Vendors generally report that about 1-4% of their machines disappear annually, a problem exacerbated by the fact that machines are usually located close to store entrances, where they are easy to steal. Locations inside existing businesses can be in peril if the business goes bankrupt or evicted from rented premises. machines have been known to be seized or liquidated by the host businesses' creditors, before the rightful owner has a chance to retrieve them.


BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


Many of the business opportunities still in existence operate on the margins of legality, escaping liability through carefully worded contracts that make it difficult for customers to cash in on money back guaranties. State and federal government agencies have issued statements warning of business opportunity scams in the bulk vending industry.

The FTC website lists complaints filed by the U.S. government against scores of vending business opportunities. many of them, remain in business and have huge advertising budgets. The high profit margins these companies earn from selling overpriced equipment enables them to pay the fines and continue operating.


MACHINERY


Vendors have a wide variety of machines to choose from. The selection of a machine is important because it can impact sale, time spent servicing the machine, willingness of locations to allow placement of the machine, and a variety of other factors affecting overall profits. Just like a car, once a vending machine is placed in service, its resale value drops dramatically. This is especially true for machines that were overpriced to begin with.

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