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Buying Vending Routes: a buyer's guide

Typical price range

Vending routes are often priced as a multiple of monthly or annual net. Illustrative range: a few thousand to a few hundred thousand dollars.

Numbers on this page are illustrative only, not market data. Get a professional valuation.

What to verify during due diligence

• Per-machine sales history
• Location agreements in writing and their terms
• Machine age and card-reader capability
• Commissions paid to locations
• Time required to service the route

Red flags

• Verbal-only location agreements
• Sales claims with no reporting
• Locations that are closing or relocating
• Outdated machines with no cashless payment

Financing options

• Seller financing
• Equipment financing
• Personal funds / small business loans

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