Vending Machine Route Profitability Calculator

Calculate monthly profit for a single vending machine location.

Machine Purchase Cost ($)

Average Item Selling Price ($)

Average Item Wholesale Cost ($)

Estimated Sales Per Day

Location Commission (%)

Monthly Electricity Cost ($)

Restock Trips Per Month

Cost Per Restock Trip ($)

Calculate total route profitability across multiple machines.

Number of Machines

Avg Monthly Revenue Per Machine ($)

Average COGS (%)

Average Location Commission (%)

Monthly Vehicle Cost ($)

Hours Per Week Managing

Formula

Monthly Profit = (Sales x Price) - (Sales x Cost) - Commission - Electricity - Restock Travel - Maintenance. Payback = Machine Cost / Monthly Profit. ROI = Annual Profit / Machine Cost x 100.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a vending machine make per month?

A well-placed vending machine typically generates $200-$800 in monthly revenue. After COGS (35-45%), location commission (0-15%), electricity, and maintenance, net profit ranges from $50-$300 per machine per month. High-traffic locations like hospitals or factories perform best.

How many vending machines do you need to make a living?

With average profit of $150-$250 per machine monthly, you would need 15-30 machines to generate $3,000-$5,000/month. Managing a route of this size typically requires 15-25 hours per week for restocking, maintenance, and bookkeeping.

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