Gym vending machine: your passive revenue trainer

Yes. As few as 10–15 sales a day cover the running costs. With 500 members and a typical frequency of two to three studio visits per week, there is enough footfall for a refrigerated machine to sustain itself. Reckon on around 50% gross margin on supplements and drinks. The location is decisive: reception or the changing-room corridor clearly beats a hidden side room. After four weeks the telemetry gives you solid numbers on your range. You can find a sample calculation in the Vending machine costs guide.

Yes. The machine can be connected to your member system so purchases run via the RFID chip and are collected through the monthly fee by direct debit. Alternatively, the machine accepts contactless card payment, Apple Pay and Google Pay as standard. So a member buys the shake without cash right after training. This payment method raises willingness to buy, because no one has to hunt for coins.

If you buy or rent the machine and stock it yourself, you decide the entire range, from your own studio label to third-party products. Only with revenue-sharing models involving an external operator is the range often set for you. vyndo deliberately follows the operator model: you keep full control over products and margin, with no revenue share to a third party.

A standard machine needs around one square metre of floor space plus a little room to open the door when restocking. A 230 V power connection nearby is enough. Compact models also fit narrow changing-room corridors or the reception counter area. For maintenance you should plan for side or front access. vyndo advises you on the right size for your space.

Yes. Besides classic machines for ready-made bottled shakes, there are units that mix protein shakes fresh from powder and water. That is especially interesting for studios with their own supplement label, because you set portions and flavours yourself. Such units need a water connection and a little more maintenance. vyndo advises you on which variant suits your footfall.

No. The refrigerated units work with quiet compressors and run at around 40–45 dB, comparable to a quiet fridge. On the training floor with music, the machine disappears acoustically. If you want to place it in a quiet stretching or rest area, we recommend a model without a compressor for non-food, or a position in the reception area. That keeps the training atmosphere undisturbed.

That depends on member numbers and opening hours. In a busy studio, once or twice a week is usually enough. The telemetry software automatically alerts you when a product falls below the minimum stock, so you only drive out to restock when it's worth it. That saves trips and prevents empty compartments for top sellers like water and protein bars.