How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter price and volume
Vend price and average vends per day per machine times active days per month.
Add costs
COGS per vend, location commission %, card processing %, and fixed costs per machine.
Restock assumptions
Trips per month, minutes per trip, labor rate, miles per trip, and mileage cost.
Review results
Per‑machine breakdown, route totals, and break‑even guidance.
Iterate
Test price changes, commission structures, and route tweaks to maximize profit.
Vending Machine Profit Calculator
Estimate monthly revenue, costs, and profit per machine and across your route. Keep it simple—enter price, volume, product cost, commissions, fees, and restock costs.
Share Your Scenario
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Total machines you operate.
Average vend price across items.
Average product cost per vend.
Average daily vend volume per machine.
Days machines are active (default ~30).
Percent of sales paid to the host location.
Payment processor + network fees as a percent of sales.
Number of restocks per machine each month.
Drive + service time per trip.
Your fully loaded hourly cost.
Round‑trip miles per restock visit.
Use IRS rate or your fuel+wear estimate.
Maintenance, depreciation, insurance, bank fees.
Results
Healthy margin. Consider adding machines at similar traffic locations.
Break‑even vends per day: 5.7. Compare to your actual volume.
Per‑Machine Breakdown
Route Totals
Break‑even Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose vend price?
What if a location underperforms?
How can I reduce restock cost?
Cash vs card acceptance?
What about product mix?
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