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Discover strategies and tools to help you find and secure profitable vending locations for long-term success.

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How to Find Vending Machine Locations That Earn
How to Find Vending Machine Locations That Earn

Learn proven strategies to find high-performing vending machine locations for your business. Tips for both new and experienced operators.

Best Locations for Vending Machines in 2025
Best Locations for Vending Machines in 2025

Discover the top-performing vending locations across industries. Offices, schools, gyms, and more—ranked by revenue potential.

How to Approach Businesses About Vending Machines
How to Approach Businesses About Vending Machines

Learn what to say, how to say it, and how to win new vending locations with confidence. Scripts and outreach tips included.

Cold Calling Tips for Vending Machine Operators
Cold Calling Tips for Vending Machine Operators

Master the art of vending cold calls. Get scripts, strategies, and objection-handling techniques to help you land more locations.

How to Write a Vending Machine Proposal
How to Write a Vending Machine Proposal

Win new accounts with a solid vending proposal. Download tips and templates for writing clear, compelling offers.

Should You Pay for Vending Machine Locations?
Should You Pay for Vending Machine Locations?

Explore the pros, cons, and ROI of paying for vending placements. What to watch out for and when it makes sense.

Vending Machine Location Commission Explained
Vending Machine Location Commission Explained

Understand how vending commissions work and what percentage is typical in different industries and location types.

Vending Location Agreements & Contracts Guide
Vending Location Agreements & Contracts Guide

Get contract tips and sample terms to protect your vending placements. Avoid disputes and secure your machines.

Free Vending Leads vs Paid: What Works Best?
Free Vending Leads vs Paid: What Works Best?

Compare free and paid vending leads. Understand which option delivers better ROI and how to get started.

How to Evaluate a Vending Machine Location
How to Evaluate a Vending Machine Location

Not all vending spots are equal. Learn how to assess traffic, access, and profit potential before installing a machine.

Can You Place Machines in Multiple Locations?
Can You Place Machines in Multiple Locations?

Discover the logistics and benefits of managing multiple vending placements and how to scale efficiently without burnout.

How Many Locations Do You Need to Be Profitable?
How Many Locations Do You Need to Be Profitable?

Learn how many vending machine placements it takes to cover costs and hit your income goals, based on real-world operator data.

Should You Use a Vending Locator Service?
Should You Use a Vending Locator Service?

Explore when using a locator service makes sense, what to watch for, and how to get the most value from your investment.

How Vending Locator Services Work
How Vending Locator Services Work

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how vending locator services find and qualify placements for operators.

How We Match Vendors to Locations
How We Match Vendors to Locations

See how our process ensures your vending machines are placed in quality locations that fit your equipment and service preferences.

Vending Machine Location Success Stories
Vending Machine Location Success Stories

Read success stories from real operators who found profitable locations through Vending Exchange’s nationwide network.

Best Places to Put Vending Machines by Industry
Best Places to Put Vending Machines by Industry

From offices to gyms to warehouses, see what location types tend to perform best based on real-world trends.

High Traffic vs Low Traffic Location Strategy
High Traffic vs Low Traffic Location Strategy

Should you prioritize high foot traffic or exclusivity? Learn how to balance volume, competition, and convenience.

Understanding Vending Location Exclusivity
Understanding Vending Location Exclusivity

Learn what location exclusivity means, why it matters, and how to protect your territory from other operators.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Location
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Location

Before signing on, make sure you ask these key questions about volume, access, commissions, and terms.

How to Close a Deal with a Location
How to Close a Deal with a Location

Learn how to confidently finalize vending placements with businesses and secure long-term partnerships.

How to Renegotiate Location Terms
How to Renegotiate Location Terms

Discover when and how to renegotiate vending agreements to improve margins or adapt to changes in usage.

Common Location Deal Breakers
Common Location Deal Breakers

Watch out for red flags when evaluating potential vending locations that may cost you time, money, or machines.

How to Get Locations if You’re New to Vending
How to Get Locations if You’re New to Vending

New to the business? Learn beginner-friendly strategies to land your first vending placements with minimal experience.

Mistakes to Avoid When Landing New Locations
Mistakes to Avoid When Landing New Locations

Avoid these common errors operators make when pitching, closing, or installing at new vending sites.

Is It Worth Paying Monthly for Leads?
Is It Worth Paying Monthly for Leads?

Weigh the pros and cons of subscription-based vending leads vs one-time placements to see what delivers better value.

What to Do If a Location Is Underperforming
What to Do If a Location Is Underperforming

Not every location hits the mark—here’s how to troubleshoot, improve, or replace underperforming placements.

What Types of Businesses Accept Vending Machines
What Types of Businesses Accept Vending Machines

Explore which types of companies and facilities are most likely to welcome vending machines on site.

How to Get Locations Without Cold Calling
How to Get Locations Without Cold Calling

Prefer not to cold call? Learn alternative methods like partnerships, online lead generation, and direct mail.

Tools to Track Vending Location Opportunities
Tools to Track Vending Location Opportunities

Keep your sales pipeline organized with these tools and systems for managing vending location outreach.