Friday, November 6, 2009

Setting Up Soda Vending Machines

By Christopher Smith

Soda vending machines need to be durable enough to withstand years of usage and abuse while still looking as well-kept as they were the day you invested in them. Doing a good amount of research is essential before investing in any machines, as some are good, some are great, and some are awful. Customers and employees alike will be using the machine, which can make this a huge money-making possibility. What's more is that if the area is busy enough you may earn that money back in no time.

The machine most seen on street corners and outside or inside stores is the type with a large picture of the products available on the front with the actual vending mechanism on the left side of the machine. This style does attract customers because large, vivid images always pull people in. The downside to these is that they are older models and usually do not come with any frills. The soda vending machines that are a little older can not do some of the things that newer ones can, such as printing your recent sales.

Some older machines also can not allow you to adjust prices depending on the individual product, though that is offered in some newer machines. While all vending machines must have either cans or bottles, there is no limit to products if you do not have a contract. Appropriately pricing certain drinks to demand and popularity can raise machine profits, and if you lower them they can also increase machine usage. There are not many models these days that come with an individual pricing feature, but it does come standard in a few.

The LED screen is a feature that many people often overlook. The LED screen can show customers product prices or how much more change they need. The choice of whether to purchase soda vending machines with the screen is entirely up to you. It is a small convenient feature, but in general it does not boost sales or may consumers like the machines any more than they already do.

If you want to really catch the customer's eye, try setting up a machine model that is not seen often. Consumers love to see something new, and they love to try out machines they have never dealt with before. Think about your area's consumer base and decide what type of machine you think would do well at your store. Do not forget to keep an eye on other locations and see what products they are offering in their vending machines as well as locations. This can give you a good idea of what to choose.

You may not think so initially, but coming to a decision on the soda vending machines you want to set up can be difficult. Do some research and reconnaissance and see what you come up with..

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