When is a good time to start a business?

There is not necessarily one “best time” to start your business. There are a lot of different scenarios people consider when deciding to start their businesses. Some determine timing based on their ideas and if they see a gap in the market for a particular service or product. However, some of the most important things to consider when starting your own business are your vision, your plan and the availability of resources. Once all of these ideals align, you can move your ideas from the planning stages to reality.

It can seem scary to start a business and that may be holding you back from getting the ball rolling. However, there’s no better time to get started than now. If you’re ready—with your ideas, funding and support in place—don’t hesitate to start building the business of your dreams. The future of your business is in your hands and it is up to you to make it happen.

What to consider when starting a business

Starting a company from the ground up can be difficult, and might be risky and often expensive. A franchise may seem the easy way to go, with an established business plan in place. But it can often leave your hands tied—with individual business decisions bound by the franchisor’s rules and regulations. And purchasing an existing business, or starting one of your own from the ground up, can leave you buried in loans or forced to give up hard-earned equity to investors.

Luckily, a unique opportunity lies at the intersection, offering both the support of a franchise (without the franchisor fees and regulations) and the freedom of owning your own business (free of the risks and significant startup capital). This opportunity is starting a vending machine business through Healthy YOU Vending.

What do you need to start a vending business?

When starting a vending machine business, you have to start with an idea of how you want to run your business. What type of vending machine do you want? What is the best business model for you? Do you want the support of a franchise? Do you want to be completely independent?

Once you’ve made these decisions, you can take your plans from planning to reality. Thorough research will ensure that you’re familiar with your available options—and you can better decide what options will allow you to meet your business goals.

Now that you’re ready to implement your vision, you’ll have to consider funding to get your business off the ground. Knowing what you can afford, and/or having financing in place, is essential. Support from others can also ensure that your business has the chance to thrive.

You’ll also want to consider locations. Where your vending machines are located will determine the success of your business. At Healthy YOU Vending, our team offers location assistance to help you find the perfect places that will help your business thrive.

And of course, you have to consider what to stock in your machines. There is a huge variety of snacks, drinks and beverages to choose from when it comes to vending machine choices. So, you’ll want to do some research to ensure you’re choosing the right mix of healthy drinks and snacks to satisfy your customers’ cravings.

Why the healthy vending industry?

We find ourselves in the middle of a wellness revolution. Now more than ever, people are tired of food and beverage choices that are laden with sugar, unhealthy fats and preservatives. Amid an overwhelming obesity epidemic, a shift is taking hold across the globe. In place of the traditional snack choices, healthier options are becoming the norm. Nuts, cereal bars and sparkling water are replacing candy, chips and soda in vending machines. Even traditionally sugary snacks, such as cookies, are being replaced with healthier alternatives.

People are becoming aware of the importance of their health and wellness. Many want to make the change now and know that a diet change may be the way to do it. Not having access to healthy snack options may make following through that much harder. This is why healthy vending is now desired in businesses, gyms, hospitals, schools and many other organizations. The demand is there—why not be part of meeting that demand?

Why Healthy YOU Vending?

Healthy YOU Vending is unlike any other business opportunity. Once you’ve made your initial investment, there are no other ongoing fees or royalties—what you earn is yours. There are no franchise fees, no royalty fees and once you purchase the equipment from us, you decide how to operate your business.

In contrast, the requirements of operating a traditional franchise are burdened with limitations and monthly fees. Healthy YOU Vending’s president and CEO, Jeff Marsh, says, “When you buy a franchise, you’re just buying a job.” That is an expensive job!

With Healthy YOU Vending, you’re buying a business that’s all yours. But you’re not alone in your new venture—we offer a helping hand every step of the way. Whether our Healthy YOUniversity training or lifetime coaching and support, we are your biggest fans and strive to help you succeed. We are your lifeline throughout the life of your business. Which franchises can say that?

While there are many unique benefits of owning a Healthy YOU Vending business, one appealing aspect for many is operating a successful business without other employees. Your machines do the work for you. Oftentimes, the typical franchise has a high turnover rate, forcing the franchisee to spend large amounts of time training employees instead of increasing profits. With your Healthy YOU Vending business, you run the show and your employees can’t call in sick.

Get started in healthy vending

There is no better time to get involved in a business venture that can be truly impactful. Join the wellness revolution and let Healthy YOU Vending open the door of possibilities you have been dreaming about. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a Healthy YOU Vending business owner.

Is vending profitable?

Owning a vending machine business allows you to maintain your current income while earning an additional passive income on the side. About 90% of your Healthy YOU Vending business can be done remotely, allowing you to earn a continual income without giving up your day job until you’re ready.

Healthy YOU Vending is a quick-start business that allows you to begin the business of your dreams in a matter of weeks, not months. We want your business to succeed and we have a number of experienced business coaches to help you work through any issues you may face. If you’re ready to launch your healthy vending business, we’re here to help.

Not only does Healthy YOU Vending care for you and your business, we are also a recession-resistant and profitable company. Named America’s Fastest Growing Business Opportunity in the nation by the franchise industry experts at Franchise Help, we are a business for all economic conditions.

During periods of recession, many people are more cautious with their spending habits. However, when they are hungry or thirsty, they won’t check their bank accounts before grabbing a quick bite to eat or something to drink—making vending the perfect business model regardless of local economic conditions. And owning a vending business won’t break the bank on your end either. With Healthy YOU Vending, you decide how to stock your machines and what you will stock it with, determining the amount of money that you spend each month.

Unlike franchises, Healthy YOU Vending allows you to begin your business part-time. You don’t have to start all in—you can begin small and allow your business to grow over time. Many people start with 10 machines, which require around 10 hours to manage each week. Regardless of the level of commitment you want to focus on your business, Healthy YOU Vending is here to help you succeed.

Healthy YOU Vending has allowed many individuals to start their own vending businesses over the years. Here is one of our greatest success stories:

Meet Healthy YOU Vending Operators Andre and Brittany Barrett

Andre and Brittany live in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where fitness is a big part of their lives. They discovered healthy vending while researching business opportunities that would complement their healthy lifestyle.

They started with five Healthy YOU Vending machines and quickly uncovered the limitless growth potential of owning a healthy vending business. By 2018, they owned 32 vending machines. Today, the Barretts own and operate 110 machines across south Florida. “It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come,” Brittany says.

Where are your healthy vending machines located?

“We have hotels, we have a casino, law firms in downtown Fort Lauderdale,” Andre tells us. “We have staffing firms, Microsoft, Apple, a Carnival Cruise call center, car dealerships. It’s a big range.” The one thing each location has in common is “operation hours.” Targeting businesses with hours of operation, rather than industries in general, has helped the Barretts generate income and grow their business.

How have you developed successful locations?

Something Andre loves doing is partnering with their locations to better understand their needs and consumer preferences. “It’s not cookie cutter across the board,” says Brittany. “It’s really about understanding what [they want] for their employee base, and really being able to take that and own it.” They believe that customizing their healthy vending machine products at each location has been a major contributor to their success.

What led you to healthy vending?

As a personal trainer, Andre was looking for a business opportunity that would allow him to share his knowledge of health and fitness. Healthy vending was a great way to generate recurring revenue to complement his active lifestyle and Brittany agrees. “Being able to incorporate something we already love into a business has been huge for us,” she says.

When did you know healthy vending was for you?

Andre felt an instant connection to running his own business in the healthy vending business arena. Just six months in, he knew that it was for him. After ironing out the details of his inventory management, everything clicked into place. He finished his first year with 10 vending machines and his business has just continued to grow and flourish over the years.

Why did you choose Healthy YOU Vending?

“I didn’t have any experience,” Andre recalls, “I didn’t have anyone to show me what it was.” After speaking to Healthy YOU Vending, Andre told Brittany that he felt a genuine bond. “The support levels that we received from the entire Healthy YOU Vending team really drove [our] decision,” Brittany says. “It was kind of a no-brainer.”

Why Healthy YOU Vending over a traditional franchise?

Andre admits he did look into a traditional franchise model when beginning his research. Once he realized that some healthy vending companies took royalties and dictated what products should be stocked in machines, he gravitated toward the Healthy YOU Vending business model instead. “I’m the expert in my area,” he says. The Barretts realized that Healthy YOU Vending would provide them with a platform to build and grow their business to meet their goals. “They provide support but ultimately… I’m in control of what my business generates, and if I need support, I can fall back on them.” For Andre and Brittany, that unlimited support was the ultimate no-brainer for choosing Healthy YOU Vending.

Learn more about Healthy YOU Vending

Can Vending Machines Be Healthy?

Absolutely! Vending machines not only can be healthy, they should be! Providing healthy vending choices is a great way to create a greater draw to your vending machines as well as contribute to better health and wellness habits in your customers. At Healthy YOU Vending, our goal is to help you improve your healthy vending machine offerings and grow a healthy business.

Why Should Vending Machines Have Healthy Food?

Healthy foods are essential to better overall health. They create greater feelings of fullness and satisfaction for longer periods than most junk food options. While junk foods are good for temporary sugar boosts, they don’t provide sustainable energy that can keep you feeling fueled and full. Healthy foods also increase productivity in settings like the workplace and schools. Putting healthy vending snacks in your Healthy YOU machines also promotes wellness in consumers. In today’s health-conscious society, many consumers who see that there are delicious, healthier vending options are more likely to make those better choices—and keep coming back for more.

How Can Vending Machines Be Improved?

The answer seems simple: keep your machines stocked with delicious, healthy snacks. It’s true, of course, that filling your machines with healthy vending options that will leave people feeling full and happy is a great way to improve your vending machine sales. In addition to being fully stocked, ensuring your vending machines are clean and well-maintained is also vital to keeping customers rolling in. The more appealing the appearance, the better. Location matters, too. Place your vending machine in a highly populated location with a good amount of daily foot traffic.

Healthy YOU and What Makes It Healthier

Healthy YOU Vending is a unique business opportunity that emphasizes the importance of providing convenient access to healthier vending options. Our vending machines were designed to put nutritious and delicious snacks, drinks and entrees at the convenience of consumers.

Not only do Healthy YOU Vending machines offer snacks to take the edge off hunger, but the optional SmartMart side vendor provides a place to offer complete meals to hungry employees and customers. Our Wellness Center side vendor can also be used to stock health and wellness items such as over-the-counter medications that can alleviate cold and flu symptoms, allergies, heartburn and more. These SmartMart and Wellness Center attachments to Healthy YOU Vending machines offer an on-the-side convenience store that can help customers stay healthier.

Vending machines are already pretty amazing, but if you want to make yours top tier, click here to learn more about starting your own Healthy YOU Vending machine.

Healthy YOU Vending is different.

Our better-than-a-franchise model allows you to start your vending machine business with a one-time investment and no future royalties or ongoing fees. This allows new healthy vending business owners to be true entrepreneurs while working part-time or full-time in a continuously growing, highly profitable industry.

Is Healthy YOU Vending profitable?

While it’s impossible to predict any single vending machine’s profit margin, we can tell you this: vending is a $7 billion industry in the U.S., with healthy snacks continuing to outpace traditional vending machine junk food. As with any business, success can be linked to effort, so be sure to keep your machines well-serviced and stocked with consumer favorites in order to keep generating sales.

Another key to Healthy YOU Vending profitability is our lack of ongoing fees. Healthy YOU Vending operators own their machines outright and run their healthy vending companies the way they see fit—all without franchise fees or royalties, while still enjoying our franchise-level support. You’re in business for you, but you’re never alone.

Is Healthy YOU Vending legit?

Healthy YOU Vending has been in business since 1999. We were at the forefront of healthy vending from the start. In fact, in 2007 we sold the first healthy vending machines in the nation. Since then, we’ve become the largest supplier of healthy vending machines in the U.S., providing health-conscious entrepreneurs the opportunity to tap into this growing industry.

Thanks in part to our lack of franchise fees, we’ve also been named one of the top five business opportunities nationwide. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a top rating with Dun & Bradstreet. Our focus is on our operators and their business, which is why we don’t just sell machines. We follow up with intensive business training, lifetime coaching and a 24/7 online support center. It’s why more than 1,700 business owners have trusted Healthy YOU Vending from the start. See what our raving fans have to say.

We welcome budding entrepreneurs from all walks of life to visit our corporate offices in Utah, where we also offer a two-day Healthy YOUniversity training class for our newest healthy vending business owners. Contact us today to learn more.

• Like most anything else, give the people what they want. Be sure that your vending machine is stocked with popular, desirable items.
• Keep your machines fully stocked at all times—a partially empty vending machine is sure to lose customers, fast.
• Place your machines in high-performing locations with plenty of accessibility to potential customers.
• May seem like a no-brainer but keep your locations happy—find ways to go the extra mile.
• A dirty, ill-kept vending machine is certain to ward of potential customers. Be sure to keep your machines well serviced and in top condition.

So, those are some basics to improve any vending machine. But for our lucky Healthy You Vending operators, there’s even more opportunities to consider.

Owning and operating a successful healthy vending machine business begins with the best machines. We’ve already made sure you have a top-quality, industry-leading, NAMA-certified machine with a lifetime warranty, plus access to thousands of best-selling products. Now it’s up to you to select the best products and locations for your machines, and customize your offerings to get the best ROI for your healthy vending business. As always, we’re here to help with tips for improving your vending machine.

Choose the Right Products

Choosing the best products for your Healthy YOU Vending machines is all about knowing your customers and experimenting to maximize income. For example, have a location at a school or rec center? Provide kid-friendly, healthy snacks. Gym location? Try pre- and post-exercise snacks to fuel your customers’ workouts and aid recovery.

National best sellers typically do well, but it never hurts to test new products your customers may want. Some Healthy YOU Vending operators have relied on feedback from tasting sessions or striking up conversations with customers. Others have noted seasonal trends, such as increased beverage sales during warmer months. Providing a good mix of flavors and options, such as vegan, gluten-free or organic options, can also help increase sales.

Customize Your Offerings

Once laden with sugary junk, your vending machine is now stocked with healthier options. But it doesn’t have to stop at snacks. Optional side vendor and wellness units allow for the expansion of product offerings such as gym gear, wellness products, hygiene essentials and more. Think outside the box to items consumers often find themselves seeking when they’re traveling or on-the-go around town. One Healthy YOU Vending operator even stocked a side vendor with ballet shoes at a dance studio. The success of your healthy vending machine relies greatly on finding a product mix that meets the needs of each location.

Optional SmartMart Side Vendor

Add a whole new dimension to your Healthy YOU machine with the optional SmartMart Side Vendor. This vending machine add-on option increases total capacity by 80 products. SmartMart fill options include:

• Entrees and side dishes for real meals within minutes
• Additional snack options such as larger sizes that won’t fit in traditional vending machine slots
• Pre- and post-workout products and other gym necessities like headphones and weightlifting gloves
• Phone chargers, razors, toothbrushes and other sundries hotel guests often forget while traveling

Wellness Center Side Vendor

Take healthy vending to a whole new level by adding the equivalent of a mini convenience store to your Healthy YOU Vending machine. Items such as over-the-counter medications, hand sanitizer, vitamins and supplements, Band-Aids, essential oils, sunscreen and more offer unparalleled convenience.

Ensure Profitable Locations

Another key to healthy vending success is having profitable locations with a good amount of daily traffic. There are many great options that have a constant stream of employees and customers flowing through daily. Think car dealerships, medical facilities, hotels, gyms and more. One of the best things about owning your own Healthy YOU Vending business is that you aren’t tied to one location like a franchise. You’re always free to move your machines to benefit your business.

Regularly Service Your Machines

The key to the success of any vending machine business is making sure your machines are stocked, clean and fully operational. Keeping your machines looking and functioning well invites more sales—and that means more profit to your bottom line.

Still have questions about how to improve your vending machines? Reach out to one of our Lifetime Coaches. We’re always happy to help you succeed!

Here’s a look inside a Healthy YOU Vending machine to understand how it works and how it benefits customers.

Payment Technology

The main aspect of any vending machine is the payment. Most vending machines still accept coins, which are counted by a series of electromagnets to determine how much was deposited. The same  machines will also accept paper bills (usually), which are validated by optical scanners that take pictures of the bills. Now, to keep up with consumer behavior and preferences, modern Healthy YOU Vending machines also accept credit/debit cards and even offer SmartPhone payment technology.

Ease of Use & Dependability

The main aspect of any vending machine is the payment. Most vending machines still accept coins, which are counted by a series of electromagnets to determine how much was deposited. The same  machines will also accept paper bills (usually), which are validated by optical scanners that take pictures of the bills. Now, to keep up with consumer behavior and preferences, modern Healthy YOU Vending machines also accept credit/debit cards and even offer SmartPhone payment technology.

Modern vending machines have been designed to provide ease of purchasing with few, if any, related problems when selecting, paying, or dispensing food, beverages and products. Once the vending machine determines that the consumer has paid the correct amount of money, the product drops to the bottom of the machine. When the product breaks the path of the laser beams and electronic light sensor at the bottom of the machine, this informs the machine that there was a successful transaction.

Expanded Product Offering

Although vending machines are usually associated with snacks and soft drinks, modern Healthy YOU Vending machines have units for all types of products—from small healthy meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner, to wellness products and even specialty items, such as headphones, dental floss and medications. Healthy YOU Vending also offers a extra capacity add-on side vendor allowing for larger meal and product offerings (our SmartMart), and wellness products (our Wellness Center).

Smart Vending Machines

Modern Healthy YOU Vending machines have more internal controls through sophisticated vending software. Operators can monitor inventory, track product and performance information, and observe sales real-time—all remotely to help save time managing each machine. Our software system is an automated marketplace designed to be efficient in business because vending machines are big business.

Video Display Advertising

Consumers today are savvier than ever. Healthy YOU Vending machines have interactive displays to provide product information, such as ingredients, calorie content and nutritional information. This same display allow operators to advertise products and encourage additional sales.

With advanced technology, Healthy YOU Vending machines are meeting the needs of modern consumer’s. Contact our team today to learn more about owing and operating a healthy vending business of your own.

Sounds pretty great, right?

But what goes on for a Healthy YOU Vending operator day in and day out? What exactly does a day in the life of a Healthy YOU Vending operator look like?

Get a Good Night’s Rest

Unlike building a company from scratch, Healthy YOU Vending offers an established and trusted business model that allows entrepreneurs to actually sleep at night, rather than sleeplessly worrying about how to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

Monitor Machines Remotely in Real-time

Healthy YOU Vending operators don’t need to drive around to check in on each machines’ inventory. That’s so 1990s! The machines we offer come with proprietary technology that provides a snapshot of virtually everything operators need to know about their vending machines—from wherever they choose to operate their business. Our software allows operators to see which products sell best in each machine, manage daily revenue, review sales collected in cash versus credit cards and more. This technology saves operators time by, among other things, allowing them to see which products to restock in each machine before even leaving to service their routes. Operators can even program changes to each machine in advance and then “plug and play” when on site.

Refill Products and Attend to Machines

Healthy YOU Vending operators load up their vehicles with the exact products needed to refill their machines and hit the road to service their route. They also typically have cleaning and basic maintenance supplies at the ready. People are more likely to buy from a clean machine than a dingy one. So, regularly visiting machines to clean and restock is necessary to maximize revenue potential. Plus, our operators know the value of servicing machines during business hours, when possible. Speaking with customers, forming professional relationships and gathering recommendations for desirable products at each location is an indisputable advantage.

Reorder Products from Suppliers

Healthy YOU Vending operators have access to a vast nutritional products distribution network with more than 2,500 healthy drink, snack and meal options. And they get them at the lowest possible price. That means we don’t mark up the products and resell them to operators. Of course, each Healthy YOU Vending operator understands that they run their own business, and they can choose to acquire the products they offer from wherever they’d like.

Introduce Healthy Vending to Other Locations

Healthy YOU Vending operators enjoy a level of scalability and flexibility that other business opportunities can’t match. Approaching new qualified locations helps our independent entrepreneurs grow their businesses as quickly as they’d like—or not. It’s their choice, after all! Unlike a franchise, our operators can more efficiently expand their business into new geographic areas and markets. No approvals are needed from corporate “big brother.” No working with contractors to construct a new building. And no employees required.

What’s a Day in the Life of a Healthy YOU Vending Operator?

Healthy YOU Vending operators get a good night’s rest, monitor their machines from wherever they are, identify those products to restock, service their route, replenish their own supply of wholesome products and introduce the myriad benefits of healthy vending to other locations, as desired. Ready to be your own boss? Healthy YOU Vending would love the opportunity to help you live the American Dream. Contact us today to learn why we say we’re not a franchise; we’re better than a franchise.

But there’s a dizzying array of vending machines to choose from. So, how do you dissect the options and choose the most profitable products to help propel your business success?

Here are some of the different vending machine options, along with what products they can provide to various locations.

Junk Food Vending Machines

You’ve seen the “typical” snack vending machine stocked with sodas, candy bars and greasy chips countless times in hotel lobbies, gas stations, office buildings and more. In a way, these machines helped build the vending machine industry, and you have them to thank for that.

The problem? The increasingly health-conscious public demands more wholesome on-the-go choices. That’s why they’re quickly losing traction in the modern marketplace as consumer preference shifts toward healthy snacks.

Junk food machines may be commonplace, but the reality is that if you’re looking for a sustainable business opportunity, you’ll need to consider machines and products specifically tailored for the growing health movement. Simply put, consumers won’t continue to support unhealthy products of questionable origin and mysterious ingredients for much longer. With Healthy YOU Vending, you’ll be in a prime position for continued vending business success.

Healthy YOU Vending Machine

Consumers have never been more conscious of their diets than now. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have vending options that surpass junk food. We’ve all heard it a thousand times, but healthy eating is critical to support a wholesome lifestyle, fend off chronic physical conditions, manage weight and even boost the immune system.

The Healthy YOU Vending machine gives people convenient options they won’t have to think twice about. You may also find that some of these options have excellent margins, so it’s a win-win. The Healthy YOU Vending machine is American made and built with plenty of smart features. Plus, we offer a range of business supports to help you succeed.

Side Vendors

Side vendors attach to the side of the main Healthy YOU Vending machine and share its payment system and remote monitoring technologies. They offer their own unique space to showcase and vend unique products. We offer two versions of these unique, revenue-enhancing auxiliary units.

SmartMart Side Vendor

Not only can you stock more and bigger snacks in the SmartMart Side Vendor, but you can offer entirely different products. At the gym, some of our operators have found success with pre-workout and post-workout supplements, gym towels, lifting gloves, jump ropes and more. At hotels, products like shaving cream, razors, cell phone chargers and more are commonly forgotten by overnight guests. The SmartMart Side Vendor is the solution to these all-too-common and always inconvenient situations. After all, it’s always the most inopportune moment when we realize we’ve forgotten something!

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center is a great place to offer over-the-counter medicines at a premium, and plenty of other personal well-being goods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our operators offered sanitation products, such as antimicrobial wipes and disinfectants. Face masks, gloves and other personal protection equipment (PPE) can also provide your customers peace of mind in uncertain times.

Why Healthy YOU Vending?

Can vending be a lucrative business opportunity? Absolutely! Can it be overwhelming? Yes. That’s why it’s important to have a trusted partner to guide you on your business journey and provide the support you’ll need every step of the way. Healthy YOU Vending has been helping people operate their own businesses for more than 20 years.

No, we aren’t a franchise, we’re better than a franchise. We won’t restrict your business or tell you how to run it as a franchisor will do. Rather, we are here to help support your venture with industry-leading training, location procurement, lifetime coaching and an unmatched online support center. And our machines (not to sound boastful) come with everything you’ll need for success. They are backed by a lifetime warranty, made in the U.S., packed with technology and even have customizable graphics.

Interested in jumping into the exciting world of vending? Contact Healthy YOU Vending today to learn how!

Not a Franchise; Better Than a Franchise

We never take from your profits in the form of ongoing royalties. And unlike franchises, Healthy YOU Vending will never restrict or control your business growth. We help you start your own business—and want it to truly be your own business. But we’re always here to help with lifetime coaching. We can even help secure qualified locations for your vending machines.

Ours is a smart business opportunity that doesn’t require overhead, employees or long-term building leases. And there’s never been a better time than now to start your own healthy vending business.

Five Reasons to Join the Healthy Vending Industry

It’s Growing

Vending/automatic merchandising is a multi-billion dollar industry, and growing. Every day, employees and busy on-the-goers turn to vending machines to meet their nutritional needs. But traditional vending machines (filled with sweets, sugary sodas and greasy potato chips) simply don’t meet the preferences of an increasingly health-conscious public.

According to one survey, 70% of Millennials said they prefer snacking throughout the day, as opposed to eating larger meals. Of those, 80% said they look for healthy, balanced bites. Plainly, consumers want healthy and convenient snacks.

The healthy vending industry is perfectly aligned to meet the changing nutritional preferences of busy consumers. The purpose-built Healthy YOU Vending machine vends these sought-after, wholesome snacks, drinks and even entrées.

It Saves Time

Nowadays, it seems we all have one thing in common: we’re busy. Healthy vending makes delicious, healthful and affordable options easily accessible to time-constrained consumers. Whether it’s in a gym, school or office building, your customers will appreciate not having to leave the confines of their facility to grab a nutritious lunch or mid-day snack. Simply put, it’s a time-saving device.

It should come as no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people eat. According to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC), 27% of consumers said that they’ve been snacking more. The same number of people say they’re eating healthier than usual.

And when the pandemic ends, the healthy vending industry will continue to be perfectly positioned to offer nutritious and convenient options in schools, gyms and workplaces throughout the country.

It’s Healthy

Modern, packaged snacks provide real nutritional value. WebMD points out that certain low-sugar snacks can provide important nutrients when you’re on-the-go. These include products from brands like Nature Valley, Clif Bar, Kashi and KIND.

And healthy vending drinks offer a satisfying, hydrating alternative to the likes found in traditional machines. Gone are the days of sugary sodas and chemically-enhanced energy drinks. Some of the most popular healthy vending machine beverages include water, cold coffee, iced tea, non-dairy smoothies and sparkling water.

Not to be forgotten, nutritious entrées and side dishes provide a hearty meal. When there’s no time to go out for lunch, your customers will love the option of filling their bellies with healthy and filling choices right from a vending machine. The Healthy YOU Vending SmartMart Side Vendor is specially designed to fit an assortment of these unique products.

It Offers More Than Healthy Foods and Drinks

From selling headphones at gyms to toiletries in hotels, the Healthy YOU Vending machine is not limited to only offering wholesome snacks, drinks and entrées. The revenue-enhancing capabilities that come with specialized vending machines are endless. And that’s true now more than ever before.

Our optional Wellness Center Side Vendor is positioned to offer travel-sized hand sanitizer, pre-packaged wipes, protective masks, over-the-counter medications, hygiene essentials and other important, personal care products. These items are more important to individual health and wellness than ever before—all made available from the convenience of a vending machine.

It Can Help Encourage Employee Wellness

Employers are realizing the health and productivity benefits of workplace wellness programs. Healthy vending is an effective way to promote a wholesome diet in the workplace. The recent pandemic ushered in even more interest in living healthy lifestyles. With so many of these choices available in a healthy vending machine, it’s a common-sense solution to promoting employee wellness at your place of work.

What is Healthy YOU Vending?

Healthy YOU Vending is an unmatched business opportunity. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped over 1,700 people run their own healthy vending businesses. We aren’t a franchise, we’re better than a franchise. We are there to help you succeed in running your own business. That’s Healthy YOU Vending.

While Wall Street looks for solid ground from this most recent economic crisis, many are wondering how they can take control of their financial future.

Be a Bull in this Bear Market with your own healthy vending machine business. There has never been a better time for this perfect business opportunity. Here’s why:

Market Volatility

Regardless of the fluctuations on Wall Street, people need to eat. With people being asked to stay inside, employees are turning to vending machines to meet their nutritional needs. This, coupled with an increasingly health-conscious public, means demand for healthy and convenient food is growing more than ever. Instead of anxiously watching their hard-earned money take a rollercoaster ride in the market, our operators are taking control of their future. As most investments shrink, some of our operators are reporting unprecedented sales, and others are even expanding their businesses with new machines to meet the growing demand.

Accessibility to Healthy Food

Dining-in at restaurants is non-existent, grocery stores are overrun and individuals are being asked to stay in. Healthy vending makes delicious and affordable snack, drink and entrée options accessible to these essential, hungry, time-constrained employees during these uncertain times, without leaving the workplace. Even before this pandemic struck, demand for healthy and convenient food skyrocketed. According to one report, 70% of Millennials surveyed said they prefer snacking throughout the day, as opposed to eating larger meals. And 80% of consumers reported that they regularly look for healthy, balanced bites.

Greater Trust in Packaged Food

Many of our operators have reported record sales during the coronavirus pandemic. And our operators with the optional SmartMart Side Vendor, which allows for entrées and other non-food product vends, are reporting even greater sales. In some cases, these vending machines are being emptied within just a few days. This is due, in part, to consumers trusting packaged foods more than their prepared counterparts during this public health crisis. There’s even a growing angst about the safety of delivered food. And delivery drivers are voicing their concerns about their role in potentially spreading the virus.

More Than Healthy Food

From selling headphones at gyms to toiletries in hotels, some of our operators have already realized the revenue-enhancing capabilities that come with our optional SmartMart Side Vendor. But that’s true now more than ever before during this public health crisis. The auxiliary unit converts seamlessly into a “wellness center,” providing convenient access to CBD oil products, travel-sized hand sanitizer, pre-packaged wipes, protective masks and more.

Continued Success

When the much-anticipated end to the coronavirus pandemic comes—and it will—healthy vending machine owners will remain in the perfect position for business success. A growing need for convenient, wholesome and fulfilling food in today’s fast-paced world has positioned the healthy vending industry for unparalleled success. And no company has helped more individuals operate successful, healthy vending businesses than Healthy YOU Vending. Contact us today to learn about the unique business opportunity we provide and to get started in this burgeoning industry.