Vending Machine Business
Buy and place vending machines in high-traffic locations. Earn €200-800/month per machine.
- Startup cost
- €3,000
- Rough range once established
- €30–€400 a month
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Risk
- Medium
An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.
Step-by-step guide
1Purchase vending machine (€2000-3000)
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2Secure high-traffic location (gym, office, school)
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3Stock with snacks/drinks
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4Visit weekly to restock and collect cash
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5Earn €200-500/month per machine after costs
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Why people choose it
- Low ongoing time once set up
- Cash business
- Scalable to multiple machines
- Predictable revenue
What can go wrong
- High upfront cost
- Restocking time
- Machine maintenance
- Location dependent