One of the biggest concerns customers come to us with is about the cost of the sodas in their vending machine. We're often asked to lower the pricing, and some customers will even decide to have the machine removed entirely if the vend price is increased. We certainly try to make the vending experience as pleasant as possible, and sometimes we can. But the economics behind vending operations don't give much room.
For larger companies with many locations, managing vending machine requests for each property can quickly become a hassle. It takes a lot of time to set up new equipment, handle service requests, and make sure commissions are paid. A vending management program eliminates those burdens.
When deciding on whether or not to purchase a new product or sign up for a new service, it's always important to do some research before making any final decisions. The same goes for finding vending services for your location.
Like any other industry, there are certain procedures involved with getting office vending services. It's not always a quick and simple process. It takes time to qualify a location, order the vending machine, then install it. So, if you're wanting to get a Coke or Pepsi vending machine for your business, here's how the process works.
Vending services are a great way to enhance your business. Providing beverages and snacks can go a long way with customers and employees, especially where there is no access to nearby stores or food courts. If you're thinking about getting vending machines for your office, you're probably wondering how much they cost to either rent or purchase.
In a previous blog post about credit card readers for vending machines, we discussed some of the issues of getting a device for vending equipment, mainly the cost associated with them. But a recent article by Vending Market Watch indicated that the fees cellular companies charge might be coming down in 2017.
Just when you thought you've seen all the Lego builds you could ever see, there comes a Lego vending machine. While there are no official sets, Astonishing Studios, a youtube channel dedicated to creating unique builds using Legos, proves that anything can be built. Their portfolio of vending machines can dispense anything from burgers and fries to coffee and soda. Check them out below!
Christmas is less than two weeks away. While most of us are winding down our Christmas shopping to get ready for the holiday, there's one person who's just gearing up for the big day--Santa Claus.
The sheer mention of his name gives everyone a good feeling that radiates throughout towns and cities around the world. It also conjures up images of the jolly old man in a red coat and pants with a long, white beard.
But it wasn't always that way.
Some early depctions of Santa show a tall and skinny man, or even a scary looking elf. It wasn't until the early 1930's that the the Santa we all have come to know and love was created.
Haddon Sundblom's Perfect Santa Claus
It all began with Coca-Cola's 1931 holiday advertising campaign called "Thirst Knows No Season." The advertising executive working with the company wanted to depict a realistic and symbolic Santa, one that was wholesome and charming.
Enter Michigan-born artist Haddon Sundblom.
Sundblom was commissioned by Coca-Cola to create the ideal Santa. And did he ever.
The Santa Claus he created with oil paints were a huge hit and featured in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, Ladies Home Journal, and others. It had such an enormous impact that Coca-Cola commissioned Sundblom to paint Santa Claus for their ads up through 1964.
Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognizable brands and the leading beverage company for non-alcoholic drinks. It's not surprising that 70% of soda vending machines we manage are Coke machines.
From time to time Vending Group scans the headlines of various sources for the latest news in the vending machine industry. From new products to partnerships, our goal is to put a spotlight on valuable information for industry professionals and customers. Here is this week's list: