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Gumball vending machines are a great idea for anyone looking to enter the vending machine industry. Gumball machines can be very profitable if you manage your business correctly. The largest competitors you will have when you have a gumball machine vending business is candy and soda vending machines. 
 
The biggest competition you will probably face is from candy machines as both machines give you something small and sweet. Lower prices is what makes many people choose gumballs over candy. Many people will prefer the price tag of a gumball over a package of candy. Sales from a gumball machine are often a much higher volume than those from a candy machine. Since gumball machines are smaller you can place them in places where a candy vending machine just won’t fit. 
 
To have a profitable gumball machine business you need to be careful about where you place the machines. Since many food stores do not allow candy machines they are one of your best choices for locating your gumball machine. Gumball machines are small and easy to place just about anywhere. Consider who your main consumer is when selecting the location for your gumball machine. Your largest customers will most likely be children so try and find locations which have a lot of children around. 
 
You need to keep the prices of your gumballs low. Your main profit will come as a result of volume not high margins. The more machines you own the more money you can make. Your gumball machine will need to be kept away from direct sunlight. This can ruin the quality of the gum and cause the bright colors of your gumballs to grow fainter. It is standard practice to pay a commission to the store which allows you to place your gumball machine. The commission can either be a fixed fee or a percentage of your gumball machine sales. Most stores will charge a flat fee. It is common for good locations to ask for higher commissions but they may give your greater profit.

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