The honest guide to starting a vending machine business on a budget in Canada: what it really costs at minimum, refurbished vs lease-to-own routes, lean stocking, avoiding scams and a 12-month bootstrapping roadmap.
A practical buyer’s guide to snack vending machines in Canada: snack vs combo, machine sizes, spiral coils, payment options, new and refurbished prices, what to stock and where to place it.
How big is a vending machine? Real dimensions and weights for all four FGS machine sizes in inches and centimetres, plus doorway, stairs, clearance, floor and power checks to do before delivery.
What an ice cream or frozen food vending machine costs in Canada, how it keeps product frozen, what sells, where it works best, and how its profit compares with a snack or combo machine.
How Feel Good Snacks delivered and installed three FGS vending machines at three locations in two cities in a single day for Scott’s Smart Vending in Sarnia, Ontario.
What does it really cost to stock a vending machine in Canada? First-fill costs, ongoing restocking spend, where to buy, and how to keep product cost near 50%.
Comparing combo vending machines? See how the FGS Classic, FGS SKY Series and U-Vend style machines stack up on capacity, payments, best-fit locations and value in Canada.
Where to buy wholesale snacks and drinks for vending machines in Canada. Supplier options, how to keep product cost near 50%, and stocking tips to boost profit.
A guide to vending machines in Canadian schools: provincial nutrition rules, healthy product options, revenue for the school, and how to set up compliant machines.
Bottled vs bottleless water coolers for Canadian offices: how they work, filtration, costs, hygiene and how to choose the right water dispenser for your workplace.