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How to Get a Free Vending Machine for Your Business

A free vending machine is placed, stocked and serviced by a vending operator at no cost to the host business; the operator earns from product sales. Vending Exchange arranges this for qualifying locations across the U.S. Here is how it works.

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Step-by-step

  1. Submit a request. Go to vendingexchange.com and share your location, the type of business and roughly how many people use the space.
  2. Talk through your needs. A Vending Exchange coordinator asks about the space, the products you want and the equipment that fits. Many reviewers say this call came within minutes or hours of submitting the form.
  3. Get matched with a vetted operator. Vending Exchange matches your business with an operator from its network based on location, service quality and your needs.
  4. Installation. Vending Exchange says most vending machine installations happen within 1–2 weeks of a request; micro markets are typically installed in a week or less.
  5. Ongoing service. The operator restocks and services the equipment. You can request specific products, and Vending Exchange can help switch providers if needed.

Do I qualify?

Placement is free for qualifying locations. Vending Exchange serves offices, schools, warehouses and manufacturing sites, healthcare facilities, apartment communities, gyms and car dealerships, from one site to 500+. For micro markets, Vending Exchange points to office buildings with 50+ employees as a typical fit. Submitting a request is how you find out whether your location qualifies.

What does it cost?

Nothing for qualifying locations: no equipment fees, no installation charges and no service costs, according to vendingexchange.com. Vending Exchange is compensated by its network of vending operators, who pay a subscription to receive qualified location requests.

Which machines are available?

  • Snack vending machines
  • Drink vending machines
  • Snack & drink combo machines
  • Healthy vending
  • AI smart coolers
  • Micro markets
  • Office coffee service

Specific models are subject to availability. Vending Exchange's vending machines accept credit cards and mobile payments, and it states that its machines meet ADA requirements.

What customers say about the process

Vending Exchange is rated 4.93 out of 5 from 138 verified reviews on REVIEWS.io and 4.9 out of 5 from 506 Google reviews (read them on Google). Below are verbatim reviews from REVIEWS.io, including a negative one. See all 138 reviews.

Eloise

✓ Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

I had the opportunity to speak with Aly. I submitted a request for informaiton online and she called me within a half hour of submitting the request. She asked me some questions regarding my companies needs and provided details as to their process. She was very helpful and patient. Greatly appreciate the assitance in locating a vending provider.

Jevon

✓ Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

I just discovered this company 2 weeks ago and they've already concected me with vendors in four different parts of the country. Aly has been responsive, helpful, professional, and does it while laughing and making our calls fun. She clearly enjoys what she's doing and it translates to an enjoyable, carefree customer experience.

Frank

✓ Verified Buyer
Rated 1 out of 5

Terrible. After 2 weeks all I get is we are working on finding you a vendor.

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Free equipment, delivery, installation and service for qualifying locations.

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