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THE VENDING FIELD GUIDE

Full-service vending or buying a machine?

Understand who owns, stocks and maintains the equipment before comparing options.

Vending Services Canada team · Service guide Reviewed October 27, 2026

Full-service vending

A local operator supplies and manages the machine for an approved location. The operator stocks products and maintains the equipment, earning from purchases. This suits hosts that want an amenity without managing inventory.

Buying and self-managing

The buyer owns the machine and takes responsibility for products, pricing, payment processing, repairs and restocking. This can be a practical option when a location does not support a full-service route or the owner wants to operate the business.

Subsidized and company-paid programs

An employer can contribute toward purchases or cover the program. Agree on the contribution, reporting, billing and product prices. An employer contribution can change the economics of a location.

What a purchase quote should include

Ask for the exact model and condition, taxes, delivery, installation, payment reader, connectivity, warranty and technical support. Compare the complete cost of getting the machine operating, rather than cabinet price alone.

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