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How to display nutritional information on the vending machine


Healthy vending is not a crave that is going away. Society today is striving to make healthier eating habits and that includes what they buy from vending machines.  People want to know what they are eating, and laws are being enacted requiring companies to display nutritional facts on all food being sold.  The vending industry is no exception.  We have been the poster child for unhealthy food and drinks, but we can change this stereotype.  I have blogged about Fit Pick in past blogs, and this is still an excellent program for promoting healthy snacks in vending machines.  In fact, it offers over 500 products which can be labeled as “healthy” and over 175 government agencies and 100 schools have adopted it to help promote healthy vending. (http://www.vendingtimes.com)

I’d like to show you one more tool that will be very helpful in promoting healthy vending.  Last month I attended the NAMA One Show in Las Vegas where all the major vending manufacturers showcased their latest products and technologies. I was amazed by the products on the market today- especially the many products that enabled additional nutritional value information to be displayed on the vending machine. There are a number of companies that are offering this technology including VendScreen, AirVend, Vendors Exchange, and others.

Some of these devices are a small 6” screen that can be added to a vending machine to display ads, promotions, and display the nutritional information.  Some products are even combined with the credit card reader and can be used to track real time product data, and provide pre-kitting information back to the office.  The companies that sell the touch screens have also provided a database of the most popular foods and beverages which can be uploaded with the nutritional value information already built in.  If your product isn’t in their inventory, then you can upload your own nutritional values into the system.

At Piranha Vending, we pride ourselves in keeping our prices low and that means finding products that are affordable. We won’t be discussing a topic here unless it can be sold affordably in our on-line store.  We are now offering the Air Vend on our vending machines which will provide the nutritional value information and also process credit cards.

Some folks say that this is a waste of time and money and that their customers don’t care about nutritional information on their candy bars and sodas.  Although most of their customers don’t care about the nutritional values, there is a growing percentage of customers who do care and they are not buying from our vending machines because they have the perception that it is all “junk food”. By providing nutritional facts on all the products sold in the vending machine, you are proving to that potential customer that the snack is indeed healthy and hopefully you will convert them as a customer.  The demand is here, the technology is here, and it’s actually quite affordable too.

How do YOU start a Healthy Vending Business?

If you’re looking to get on board with the healthy vending revolution that’s taken America by storm, you’ll need the right vending machine, appropriate product, and the best locations, without breaking the bank! We’re here to tell you exactly how you can do this without being locked into a franchise such as Human Healthy Vending.

Whether you’re vending traditional snacks, drinks, healthy snacks, or a combination, you’ll need a vending machine that is appropriate for your product and eye-catching to draw in customers. Many healthy vending franchises say they’re giving you a great deal when they offer vending operators start-up packages that include the machine, product, locations, tutorials, etc. for exorbitant prices. Such franchises include Human Healthy Vending, Healthy You, Fresh Healthy Vending, Naturals 2 Go, and others. Don’t be fooled! You can buy a vending machine new or used with a warranty for less than half of the cost that the healthy vending franchises charge! When buying a machine, keep in mind that a Healthy Wrap or some other healthy design/decal will identify your vending machine as a healthy option for customers and attract more sales.

Many healthy vending operators who are just getting into the business are under the impression that they have to special-order product or purchase online to offer their customers the healthier options they’re looking for. Many of the franchises like HUMAN Healthy Vending and Fresh Healthy Vending are spreading these lies but it simply is not true! healthy-vending-expensiveYou can find most healthy vending products locally. Check out our blog post on healthy product ideas. Buying in bulk from places like Sam’s Club or Costco can save you hundreds when re-stocking your machine and you can then pass those savings on to your customers. Additionally it is more convenient to be able to buy them on demand as you are serving your route instead of waiting days for the product to arrive.

Once you have the perfect healthy vending machine with all the best products stocked in it, you need to find the most profitable locations for your machines. Check out the DVS Blog for tips on finding and securing some of the best locations; remember that you don’t have to hire a locator or offer high commissions to get your machine in the hottest spots. You can usually sell a prospective customer on your machine, product, and services alone, without the need to offer a commission.   However, if you don’t have time to locate the machines yourself, there are many great companies out there who can help you find good locations for around $400- 500. Check out our resources page for more information.

Lastly you will need the proper licensing from your state, county and city where you are doing business. Don’t get overwhelmed by the bureaucracy though. With a simple google search you should be able to find out what forms need to be filed and licenses obtained in your local area. The vending business is one of the easiest small businesses to get into and the Return on Investment (ROI) is typically less than a year if you do it right by buying an affordable machine and securing good locations.  Give us a call as we are here to help you do just that.  If you have additional tips and feedback please share them with us.

Tips To Grow Your Local Vending Business

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  • Think about personalizing your vending machines.  It helps to give you a uniform look on your equipment.  When you design business cards, think about using the same company logos and place that on your vending machines.  Whether you are focusing on HEALTHY VENDING, or other advertising methods, you can clearly have the visuals on your vending machines to help you get your messages across.  When you buy a vending machine from Piranha Vending, you are able to customize all of your equipment to look the same no matter what machine you choose.  Just mention it to our sales people and we will help you make this happen!
  • Try to have a positive purpose with your vending machines.  Create a clean environment with good products that target your customers.  Ask around the area to know what people are looking for and try to put requested items in your machines to accomodate your buyers.  Not only will it boost your sales, you will begin to build a reputation as a good vendor.
  • Don’t neglect your vending machines.  Wipe down your vending machines weekly and keep everything looking clean and fresh.  Remember, you are selling mostly food and beverages to customers!  Make it look as clean as possible.
  • Vending is such a simple business.  If you follow some simple rules and let people know who you are, you will become successful!  Start by purchasing QUALITY vending machine from Piranha Vending!  Go to our link!

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Different Types of Vending Machine Equipment

The right type of vending machine is crucial to success. Having the right tool to optimize your vending sales means having to choose the right vending machine for what you are trying to offer your consumers. There are a lot of different types of vending machines out there. This article will tell you the most popular types out on the market right now.

Combo vending machines are the most versatile. They hold at least 2 different types of products (ie. snacks/drinks). They are designed for space saving and built to maximize a sale with it’s variety. If a person is going to purchase from a combo vending machine if they are either hungry or thirsty! The newest invention is the best one yet, the deli vendor combo vending machine has the capability of offering consumer a variety of snacks, drinks, and deli items in this compact sleek design.

Cold drink machines are perfect for outdoor spaces.  They are usually built to withstand different temperature changes.  They also have a large capacity and can handles hundreds of sales before servicing is needed by vendor.

Snack machines are so versatile.  They are built to hold many different types of products that range from food to electronic products to books and or even cigarette products.  The coils that hold the vends can be changed to handles different sized products.

You can also be specific and look for the following types of vending machines that would be perfect to target your sales!  Give Piranha a call and we will get you in any type of vending machine that you’re looking for!

Frozen machines

ice cream machines

refrigerated machines

coffee machines

french fry machines

pizza machines

change machines

gumball machines

sticker machines

dvd/cd machines

cotton candy machines

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