Flexibility

Being flexible is about more than setting your own schedule—it’s also about being able to roll with the punches. As a business owner, you never know what each day is going to bring, and you need to be mentally equipped for the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. If you can easily adapt to getting the job done—regardless of what the day may throw your way—you may have what it takes to be your own boss.

Strong Work Ethic

Whether it’s hitting the road to stock your healthy vending machines at 6 a.m., researching customer preference or going above and beyond to establish relationships with your location managers, a strong work ethic can drive the success of your Healthy YOU Vending business. This can sometimes mean moving mountains to manage your responsibilities and grow your business. That said, the beauty of being your own boss is that you know exactly what your business goals are and what you need to do to stay motivated to achieve those goals.

Passion with a Purpose

Healthy YOU Vending gives business owners a rare opportunity to align their passions with a purpose AND a career. Good health IS good business. Entrepreneur.com notes that there are three common approaches to entrepreneurship: do what you know, do what others do and solve a common problem. A healthy vending business allows you to do all three at once, while answering these questions with passion and purpose:

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• What am I building?
• Who will I serve?
• What promise am I making to my customers and myself?

Being your own healthy vending boss brings an opportunity to serve others, while building a future based on sound business practices and ideals that resonate with your soul.

Be a Decision Maker

Arguably the best thing about being your own boss? Being the decision-maker. This puts YOU in charge of your business and of your future. Sometimes decision-making is about data, sometimes it’s about intuition. If you thrive on making decisions and trusting in those decisions, you’re on your way to being your own boss.

Is Being Your Own Boss Worth It?

As with any venture in life, there are positives and negatives. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of being your own boss.

Pros

• You get to call the shots. Without a boss to answer to—except yourself—you’re the primary decision-maker.
• Financial freedom. Whether you’re ready to quit your day job or are looking to start a side hustle, financial freedom is the ultimate goal for most business owners. With Healthy YOU Vending, there are no ongoing royalties or fees to pay after your initial investment, which means more money in your pocket from the start.
• Do what you love. Being your own boss means pursuing and profiting from your passions. You get to be the creator of a business built on your vision.
• Work-life balance. Sure, a lot goes into being your own boss but you also get to decide when, where and how you work. After all, you’re the boss.

Cons

• Variable paycheck. Financial freedom is the ultimate goal, but being your own boss may mean making financial sacrifices at the start. Luckily, with Healthy YOU Vending, you can begin to see potential right out of the gate. Since you own your machines and set your own prices, you determine your profit margin.
• Working longer hours. At least at first, as you get your business up and running. Just remember, the payoff is worth it in the end, as you get to be your own boss.
• Feeling like you’re winging it. There’s a lot of trial and error that goes into being your own boss. Look for mentors, connect with experts in your field and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Your Own Boss but Never on Your Own

Honestly, it can feel overwhelming to start a small business, especially as a solopreneur. From marketing and sales to customer service to daily maintenance––sometimes it can feel like your business is running you. That’s why so many business owners look to franchising for a solution—but with that comes a certain loss of control––and isn’t being your own boss one of the primary reasons why you want to start your own business in the first place?

A business model like Healthy YOU Vending is a great compromise: you get the support of a franchise with the freedom of being your own boss. We don’t just sell healthy vending machines—we help people be the boss of their very own successful business.

When you own and operate a Healthy YOU Vending machine business, you get:

• Healthy YOUniversity two-day intensive training
• Lifetime coaching and support
• Machine location assistance
• Access to our 24/7 online support center
• A website for your business

The best part? You receive franchise-level support without the ongoing royalties and fees, and you’re in control of how you run your business. In other words, you’re your own boss. And it’s worth it.

Reap the Rewards

When you work for someone else, you may or may not be recognized for your accomplishments. Maybe you’ll get a pat on the back, maybe you’ll get a bonus, maybe your boss won’t ever acknowledge your success. When you are your own boss, on the other hand, there’s a great sense of personal satisfaction as your entire business reaps the benefits of your achievements. You may see your work-life balance level out, watch your business expand or benefit from an increase in income—either way, YOU decide what’s important to you in a personal and professional capacity, and YOU make it happen.

Being Your Own Boss Is Worth It

Owning a small business is one of the most rewarding things a person with an entrepreneurial spirit can do. Contact Healthy YOU Vending today to learn how you can get started on the road to being your own boss.

But, before we explain why vending is such an amazing business opportunity, we should explain that it is a business. And as blatantly obvious as this sounds, it’s important to highlight. At times, operating a vending machine business can be downright hard work. After all, someone has to secure profitable locations and stock the machine with marketable products if you want any vending machine profits. And all this requires some business savvy.

With that, it’s time to explain why owning a vending machine business is such a great opportunity.

Profitability

We know…this is what you came for. The truth is that nobody, however well-intentioned, can give you an accurate profile of a single vending machine’s profit margin. Earnings can vary, sometimes greatly, between locations and machines. Here’s what we will say for sure: the annual amount put into vending machines in the U.S. alone tops $7 billion. And healthier snack and drink options are increasingly outpacing the traditional vending machine fare.

As with any business, output tends to be tied to input. In other words, diligent efforts and smart, objective decisions tend to produce better results. That, along with careful recordkeeping, sound business practices and attentive customer service, improves the chances of success and vending machine profit.

Passive Income

Across the U.S., employees are returning to the office. It’s a big adjustment after nearly two years of working from home—and no one wants hangry employees. That means workers need convenient access to healthy snacks, drinks and meals to fuel them through the busy workday. As employers realize the connection between a healthy work environment and happier, more productive employees, it makes sense that they’d want to encourage healthier eating habits at work. It also means employers are amenable to having a free, Healthy YOU Vending machine placed on site. More potential locations for your vending machines can lead to additional sales and more income for you.

In the right locations, vending machines can earn you a passive income 24/7—or at least during a location’s hours of operation. Either way, you don’t have to be there working on site to earn money. Your vending machine does it for you. And since vending is an on-demand business, there’s an immediate payout for sales. Advances in technology allow customers to pay for vending machine items with credit cards, debit cards and e-wallets, in addition to cash, which means you have access to even more potential customers. Plus, SmartWarePro360 technology allows you to change product pricing, offer discounted vends for specific hours and more—all from wherever you choose to run your business.

Flexibility

Who wants to start a business just to end up being constantly tied down? We’re guessing the answer to that is NOBODY. Investing in vending machines offers incredible flexibility. Yes, the machines still need to be stocked and maintained. But, unlike many other businesses or side hustles, you can fit these tasks into your schedule—rather than the other way around. Stock and maintain your machines in the mornings, evenings, weekends—whatever works with your schedule. Some coordination with the building or business owners is all that’s needed. Just be sure your vending machines are kept stocked, clean and operational.

Of course, the other option for stocking and maintaining machines is to hire employees. Or, for smaller operations, get the family involved. After all, a vending machine business could be just the right business venture to teach kids about entrepreneurialism.

Scalability

Once you start profiting from your initial vending machine investment, it’s easy to scale up. You can grow your healthy vending business from a side hustle to a full-time income by adding additional machines, moving them to more profitable locations and hiring employees, if you choose. It’s also a great way to get the whole family involved in a business and teach your kids how to run a company from the ground up.

Ease of Entry

While it does require some hard work and business savvy, starting a vending machine investment business doesn’t require any particularly special knowledge or abilities. However, like all new ventures, there can be a learning curve. But with Healthy YOU Vending as your business partner, you have access to lifetime coaching. This means any time you’re in need of help with your vending business, just give our seasoned coaches a call or email. Our coaches have hands-on experience and a firm understanding of the healthy vending industry.

Some new businesses can take months to generate paying customers. With Healthy YOU Vending, you can be on the road to a fully operational business within weeks. Starting your healthy vending business as a side hustle is a good way to commit to your new venture without sacrificing regular income. Unlike taking on a second job, you are your own boss—you call the shots and decide when and where to work. Being able to run your own business on your schedule is just one of the perks of owning a Healthy YOU Vending business. Remote monitoring makes it easy to manage your inventory. As you expand your side hustle into a full-time business, you can rely on Healthy YOU Vending’s franchise-level support that includes lifetime coaching, without the ongoing fees that would otherwise cut into your profits.

Meeting the Public’s Demands

Health and wellness continue to be a priority for many Americans. Consumers are demanding more from their food, expecting health benefits, good flavor and convenience. According to Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, “Consumers are looking for function. They want foods…that have the ability to improve their mood and boost immunity, sharpen their cognition,” and more.

The Healthy YOU Vending Machine Difference

Who carries cash these days? Sure, some still do, but if you want to be competitive and relevant in the vending industry, you need machines with the latest technology. Healthy YOU Vending machines come standard with smartphone and credit card payment technologies. But the technology doesn’t stop at the payment method. Our made-in-the-U.S.A. machines also come standard with SmartWarePro. This allows you to change product pricing, offer discounted vends for specific hours or weekends, control the refrigeration system, lighting, internal clock, calorie information, custom display messages, troubleshooting and much more—all from home.

So, are vending machines a good investment? Absolutely. With the right support and technology, it is a surefire side hustle or business opportunity. Ready to start your vending machine business? Contact Healthy YOU Vending today to get started.

What Do You Need To Start a Vending Machine Business?

If you’re considering how to start a healthy vending business, you probably have some questions. First, you’ll need to decide if this will be a full-time undertaking or a side hustle. Next, decide how much you want to invest. Do you want to start your business from the ground up or buy into an established business model?

Another question might be “what’s your why?” Some of our most successful operators shared their reasons for choosing the Healthy YOU Vending business model.

Supporting the Health Movement

“Being from Colorado—one of the fittest states in the United States—people are very health-conscious. I was a college and international athlete myself and so I’ve always been very healthy. My family, we practice healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, so it really was a natural progression for us to…move into the healthy vending business.”

–Mark G., Denver, CO

Making healthy snacking choices works best when convenient choices are available. A Healthy YOU Vending machine provides convenient and affordable access to healthier snack and drink options to employees, students and consumers. Find out how to get Healthy YOU Vending at your school or place of business.

A Business That Doesn’t Need Employees

“We decided to get into that business because we were looking for something where we didn’t have to continue having employees. Betsy came to me one day and said, “How about this?” She’d seen it on the internet. So, I looked at it and said “That’s not a bad idea. Let’s look deeper into it.” It was a picture of Healthy YOU’s vending machine. At that point in time, we just dove into it and started doing research…on healthy vending. We went with the healthy part because we ourselves had just decided within the last year to start eating healthier and living a healthier lifestyle.”

–Hudson and Betsy, Clarksville, TN

Healthy YOU Vending allows entrepreneurs to start a healthy vending business without the need for employees. The concept is simple and proven over 20 years’ experience. Our machines are fully automated and our business model provides the training and support you need to get your business up and running within weeks. Our machines feature eManage Vending Software, which allows you to monitor inventory from any device 24/7, so you know exactly what you need to stock in each machine and when.

Partnering With Your Locations

“We have hotels, a casino, law firms, Microsoft, Apple, Carnival Cruise call center, car dealerships. It’s a big range. They do all have one thing in common: hours of operation, which helps us generate more income. That’s one thing we try to target, not industries but hours of operation.”
—Andre B., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Location matters, and it’s one of the things we specialize in here at Healthy YOU Vending. Partnering with your locations is key to understanding their needs—and gives you the ability to customize your vending machine offerings for maximum sales. As Andre and Brittany B. remind us, it’s important to remember that healthy vending isn’t cookie cutter across the board. Really understanding what each location is looking for—and being able to take that need, own it and customize it—can be a huge contributor to your success. And your locations are sure to appreciate it.

Healthy YOU Vending operator Roland S. of Flint, MI agrees that it’s important to accommodate different tastes and nutritional needs. One way he achieved this was by placing a note asking for suggestions on one of their machines. The HR department sent a newsletter to their employees and folks volunteered ideas. “I want to accommodate. We have the ability to do it, so we did.” At another location—a college—oatmeal, cream of wheat and mac and cheese are big sellers in Roland’s SmartMart Side Vendor. Supplements are big sellers at a gym. “We’ve made it our own,” he says.

A Viable Option for Additional Income

“I try to stay healthy and I believe that health is a big problem in the U.S. Eating healthy is something I try to do as much as possible. I have kind of a passion for that. Vending seemed like a way to make an additional income in between jobs. You always have a steady income as long as you pick a decent location. It was a viable option for additional income.”

–Kenneth P., Jacksonville, NC

Whether you want to earn some passive income through a side hustle or are ready to leave your full-time job behind to be your own boss, operating a Healthy YOU Vending business allows you to decide your profit margin. Plus, it has the added benefit of being a primarily passive income stream.

It’s Important To Teach My Son Healthy Choices

“We wanted to get into this because it reflects our lifestyle. We try very hard to be healthy. I have a six-year-old and it’s important for me to teach him healthy choices, wise choices. And it seemed like it would fit my schedule, my life at this time. Having this vending business…lets me schedule things on my time, allows me to be a mom to my son and to do something I’m passionate about: Health. Healthy choices.”

–Donna W., Vestavia Hills, AL

One way Healthy YOU Vending supports better nutrition and making healthy food choices from a young age is providing healthier snack options for school vending machines. When students form an early understanding of healthy eating habits, they can make informed decisions about the foods they choose to eat throughout their lifetime.

We Are Health Advocates

“We really wanted to focus on healthy vending because we’re health advocates as it is, and we didn’t want to pollute the world anymore with other types of traditional vending machines out there. So, I looked a lot at some of the other alternatives out there and found that this one was the best fit for us.”

–Jason and Jamie W., Goleta, CA

What has sparked your interest in HealthyYOU Vending?

A passion for health? Flexibility and freedom? An additional source of income? A desire to leave your 9-to-5? What are the reasons that are important to YOU? Have questions about how to start a healthy vending business? Give us a call, and let’s make your healthy vending business ownership dreams a reality!

Is owning vending machines a good business?

Vending machines are a great way to make a passive profit that will continue to grow over time. With low startup costs, they are a fantastic way to enter the business world without taking significant risks. The number of machines you buy and the time that you put in allows you to control your business’s growth. And of course, the flexible hours that come with the vending machine business are a huge draw for people looking to gain a profit with not much time available.

Cons of owning vending machines

There are a few challenges to running a vending machine business. The profits can depend on the scale of your business and the location of your machines. And while vending is one of the easier businesses to operate, with a more streamlined, fairly straightforward business model, it is a hand-on business that does require some regular time and attention. You will have to provide maintenance and restock your machines regularly.

Pros of owning vending machines

Despite having to do it yourself, maintaining and managing vending machines is relatively easy and doesn’t take too much time out of your day. Vending machines are a huge draw because they provide quick and easy access to food for people on-the-go, And our Healthy YOU Vending business owners stock their vending machines with healthy snacks, they provide consumers with nourishment while promoting health and wellness wherever they work, making their appeal that much higher.

Healthy You Vending pros

Healthy YOU Vending machines are a great option when choosing vending machines that are right for your business. They provide healthier options for busy people to enjoy. And Healthy YOU has a team of location procurement specialists that can find the best locations for your vending machine business without worrying about competition from others. Based on the location of your machines, you have free reign over what you place in your machines and can customize the contents to meet the unique needs of the area. Our machines also feature side vendors that can be stocked with various other supplies that people may need such as wellness products, headphones, phone chargers and more.

Becoming a vending business owner is a great way to make an income and enjoy the benefits of running a business mostly from home. If you think you would enjoy all of the great aspects of owning a vending machine business, click here to learn more.

One venture, however, happens to require less effort than others, and that is the vending machine business. In this very important post, we will discuss how vending machines can generate passive income, the benefits of owning and operating vending machines and how to make passive income with many or even a few vending machines.

Are Vending Machines Good for Making Passive Income?

With high-earning locations and desirable on-the-go products, owning and operating vending machines can provide a worthwhile return on investment—all for less investment in time and money than other businesses. Plus, the vending industry is unmatched in its flexibility. That means, depending on how many machines you operate, it can provide extra income as a side hustle or even replace a full-time salary, creating passive income sources from vending machines.

It also means flexibility in your schedule. Don’t want to work nine to five? Restock your machines at night or early in the morning—whatever works best for you and your schedule. Owning and operating a vending machine business gives you nearly complete freedom over your time, and no real need to pay for office space.

But let’s be clear: a vending machine business is, well, a business. That means it takes effort to locate high-quality locations. It takes time to restock machines. It takes business savvy to select the products most likely to be profitable in each location. And there is some work involved in monitoring each machine’s performance and adjusting strategy to ensure business success. However, with the right approach, vending machines can make money end even become successful passive income streams.

How Much Income Can I Expect To Earn?

While earnings from vending machine businesses can vary greatly, there are a few factors to consider when estimating potential income. Many vending machine operators can generate from tens to hundreds of dollars per week. By targeting ideal locations and following some general guidelines, you can maximize the earnings from your vending machines.

To determine if a vending machine location is worthwhile, consider the customer base. For traditional vending, blue-collar workplaces tend to generate more revenue per machine than an office space—sometimes by two or three times. However, if you choose healthy vending machines over traditional vending machine options, an office setting may be just the ticket for those desk workers trying to eat healthier. By focusing on locations with high earning cash flow potential, you can optimize your vending machine business for passive income success.

How To Make Passive Income With Vending Machines

To make your vending machine business as passive as possible, consider the following steps:

1. Investing in high-quality machines that require minimal maintenance.
2. Implementing inventory tracking software to optimize your routes.
3. Placing vending machines carefully along routes to maximize efficiencies in time.
4. Establish relationships for vending machine service and support.

Another step to further ensure vending machine passive income or even just extra money is to utilize advanced software solutions. Effective software can monitor sales, payment methods and best-selling items. This can provide your vending machine business with valuable insights that can help you maximize profitability.

So, are vending machines good passive income stream? Yes, in that they provide income potential, on their on accord, without you being present. But that does not mean the business is running itself. —unless, as mentioned earlier, you are a silent partner or hire others to handle most of the day-to-day operations. The vending machine business will still require careful, ongoing management and maintenance to earn money.

But doing so is undeniably rewarding in the long run. This is especially true if you know your business is helping the community in a meaningful way. Let’s face it, a traditional vending or beverage machine, stocked with confectionaries, baked goods of questionable origin and sugary drinks aren’t doing anyone’s health any favors. But, luckily, these threats to personal wellness are quickly losing ground amid the movement toward healthier diets and lifestyles due in part to healthy product vending machines.

In order for a business to be successful and earn passive income in our modern, health-conscious world, it needs to offer healthier choices than what’s commonly found in these sources of convenient, on-the-go sustenance.

Partner With a Vending Machine Passive Income Expert

So, here we have it: vending can be profitable, flexible and less expensive in both upfront investment and time. It does, however, take some reasonable business savvy and work. Luckily, Healthy YOU Vending can help you find success and create passive income from vending machines.

We train you how to operate the machines. And you can monitor the performance of your business from the comfort of your home with our remote machine monitoring software. We also provide franchise-level support, lifetime coaching, an online support center and even location procurement services to our independent business owners. Yes, you read that right: independent. Simply put, Healthy YOU Vending gives you the knowledge and power to take charge of your own business—and your own life.

Our healthy vending business owners run their businesses the way they want, not the way we say. In short, we aren’t a typical franchise—we’re better than a franchise. We offer much of the same support, but without the ongoing royalties. On average, franchisors require franchisees to pay between 5% and 6% of gross profits in order to continue operating. These ongoing royalties never end. Plus, they commonly place restrictions on how you can grow your vending machine business. Additionally, they limit your ability to realize vending machines as passive income.

Healthy YOU Vending knows our business owners or vending machine entrepreneurs work hard. That’s why we never take their hard-earned profits in the form of ongoing royalties, inhibit their business growth or place silly regulations that require strict adherence. But we’ll always be there to help you succeed.

We understand the incredible value of earning passive income as a vending machine business owner. That’s why we’re ready to help you get started growing your business and improving your life. If you’re interested in the quickly growing world of healthy vending, contact us today and learn how to get started!

Launching any business can be intimidating, but following these steps will help you succeed in the exciting healthy vending industry.

Decide If a Healthy Vending Business Is Right for You

Start your company with a strong foundation of “why,” and be prepared to be a business! This sounds obvious, but, as easy as vending may seem, it’s still an opportunity that requires hard work and business savvy. Next, outline your long-term goals and ask yourself if a healthy vending machine business plan fits within your ambitions. Do you want more control over your financial future? More flexibility in your schedule? Or do you just want to make a little extra money? Setting goals will help to keep things on track as you navigate your new business.

Next, there are some essential operational questions that need answering. Is this going to be a full-time undertaking or a side hustle? How much time do you have available for this venture? How will you fund it? How much can you invest? Do you want investors involved? Realistically, there are a myriad of important questions to answer before starting any business. And healthy vending is no exception.

How Much Are Healthy Vending Machines?

How much does it cost to start a healthy vending business? That largely depends on your “why.” Do you just want to make a little extra money or are you looking at replacing your nine-to-five? Starting a business that can offer a living wage will require more fronting than one that’s just meant to shell out some extra cash.

In reality, starting a vending business can be as inexpensive as buying a few coin-operated, bulk machines and stocking them with certain low-cost products. These can go from $50 to upwards of $500–$5000 each—depending on features and quality. Like most things in life, the more you spend on a product, the fewer problems you should expect. And ultimately, in the vending machine business, that means the more profit you can expect.

But coin-operated machines, regardless of how many you’re able to operate, aren’t going to cut it if your goal is to replace an income. For that, you’ll need to up your “healthy vending machine game.”

Is Healthy Vending a Profitable Business?

So, how much should you invest in a healthy food vending machine business that can truly turn you into your own boss and make you some serious profit? If you want to know how much money you can make with a healthy vending machine business, it’s important to do your homework and make sure you stick the landing.

Don’t be tempted to take shortcuts in your new business and choose cut-rate or secondhand machines found online or elsewhere. Few of these will include a warranty or any guarantee for support. Used machines will actually cost you more in the end. And, since cash is going the way of the dodo, modern vending machines with credit card and smartphone payment options are a must to maximize your revenue potential.

Plus, as consumers increasingly look for more wholesome options to support healthy lifestyles, it’s a good idea to look for vending machines that have the ability to vend healthier packaged products. Older machines are simply not optimized to offer these types of products. And even many newer machines have limited capacity to vend the variety of unique shapes and sizes of healthy drinks and snacks—not to mention that many of them simply can’t support packaged entrées and side dishes.

Unless you have experience running a vending machine business, it’s a good idea to look for a partner who’s experienced in the industry. Access to ongoing support and unmatched training can be an indispensable advantage and, ultimately, determine if your new vending machine business sinks or swims.

Healthy YOU Vending offers a full suite of business support—similar to a franchise—and a set of quality, modern vending machines. Simply put, we offer all the support of a franchise without the ongoing royalties and restrictions. And it all comes for much less than a typical franchise.

Choose the Right Products for Your Healthy Vending Business

After choosing equipment that will support your business goals, it’s time to identify what products you want to sell (specific offerings will vary between locations; more on that later). As mentioned, the standard vending machine fare—sugary drinks, candy and greasy chips—are being left behind for healthier options. But, more than that, the vending landscape itself has expanded. Now, consumers find themselves purchasing things such as entrées, personal hygiene essentials and wellness products from vending machines.

Non-food products, such as over-the-counter medicines, hand sanitizers, face masks, lotions and more are flying out of vending machines. And it’s a trend that’s going to continue to grow, as busy lifestyles demand convenience and accessibility. And, of course, you’ll need a machine that can support this product mix. Be sure to research local trends and demographics to identify what products might be most profitable for a given location. Healthy YOU Vending machines even come with our eManage inventory-management software, which allows you to see which products sell best at each location.

Does Healthy You Vending Find Locations for You?

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Securing locations should be carefully considered as part of your business planning. Before leaving home to approach businesses, make sure to consider only qualified locations. The more foot traffic a building receives, the higher the earning potential. It’s probably not a good idea to place a machine in a setting with few employees or visitors.

Have a contract prepared for both you and the building owner to sign. The agreement should include all the terms and conditions of both parties. If the building owner objects to any of the contract’s terms, be ready and willing to negotiate until you reach an agreement.

In lieu of finding locations for your vending machines, Healthy YOU Vending can provide professional location finding services, if you prefer. To date, the majority of locations we’ve helped our operators secure don’t require any commissions. But, if approaching businesses yourself, be prepared to establish early on that your business is non-commission based, or build the commission into the product pricing.

Customize Your Offering

Determining a product mix is essential to the success of your business—and should vary based on each individual location. Selling full entrées might not be the best option for a machine placed in a gym, where customers might prefer shakes or quick, healthy snacks. The success of your vending machine business largely depends on finding a product mix that meets the needs of each location.

As consumer interest in a healthy lifestyle increases, so does the demand for healthier options in vending machines. As a result, healthy vending is a growing category and a serious option to consider if you want your business to be around for the long haul.

Whatever you decide about your product mix, make sure your offerings taste great, have significant nutritional value, are relatively affordable and come from easily-recognizable brands. Pro Tip: Offer some novel products to avoid the predictability of standard vending options and pique consumer interest.

Regularly Service Your Healthy Vending Machines

It’s obvious, but machines need to be stocked and in good working condition in order to make sales. But keeping your machines stocked does more than allow people to buy products. Consumers are more likely to buy from a clean, inviting, well-stocked machine than a grimy one. Regularly servicing and restocking your machines gives you the opportunity to clean the glass and controls and, ultimately, sell more items.

Are Healthy Vending Machines a Good Investment?

Whether you want to earn some passive income with a side hustle or are ready to leave your full-time job behind to be your own boss, operating a healthy vending machine business may be just the opportunity for you. Just make sure to define your objectives, secure high-quality equipment and products, choose prime locations, tailor the product mix to each location and service your machines regularly.

Healthy YOU Vending helps individuals operate successful vending machine businesses by providing industry-leading machines, access to thousands of products, lifetime coaching and location procurement. We offer the support of a franchise without the associated fees and royalties. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you live the American dream.

How To Buy a Healthy Vending Machine

When you invest in most franchises, you may be surprised by the fees you’ll incur in addition to your upfront costs. With Healthy YOU Vending, you run the show. Unlike traditional franchises, you make a one-time investment to pay for your healthy vending machines. We don’t collect royalties or other ongoing fees. And we don’t charge extra for HealthyYOUniversity, our intensive, two-day business startup training—or for the lifetime support you’ll continue to get even after your business is off to a healthy start.
 

How To Start a Healthy Vending Business

Healthy YOU Vending offers the flexibility to start your business on your terms. Full-time, part-time, it’s up to you—after all, it’s YOUR business. Unlike traditional franchises, you aren’t required to dedicate all of your time to building your business through Healthy YOU Vending. And let’s be honest, with the economic uncertainties we all face from time to time, many people simply aren’t in a place where they can give up their day job to work full-time building someone else’s business—which is what you’re doing when you purchase a traditional franchise.

As you start your journey with Healthy YOU Vending, there are two main aspects of growing your business that we can help with. Both training and location are vital to the success of your healthy vending franchise, so our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with location procurement plus ongoing support and training.

Training

Healthy YOU Vending values the goals of entrepreneurs, regardless of how long you’ve been in business. Have questions about growing your business, stocking your machines or procuring the best locations? Our lifetime coaches are happy to provide you with their expertise. Start your business strong by attending HealthyYOUniversity at our headquarters in Utah. This two-day training will help you get your business up and running and provide you with vital information to strengthen your business right from the start.
 

Locations

Choosing a location is a strategic part of growing a successful healthy vending business. It can be tough to decide on the right locations to get started. Luckily, we can help. Healthy YOU Vending’s location procurement experts can help you find the best places to set up healthy vending machines in your area. These locations may include businesses, schools, hotels, military bases, medical facilities and so many others.

Starting a healthy vending business isn’t nearly as difficult as it may seem, especially with the team at Healthy YOU Vending. We are dedicated to helping you and your business grow. Click here to learn more about how to start your own healthy vending business and get the support that you need.

You’re not alone.

The U.S. Labor Department reported more than 4.5 million new business applications in 2021, plus an additional half a million Americans taking the leap into independent, self-employed status since 2020.

So where do you start when you want to strike out on your own? There are an endless array of options to choose from: freelancing, virtual assisting, delivery, tutoring, direct sales, personal training, nutrition consulting just to name a few. Starting a side business is a great way to enter the world of entrepreneurship and it’s important to establish your “why” up front, as that will determine the “what” and “how.”

Is healthy vending a good side business?

Vending has always been a thriving industry, currently generating more than $7 billion a year in sales and growing. With health at the forefront of everyone’s mind and employees returning to work, a healthy vending machine business can become a profitable side business, up and running within weeks, rather than months or years.

Starting a part-time side business

A side business from home is a great way to jump in feet first without the full-time commitment. After all, we still have financial, family and personal obligations to consider when we’re thinking about switching jobs or striking out on our own. While it’s tempting to return to corporate America or sign up for Uber Eats, there are other options that provide more independence to satisfy your entrepreneurial spirit. With Healthy YOU Vending, you can work as much or as little as you desire depending on your business goals. Start with five machines or 10—it’s up to you! You don’t have to quit your day job unless you want to.

Jumping in full-time

If you’re determined to increase your income stream and be your own boss, make the commitment to enter the world of entrepreneurship. A healthy vending machine business can be built from the ground up—or make it easier on yourself with an established model you can get up and running quickly. Healthy YOU Vending offers franchise-level support without the fees, plus:

• 90% remote operation
• Part or full-time
• Ongoing passive income
• Initial and ongoing training, coaching and support
• Location procurement
• And more!

Learn more about how to get started with Healthy YOU Vending as a side business.

How can owning healthy vending machines benefit you? Let’s take a look at five reasons vending machines are a good side business.

1. Healthy vending is a profitable niche

Across the U.S., employees are returning to the office. It’s a big adjustment after nearly two years of working from home—and no one wants hangry employees. That means workers need convenient access to healthy snacks, drinks and meals to fuel them through the busy workday. As employers realize the connection between a healthy work environment and happier, more productive employees, it makes sense that they’d want to encourage healthier eating habits at work. It also means employers are amenable to having a free Healthy YOU Vending machine placed on site. More potential locations for your vending machines can lead to additional sales and more income for you.

2. You can earn passive income

In the right locations, vending machines can earn you a passive income 24/7—or at least during a location’s hours of operation. Either way, you don’t have to be there working on site to earn money. Your vending machine does it for you. And since vending is an on-demand business, there’s an immediate payout for sales. Advances in technology allow customers to pay for vending machine items with credit cards, debit cards and e-wallets, in addition to cash, which means you have access to even more potential customers. Plus, SmartWarePro360 technology allows you to change product pricing, offer discounted vends for specific hours and more—all from wherever you choose to run your business.

3. You don’t have to quit your day job

Some new businesses can take months to generate paying customers. With Healthy YOU Vending, you can be on the road to a fully operational business within weeks. Starting your healthy vending business as a side hustle is a good way to commit to your new venture without sacrificing regular income. Unlike taking on a second job, you are your own boss, call the shots and decide when and where to work. Being able to run your own business on your schedule is just one of the perks of owning a Healthy YOU Vending business. Remote monitoring makes it easy to manage your inventory. As you expand your side hustle into a full-time business, you can rely on Healthy YOU Vending’s franchise-level support that includes lifetime coaching, without the ongoing fees that would otherwise cut into your profits.

4. A vending machine business is easy to scale

Once you start profiting from your initial vending machine investment, it’s easy to scale up. You can grow your healthy vending business from a side hustle to a full-time income by adding additional machines, moving them to more profitable locations and hiring employees, if you choose. It’s also a great way to get the whole family involved in a business and teach your kids how to run a company from the ground up.

Learn more about how Andre & Brittany grew their business: Click here.

5. Health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds

Health and wellness continue to be a priority for many Americans. Consumers are demanding more from their food, expecting health benefits, good flavor and convenience as they resume their pre-pandemic busy-ness. According to Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, “Consumers are looking for function. They want foods…that have the ability to improve their mood and boost immunity, sharpen their cognition,” and more.

Get started

With health being such a prevalent motivator, starting a healthy vending machine venture can go beyond a passive side hustle to become a profitable business. As with any venture, your success is tied to your efforts, but the overall consumer drive across America to eat healthier is an indicator of potential success. Contact HealthyYOU Vending today and learn more about owning and operating a healthy vending machine business.

Pros of Owning a Small Business

Call the Shots

As a small business owner without a boss to answer to, you’re the primary decision maker. That means you call the shots. Sure, it also means you have a lot of responsibility. But that independence ultimately puts you in control of your business.

Pursue Your Passion

According to a survey, 60% of small business owners feel personal satisfaction from running a business that allows them to pursue (and profit from) their interests. Owning a small business means bringing your dream to life, knowing that you’re the creator of a business built on your values and vision.

Financial Freedom

There are a lot of costs associated with starting a small business, but the eventual goal is to create and control your own wealth. Without a business partner or employees, that’s fewer people to pay, which means more money in your pocket. Being able to run your own business and be your own manpower is just one of the perks of owning a Healthy YOU Vending machine business.

Set Your Own Hours

Sure, small business owners tend to put in a lot of hours––likely far more than you would at a 9-to-5 job. But there’s the added benefit of making your own schedule. You decide when and where to work. After all, you’re the boss.

Cons of Owning a Small Business

Burnout

The flip side of setting your own hours? As a small business owner, you’ll likely work longer and harder than you would working for someone else. And even when you aren’t working, you’re probably thinking about your small business. Just remember, the payoff is worth it in the long run, as you’re creating a future you can be proud of.

Lack of a Steady Paycheck

Owning a small business can be a drain on your finances. You may not get paid for a while and you may have a lot of expenses. For this reason, many entrepreneurs consider their small business a side hustle while they continue to work full-time.

Trial and Error

When you start a small business, it’s easy to feel like you’re winging it. And because small business owners run just about every area of their company, it may sometimes feel like your business is running you. Marketing, sales, customer service, payroll, supply––wearing multiple hats can take a toll. A franchise may seem like the solution when it comes to needing a playbook, but that also means giving up a certain amount of control––and isn’t being in charge of your own destiny a big reason why you started your own business in the first place?

A Great Compromise

Luckily, Healthy YOU Vending is a unique opportunity that offers the support of a franchise with the freedom of owning your own business. We don’t just sell healthy vending machines––we help people start their own successful, healthy vending business.

Owning and operating a Healthy YOU Vending machine business means you’re never alone. You’ll receive:

• Unlimited lifetime coaching and support
• Location procurement
• 24/7 online support
• Access to our discount buying program for healthy vending products
• A custom website for your business

Plus, right out of the gate, you’ll have an opportunity to attend Healthy YOUniversity, our intensive, two-day training that teaches everything you need to launch your healthy vending business––and succeed. And the best part? You receive franchise-level support without the ongoing royalties and fees. That means you’re in control of how many machines you own and operate, and the income you earn stays with you.

Owning a small business is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can do. Although it requires considerable sacrifices, the positives of owning a small business can outweigh the challenges. Contact Healthy YOU Vending today to learn how you can get started on the road to being your own boss.