About The Vend Source

Learn the business behind the vending machine.

The Vend Source brings vending education and planning resources into one platform. Our goal is to help you ask better questions about locations, equipment, costs, and daily operations.

Start with evidence

A machine is only one part of a route. A useful plan accounts for the people at a location, reliable servicing, purchase costs, and the time required to operate. Our free guide shows how to work through those decisions before buying.

Make room for the real costs

Education does not guarantee earnings or provide equipment. Compare the current curriculum and subscription details with your goals. Keep machine purchases, product inventory, permits, insurance, repairs, and labor in a separate operating budget.