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How large is the Vending Industry?

In 2009 it was $42.9 Billion Dollars. Below is a reprint of Vending Times - Yearly Census for the year 2009. Again as in the past, cold drinks and snacks have accounted for about 75% of all vending.


2009 TOTAL VENDED DOLLAR VOLUME
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2009 VENDED PRODUCT VOLUME*

Product

Percent Share

Dollar Volume

Hot Drinks

8.4%

$3,600,000,000

Cold Drinks (Cup)

1.0%

$333,000,000

Package Cold Beverages (1)

54.2%

$23,300,000,000

Snacks, Confections, Pastry (2)

22.5%

$9,700,000,000

Bulk Vending

1.0%

$398,000,000

Milk

1.9%

$817,000,000

Ice Cream

2.0%

$887,000,000

Vended Food (3)

6.7%

$2,900,000,000

Cigarettes & Cigars

0.7%

$298,000,000

All Other

1.6%

$700,000,000

Total

100%

$42,933,000,000

1. Includes nonperishable cold beverages (soft drinks, juice, water, tea, energy, etc.) in cans and bottles.
2. Includes shelf-stable packaged single-serve snack and candy items, and pastry sold through nonrefrigerated venders.
3. Includes refrigerated, frozen, can/bowl pack and other shelf-stable main meal items.




How Much Does Freight Typically Cost?

We have negotiated discounts up to 65% with the major freight lines, which all have terminals in Atlanta. Our Truck services a 300 mile radius of our warehouse. We also work with truck brokers to fill back hauls and full loads at greatly reduced prices. 20 and 40 foot containers are available on two hours notice, for export customers.



What Type Of Payment Do We Accept?

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All equipment must be paid for in full before shipping. We accept certified fund’s, major credit cards, and approved finance contracts. Per interstate commerce commission, once equipment leaves our warehouse, ownership transfers to buyer.



What Type Of Financing Options Do We Provide?


1. Lease-Purchase Financing

  • Existing companies
  • Start-up companies
  • Flexible payback terms
  • One Page Application
  • Approval within 24 - 48 hrs.

2. Line Of Credit

  • Line of credit for future purchase
  • From $2,000 - $50,000
  • One page application
  • Approval within 24 - 48 hrs.

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