The cost of a vending machine: different factors that can affect the price
If you’ve done a bit of research into the costs, you’re probably wondering why vending machines seem so expensive. With most appliances, there are different factors that can affect the price of the machine. The average cost incorporates the brand of vending machine you choose, the size, technology features, plus servicing and maintenance costs.
1. The brand of vending machine you choose
If you’ve done a bit of research into the costs, you’re probably wondering why vending machines seem so expensive. With most appliances, there are different factors that can affect the price of the machine. The average cost incorporates the brand of vending machine you choose, the size, technology features, plus servicing and maintenance costs.
2. The size of your vending machine matters
The size of your vending machine also plays a part in the cost as some can stock more products than others and come in dimension options. Whilst cater to both, they tend to be smaller in size than singular drinks or snack vending machines, and therefore are the more affordable option.
3. Consider the technology features you may need
Vending machines also have different types of technology features for you to consider, that play a part in the cost of the machine. Vending machine technology features cover:
- Payment options such as card readers, cashless, cash or coin payments
- Digital screen displays allowing you to apply digital promotions, multiple product selections and allergen and nutritional information
- with easy-to-use functionalities similar to digital screen displays
- Remote management giving the ability to manage your vending machine via an app to make price changes, planograms and apply nutritional information to your products
How much are vending machines?
The cost of a vending machine can vary depending on the type of machine you opt for. Ultimately, vending machine hire prices in the UK are influenced by factors such as the machine’s complexity, capacity, technology, and the specific products it can dispense. Let’s take you through the starting price points of each type of vending machine.
By opting for a vending machine solution with Vending Sense, we offer different commercial buying options from leasing brand new, renting second hand or buying them outright. Our renting and leasing packages cover 3 to 5 year term agreements.
Buying a vending machine
Buying a vending machine outright can be a great way to save on the overall costs by paying everything upfront. Whilst there is often a large lump sum to pay in the beginning, you will own your vending machine straight away. To find out how much it costs to buy a vending machine for your business outright, contact our friendly team here at Vending Sense who can recommend to best buying options per machine and specification.
Keeping your machine stocked up
The more obvious additional costs that come with having a vending machine, are the products to keep it stocked up. Whether it’s regular soft drink orders, your business’ favourite snacks or fresh food, you’ll need regular orders to keep your vending machine stocked up. Here at Vending Sense, we also offer an alongside your machine for product supply, whether it be monthly subscription orders or one-off refills, our team can keep your machine up and running at all times. With our fully managed service, our team will head over to your site as often as you need to restock and maintain your vending machine.
Maintenance fees
While leased vending machines are brand new, another cost to consider are the maintenance costs should anything go wrong. Some vending suppliers charge for both call outs and parts, whilst others (including us) offer maintenance within your package. Plus, any additional parts that need ordering to fix your machine may also be an additional cost to factor in.
Vending Sense solutions
Whether you’re placing your vending machine in an office, warehouse or waiting room, you may want to make sure the vending machine suits the surrounding area. Here at Vending Sense, we offer a bespoke service to provide housing units that are branded to your company marketing guidelines, or to suit the environment the vending machine is being placed in. Simply talk to who can take you through our vending furniture services.
Ultimately, the type of vending machine you go for, and its purchasing options will depend on your personal requirements, and which aspects of the points above are most applicable to you and your business. To summarise to costs, smaller businesses with the least requirements may expect the cost of their vending machine to be from £25 per week . Whilst medium-large sized businesses who need a fully managed service, with all the bells and whistles can expect to spend a minimum of £39 per week.
