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Minimum Investment: £2,250
Hurley's is the UK’s No. 1 Vending Franchise and a well-respected supplier of premium quality snacks
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Best Vending Franchises For UK Franchisees
Investing in a vending machine business is a simple idea that many investors overlook. The common reason given is that it’s too much of a hassle to run such a business, and the returns are sparse and irregular.
This, however, isn’t the case if you run the business based on a proven, successful roadmap developed by an established franchisor. Vending franchises have become popular with franchisees who aren’t experienced and want to limit the investment to a small, manageable sum. This page lists all the promising vending franchise opportunities in the UK, across a variety of investment and commitment levels.
Are Vending Franchises Economically Viable?
The short answer is, yes.
Many vending businesses operate in territories that offer less-than-average levels of competition, allowing them to break even quickly. This is not to say that there’s no competition, it’s just that there’s relative ease in this sector, in terms of having to compete.
Our research shows that there are more than 360,000 vending machines in operation across the UK, vending over 6 billion product each year. The overall revenue generated by the vending industry each year stands at around £1.6 bn. Coffee and tea are the top products of choice, followed by snacks.
How Much Do Vending Franchise Opportunities Cost?
Over the years, we’ve seen a clear trend emerge among franchisees. A large share of investors is made up of first-time franchisees who haven’t run a business before and prefer affordably priced opportunities.
Vending franchise opportunities fit this bill quite perfectly. A typical franchising opportunity in this sector will require you to raise no more than £10,000 to get started. This usually includes the deposit and rent for the machine(s). If you want to buy the machines outright, you’ll need to increase the investment accordingly.
Making The Most Of Linear Scalability
Vending businesses are linearly scalable. In other words, the more machines you install, the higher your revenue will be. This is a straightforward business model that even first-time business owners can understand and optimise.
Franchisors in this sector, in most cases, don’t need you to bring on board any experience other than good management and communication skills.
Vending Franchises Can Be Run Part-Time
This is another aspect that many franchisees find appealing.
Running a vending machine business doesn’t require you to work full time – most things can be managed before and after regular working hours. This allows you to focus on your primary source of income, or on expanding the business. Most vending franchises are home-based businesses.