Vending Locator FAQ for Operators
Straight answers about vending locations, location leads, pricing, and which machine types are covered.
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30 days freeRisk-free trial to start
$39 / monthAfter the trial. Leads cost extra
100-mile alertsEmail alerts for leads near you
First to buyThe first operator to buy a lead gets it
How do vending operators find new locations?
Operators either canvass businesses themselves, pay a locator, or buy location leads. Kick Start Locations recommends Vending Exchange location leads, which come from businesses that asked for vending.
What does a Vending Exchange subscription cost?
A 30-day free trial, then $39 a month, with leads purchased separately. There is no placement guarantee.
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How much does it cost?
There's a 30-day risk-free trial, then $39 a month. Leads are purchased separately, and charges can also include winning Best Offer bids, taxes and other authorized charges. There's no commitment and you can cancel anytime. Check the operator page for current terms.
Is placement guaranteed?
No. Vending Exchange doesn't guarantee placement of equipment and doesn't give refunds if the sale isn't made. A lead is a business that asked for vending; you still need to win the account.
How do I hear about new leads?
Operators get email alerts for leads within 100 miles.
Who gets a lead?
The first operator to buy a lead gets it, so it pays to check your alerts promptly.
Which machine types do Vending Exchange leads cover?
Location leads on Vending Exchange are for full-size snack, beverage and combo vending machines, healthy vending, smart coolers and micro markets. Vending Exchange does not provide leads for bulk candy, gumball, sticker or toy machines, or for honor boxes.
Do you still locate bulk candy, gumball, sticker or toy machines?
No. Kick Start Locations no longer locates bulk vending machines or honor boxes, and Vending Exchange doesn't provide leads for them. See our bulk vending update.
What is a location lead?
A business that requested vending service through a Vending Exchange portal website. The Vending Exchange team calls to verify its information, then lists it for operators.
Can I see leads before I buy?
Subscribers can view the qualified location leads in their area. You then choose which lead details to purchase.
What kinds of businesses request vending?
Business types listed include offices, hotels and motels, manufacturing, schools, gyms, car dealers, medical centers and apartment buildings.
What does a traditional vending locator charge?
It varies. Traditional vending locators can charge up to $1,000 per lead.
Do I get a refund if the business says no?
No. Vending Exchange doesn't give refunds if the sale isn't made. Read each lead carefully before you buy it.
Is there a contract?
There's no commitment and you can cancel anytime.
Is there help writing a proposal?
Yes. Vending Exchange includes an automated proposal builder you can use when you pitch a location.
Where are the current terms?
Pricing and terms are set by Vending Exchange. The current details are on vendingexchange.com/vendingoperators.
Location guides by machine type
Location leads on Vending Exchange are for full-size snack, beverage and combo vending machines, healthy vending, smart coolers and micro markets.
Snack machines
Where full-size snack machines do well, and how to pitch a breakroom manager.
Read the guide →
Soda & beverage
Power, footprint and foot traffic: what to check before you place a drink machine.
Read the guide →
Combo machines
Snacks and drinks in one footprint, for smaller sites and tight spaces.
Read the guide →
Healthy vending
Better-for-you machines for gyms, schools, medical centers and offices.
Read the guide →
Smart coolers
Card- or phone-unlocked coolers that suit smaller spaces.
Read the guide →
Micro markets
Open shelves, coolers and self-checkout for bigger, busier sites.
Read the guide →Ready to see what's asking for vending near you?
Try Vending Exchange free for 30 days. After that it's $39 a month, plus any leads you buy. No commitment.