Vending businesses for sale
Whole vending operations for sale in Canada: the company, its machines and locations, and often a vehicle, a warehouse and staff. Buying an established vending business is the fastest way into the industry at scale.
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Buying an existing vending business
Expect to see financial statements, a machine list with ages and serial numbers, every location agreement, supplier accounts and staff. Most buyers use an accountant to check the books and a lawyer for the share or asset purchase agreement.
- Asset purchase: you buy the machines and agreements, not the company. Cleaner for buyers.
- Share purchase: you buy the company, including its history. Sometimes better for the seller's taxes.
Financing a vending business
Banks and the Canada Small Business Financing Program can lend against equipment, and many sellers carry part of the price as a vendor take-back. Vendor financing is also a good sign the seller believes the numbers.
Questions
How much is a vending business worth?
Most small vending businesses sell for 1.5 to 3 times annual seller's discretionary earnings, plus inventory. The quality and length of the location contracts matter as much as the revenue.
Is a vending machine business profitable in Canada?
It can be. Well-placed snack and combo machines commonly gross $300–$1,500 a month each, and margins after product and location commission run 20–40%. Location quality is almost everything.