A Win-Win

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A Win-Win

Vending offers big business with a flexible lifestyle

Torn between the steady paycheck of a 9-to-5 job and business ownership? Perhaps you can have the best of both worlds with a vending machine business.

According to healthy vending company www.Naturals2Go.com, U.S. vending industry sales topped $52 billion in 2018. For investors, this can be a great way to earn extra income without making a full-time commitment.

“You don’t have to deal with accounts receivable,” says Eric Copeland, a Naturals2Go owner/operator based in the Atlanta area. “If someone doesn’t have the money, they don’t get the product. That makes the business easier to manage.”

The technology incorporated into today’s vending machines makes inventory manageable from anywhere. The machines transmit real-time information wirelessly, telling owners exactly what food and beverage items to restock. This saves owners time by preventing unnecessary trips to check if machines are stocked.

Payment options are also a breeze because the machines accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay as well as cash.

Copeland’s business has grown to more than 15 machines, making vending his fulltime focus. But for those who want a flexible, part-time business, vending is a perfect option. “You can start slow and add on. It’s a great lifestyle business,” Copeland says.

For franchising information, visit www.Naturals2Go, call 1-800-679-8370.

—Rochelle Miller