Question 1

How much does a good snack machine cost?

Accepted Answer

A good snack machine with cooling and a touchscreen costs between €3,290 and €6,490 net. Pure snack machines start at around €3,490, combination machines for snacks and drinks at around €4,200, and premium models with multi-temperature zones and a 55-inch display at around €6,490. Alternatively, you can rent a snack machine (from a one-day term) or lease one (from €99/month). All prices plus VAT.

Question 2

How much do you earn with a snack machine?

Accepted Answer

A snack machine generates between 100 and 6,000 euros in revenue per month depending on the location. The profit margin is around 50 percent after cost of goods. At high-traffic locations such as office buildings with 200+ employees, train stations or clinics, revenue at the upper end is realistic. Additional income from DOOH advertising on the integrated display improves the ROI. The payback of a purchased snack machine is 6 to 12 months at good locations.

Question 3

Where may I place snack machines?

Accepted Answer

You may place snack machines on private commercial property without special permission, provided you have a business registration. In public spaces, most German municipalities require a special-use permit. Suitable locations are offices, clinics, universities, train stations, shopping centers, gyms and production halls. The higher the visitor frequency, the higher the revenue.

Question 4

What sells best in a snack machine?

Accepted Answer

The top sellers in snack machines are muesli bars, chips, sandwiches, wraps, energy drinks, water and coffee. At office locations, healthy options such as nut bars and smoothies perform above average. Seasonal adjustment via the cloud dashboard raises revenue: cold drinks in summer, warm soups in winter.

Question 5

What does a snack machine cost to rent per month?

Accepted Answer

You can rent a snack machine from a one-day term. Maintenance and technical support are included with rental contracts. Rental terms start from one day — ideal for pop-ups, tests and seasonal promotions. With leasing, the payments are tax-deductible and start from €99/month.

Question 6

How much does a snack machine cost in electricity per month?

Accepted Answer

A modern snack machine with R290 cooling and LED lighting uses around 40 percent less energy than standard devices. The monthly electricity costs, depending on model and location, are typically between 20 and 50 euros. The telemetry shows you the consumption per location in real time.

Question 7

How many products fit in a combi machine?

Accepted Answer

A combi machine holds up to 60 different items in one system. The compartment sizes are adjusted to your range, from narrow compartments for beverage cans and bars to deep compartments for sandwich boxes and salad bowls. Two separate temperature zones allow you to offer chilled drinks and fresh products at the same time as uncooled snacks, without having to set up a second machine. Through the cloud dashboard you change the compartment allocation at any time when your range changes. The telemetry shows you per compartment which items move and which capacity you should better redistribute, so you use the 60 slots based on data instead of gut feeling. Because a combi machine covers snacks and drinks in one device, you need only one footprint and one payment terminal instead of two, which lowers acquisition, power costs and refill effort at the location. For the full daily demand, a single system is often enough.

Question 8

Are the machines suitable for fresh products?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dual temperature zones and HACCP-compliant materials ensure the correct storage of sandwiches, wraps and fresh drinks. Each zone holds its target temperature constant, a chilled zone for fresh goods, one for ice-cold drinks. The telemetry documents the cold chain directly in a digital logbook that you can present directly during a hygiene inspection, without recording temperatures by hand. If the temperature deviates, you get an immediate alert via app, before goods spoil. Through dynamic pricing, you automatically lower the price in the evening for products with a short best-before date. This reduces write-offs and keeps your margin of around 50 percent stable even with perishable goods. The R290 cooling holds the zones at temperature energy-efficiently, so fresh storage does not drive up your electricity costs. This way you sell fresh goods safely even at locations without staff.

Question 9

Can employee ID cards be used as a means of payment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Optionally, you integrate employee ID cards and company cards as a means of payment — ideal for office and clinic locations. The card is read at the terminal via NFC, and the charge runs through the employer's stored credit or billing system. This way a company can subsidize catering or settle amounts monthly via payroll, without employees needing cash or a private card. Technically, this runs via the industry standards MDB and DEX, so the machine connects with common terminals and card systems and you are not tied to a single provider. Alongside the employee ID card, all other cashless payment methods stay active — girocard, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Card payment lowers the purchase barrier and noticeably raises the transaction rate compared with coin-only machines. All transactions appear in real time in your telemetry dashboard.

Question 10

How energy-efficient are the cooled machines?

Accepted Answer

The cooled machines use R290 cooling and LED lighting and therefore consume up to 40 percent less energy than standard devices. R290 is a natural refrigerant with high efficiency and low environmental impact that lets the compressor work more economically. The LED interior lighting replaces power-hungry fluorescent tubes and only runs when it's needed. In euros, that typically means 20 to 50 euros in electricity costs per month depending on model and location, instead of considerably more with older devices. The telemetry shows you the consumption per location in real time, so you spot inefficient machines immediately. Through demand-controlled cooling, the system lowers consumption further during low-sales night hours. Because electricity costs directly weigh on your margin, the saving has an immediate effect on the profit per machine — especially noticeable at locations with several devices in continuous operation.

Question 11

Are there outdoor versions for train stations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For train stations and other exposed locations, there are weatherproof outdoor snack machines with IP65 certification and a reinforced, vandal-proof housing. The devices are built for continuous operation from -20 °C to +50 °C, so cooling and electronics work reliably even in frost and heat. A built-in heater prevents the mechanism from icing up in winter, and the cooling keeps drinks cold in summer. Anti-graffiti surfaces and impact-resistant front glass protect at unsecured locations. Via the telemetry you monitor faults and temperature remotely, which prevents outages especially at unattended station locations. So you sell around the clock, even where there is no staff nearby. Train stations in particular bring frequency early in the morning and late at night, when kiosks are closed, and it is exactly in these off-peak times that the machine captures additional revenue. Beyond train stations, the outdoor models also suit city centers, campsites and festival grounds.

Question 12

Can I buy a used snack machine?

Accepted Answer

vyndo vending offers only new smart machines. Used snack machines usually have no touchscreen, no IoT telemetry and no cashless payment, three features that significantly raise revenue. New machines pay for themselves faster than expected through higher transaction rates and the DOOH advertising function. On top of that, you benefit from warranty, remote maintenance and automatic software updates.

Question 13

Are there snack machines for outdoor locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. vyndo offers weatherproof outdoor snack machines with IP65 certification, a reinforced housing and operation from −20 °C to +50 °C. Suitable for train stations, city centers, campsites and festival grounds. Vandal-resistant and built for continuous operation.

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