100% of Your Profits!
Your vending business is truly your vending business. You keep all your profits. (Remember to budget for replacement candy and support your charity. See below for more details.) So what's on your wish list? Vending can help you achieve your financial goals!
Explore Our Vending Packages Now!
Start vending today! No experience needed! Enjoy minimum start up costs and being your own boss! You choose your own schedule and make your business work for you!
Step 2: Partner with Your Favorite Charity
Partnering with a charity is the ONLY way our 3rd-party Professional Locators will agree to secure rent-free locations for your machines.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL LOCATOR FEES - are included in all Simple and Sweet vending packages at no extra charge.
YOU - must contact your chosen charity and pre-pay a minimum donation of $1 per location per month ($12 per year for each location) in exchange for your charity sponsorship stickers. (This has been the bulk vending industry norm for over 30 years.)
Your vending machines MUST HAVE CHARITY STICKERS on them BEFORE our 3rd-party Professional Locators will secure your locations and BEFORE you place them in your locations.
Simple and Sweet Vending is the LARGEST PROVIDER of new vendors to the National Children's Cancer Society.
Step 3: Order Candy! Yaaaaaay!
Feel Free to call Tim at (386) 295 - 7255 for a list of our favorite wholesale candy suppliers!
When to Buy Candy
You will need to have your candy ordered and delivered to your home or place of business before our 3rd-party Professional Locators can begin securing locations for your vending machines. Make sure to watch our 5 Simple Steps to Go Vending video at the top of this page for more tips on buying candy!
Where to Buy Candy
There only a handful of candy manufacturers in the world, so candy prices do not vary greatly from one wholesale supplier to another. Many local Sam's Clubs and Costcos offer M&Ms, Skittles, and Gum Balls at a good price. Coming Soon! Simple and Sweet Candy Store online!
Which Candy Should You Buy?
Choose candy that maximizes your profits. Thes best candy and toy capsule choices to maximize profits cost around 5 - 10 cents per vend. Your choice of candy can vary depending on your region of the country and your type of location, such as a restaurant versus an auto parts store.
How Much Candy Should You Buy?
We recommend only filling your vending machines about 3/4 full. Each Square Head and Classic Barrel Head holds 14 lbs. of candy. (So order 10 lbs. each.) Each Triple Fun candy section holds 9 lbs. (So order 7 lbs. each.) Triple Fun center sections hold approximately 125 - 1" Gum Balls, Superballs, or Toy Capsules. So, 1/2 a bulk bag is great!
Step 4: Assemble Your Machines
Don't worry! It's Simple!
Check your email for the instructions that we emailed you after your purchase. As soon as your packages arrive, inspect immediately and report any shipping damage. Open each package and locate your screws. Look inside the stands and do not throw away any packaging, until you've completed assembling your machines.
All you need is your favorite Phillips Screwdriver (x-shaped tip). Follow the instructions we've emailed to you that are specifically designed for your machines. (Check your Spam box if you don't see it.) You've got this!
Step 5: Now You're Ready for Locations!
Let's Go Vending!
Now, it's time to start making money! Let us know as soon as you've completed Steps 1 - 4 and provide us with your preferred location zip codes. We'll forward them to our 3rd-party Professional Locators, who will reach out to you, personally.
If you chose a charity that's different than The National Children's Cancer Society, please let your Locator know as soon as possible. Your locator will stay in communication with you until all of your machine locations are secured.
You will want to deliver your machines within 2 business days of securing each location to prevent location loss.
Note: We cannot provide locations for machines purchased from other sellers or for single machines that are not part of a package.
Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Vending Business
Be Realistic
Our 3rd-party Professional Locators will secure you a variety of location types that have proven to be profitable in the past. However, it's not possible to guarantee any income amount for any location.
Vending is not a get-rich-quick business. Growing your vending business takes time. Start with the number of machines you feel comfortable with and slowly add more as you gain confidence. See tip #2!
Be Patient
Give each vending machine a chance to establish a presence in a location before considering relocating. Each machine must stay at its professionally secured location for a minimum of 90 days before we can offer a professional relocation, at no extra charge.
Don't forget to continue to grow your business by adding to your number of machines each year!
Have Fun!
Remember why you wanted to start your own vending business. Be professional, but don't forget to allow yourself some of the freedom, flexibility, and fun you were dreaming of when you decided to believe and invest in yourself!
Keep photos of your goals with you to keep yourself motivated! Call Tim at 386-295-7255 if you need more tips!
Let's Go Vending!
Save an Extra 10% on All Vending Packages!
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