Bulk vs. Full Line

For entrepreneurs who are interested to venture in the vending machine business, first things first, you need to choose what type of machine you’ll be using for your business. To give you a general definition and comparison of a Bulk Vending Machine and a Full Line Vending Machine, read on.
Bulk machines are smaller compared to Full Line machines. They only vend one kind of product, most of the time candies, gumballs, M&M’s, peanuts and capsules that contain tattoos, key rings, and toys for kids. Meanwhile, Full Line machines are those that you often see with a variety of products, these include soda, snacks, sandwiches, chocolates, and cigarettes.

A.#Bulk
Bulk machines are virtually lightweight in comparison to Full Line machines. They’re so small and light that they can fit in a car. It doesn’t require electricity to operate. Some bulk machines that do require electricity have fancy features like blinking lights and spiral mazes. Bulk machines are easier and cheaper to repair because its machinery isn’t as complicated as Full Line machines. They are easy to transfer and can be placed virtually anywhere. It’s a lesser risk or commitment to the business owner to place a small machine rather than a bigger and expensive one. Bulk machines need to be serviced more often that Full Line machines. Typical cycle of service is about 30-90 days.

The downside of bulk machines is that you’ll have more competition since it’s cheaper. One bulk machine isn’t enough so if you choose to use this type of vending machine, your business will be more successful with multiple bulk machines. They weigh about 60 lbs when full of candies, it’s not really that easy to move and place them when you do it all day. Bulk machines can also be easily stolen.

B.#Full Line
Full Line machines are more expensive, thus you’ll have less competition. Even with just a few units, you’ll get the same amount of profit for multiple bulk machines. Full Line machines are much heavier and difficult to transport. It requires electricity to operate, limiting the locations for your vending business. With the bigger size, business owners with Full Line machines are involved with more managerial processing. Full Line vending businesses have more placement contracts than Bulk businesses, covering the percentage of the profits to the owner. Also, due to the expensive value of Full Line machines, starting out a business using them will be more costly. They also need to be serviced more frequently, once a week or every other week. Repairs will be more difficult since Full Line machines are both mechanical and electrical.


Take note of these pros and cons when making that business decision. Bulk machines will be the safest choice for vending machine business beginners. It still depends though on what product you’ll be vending. There really isn’t any rule that dictates what type of machine one should use for a business; you’re free to decide which machine you want, it is your business after all.


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