Vending Machine Location Finder Service
A service business where you find vending machine locations for operators. Customers pay $500 upfront, you cold-call and negotiate with businesses to secure a location, then collect another $500 upon delivery. The business was listed for sale at $16,000 on Acquire.com. Key growth strategy is partnering with vending influencers on TikTok for referral deals at 30-50% commission.
Startup Budget
$5K – $20K
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Online
Location
Anywhere
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$5000+/month
Skills Needed
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