Self-service ice and water vending machines operated across leased locations
Install or acquire automated ice and water vending machines, place them in high-traffic locations with easy vehicle access, and operate them with remote monitoring plus periodic onsite maintenance. The business can be built by acquiring distressed existing machines and locations rather than constructing new sites.
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — Forget Snack Machines. This One Refills Itself at 00:48
Problem: Customers need convenient, affordable ice and water near work routes, construction areas, lakes, and other high-traffic destinations. The operator turns a recurring ice expense and self-service location traffic into vending revenue without full-time employees.
For: Drivers, contractors, pool-service workers, landscapers, electricians, other outdoor workers, and weekenders who regularly need inexpensive ice, water, and refreshments.
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Examples
- DFW Pool Services: the operator's former pool-service business spent regularly on ice and water for its trucks and vans, which led him to enter the ice business.