Candy Vending Machines

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There is seemingly no end to the variety of candy related vending machines available for distributors to sell. Everything from small gumball machines to multi-option bulk units that have 40 different types of candy dispensers. What you get will depend on price, personal preference, property owner rules, available space and contract terms through the distributor.

This type of machine is popular in homes for private use as a novelty item. These would include the very tiny gumball machines up to the large movie theater type dispensers that are very ornate and even antique looking sometimes. Personally, I prefer these units as they add a certain flair to your home decor.

These machines can be purchased by the average consumer from online retailers, it is not required that you go through a local distributor. One of the popular styles is the triple shop layout, giving you 3 bins to sell 3 different candy types. They are glass front, sit on a single pedastal and generally have 3 different cash bins.

Our favorite example is:

Triple Shop Gumball and Candy Machine for $169

• All metal construction
• Die cast metal coin mechanism
• Drop through coin mechanism
• Dual security locks
• Plexi-glass/lexan
• Adjustable vending wheels
• Includes 3 cash boxes
• Coin capacity approximately $300.00
• Canadian Quarter coin mechanism available

Vends as pictured with 2 candy compartments holding approx. 12 lbs each, and 1 gumball compartment holding approx. 330 1" Gumballs, Bouncy Balls or Toy Capsules.

From a strictly vending business standpoint you'd want to find the least expensive machine that offers the most choices. To determine the best bang for your buck you'd want to figure a "per candy" price for each of your top choices. In the candy world flashier machines draw more attention from children, as well as machines with colorful candy offerings. Consider your market when purchasing the machine for you.