Bulk Snack & Candy Vending

Bulk vending operators place coin-operated bulk candy, gumball, and toy vending machines in retail locations and high-traffic areas.

With bulk vending low-cost and impulse-driven, bulk vending generates revenue of $30,000-$110,000 with 60-80% margins through product sales.

The business requires bulk vending machines (coin-operated), bulk candy and toy sourcing, vehicle for servicing, location relationships (often coin split), and route management.

Services include gumballs and candy, bulk bouncy balls and toys, sticker and temporary tattoo machines, novelty vending, location servicing and restocking, and coin collection and splits.

Revenue through product sales and coin collection.

Success factors include low-cost bulk vending machine investment, securing retail and family locations, impulse purchase positioning near exits, efficient multi-location routes, and wholesale bulk candy pricing.

Marketing focuses on retail stores, restaurants, laundromats, and family businesses.

With bulk vending simple and low-investment in 2025, bulk vending offers side-income opportunities serving impulse purchases with machine count and locations as differentiators.