Guides for vending operators

Plain answers to the money and inventory questions that come up on a route.

• Vending Machine Route Spreadsheet: What to TrackBuild a vending machine route spreadsheet in Google Sheets or Excel: the columns to track, working formulas, a free CSV template, and where sheets break down.
• How to Calculate Vending Machine CommissionLearn how to calculate vending machine commission on gross sales, net of fees, or net of cost, with worked examples, flat rent options, and statement tips.
• Vending Machine Profit Per Location: An ExampleWork out vending machine profit per location with a full monthly example: commission, product cost, card fees, fuel and time, and when to pull a machine.
• How to Track Vending Machine Inventory by SlotTrack vending machine inventory by slot with slot codes, par levels, fill counts and spoilage notes, and learn how to estimate what sold from what you refill.
• Cashless Vending Fees Explained for OperatorsCashless vending fees explained: percentage and fixed fees, monthly device charges, hardware costs, how to reconcile deposits, and how fees affect commission.