State of Vending 2026
Operator Survey

A 4-minute, anonymous survey for U.S. vending operators. We'll publish the aggregated results as the most-cited industry report of 2026. Your inputs shape the picture — and you get the full report a week before public release.

~4 minutes Fully anonymous Early access to report

How many machines do you currently operate?

0 — researching, not yet placed 1–2 3–5 6–15 16–40 40+

What was your average monthly gross revenue per machine in the last 90 days?

Under $500 $500–$1,000 $1,000–$1,500 $1,500–$3,000 $3,000–$6,000 $6,000+ Not sure / haven't measured

Which location type is your most profitable per machine?

Office building Factory / warehouse Gym / fitness Healthcare / medical School / university Hotel / extended stay Apartment / multifamily Other

What kind of machine do you mostly run?

Traditional combo — used Traditional combo — new AI / smart machine Micro market Mixed fleet

How many cold outreaches (calls, emails, walk-ins) does it take you, on average, to land ONE new location?

1–5 6–15 16–30 31–60 More than 60 I work referrals only

What's the #1 thing currently holding back your growth?

Finding good locations Closing locations once I find them Capital / financing Time spent restocking Hiring reliable help Route management / operations Machine reliability / repairs Margins / profitability

Did you grow your route in the last 12 months?

Yes — added 5+ machines Yes — added 1–4 machines Stayed flat Shrunk / removed machines Just started

Anything else you want included in the State of Vending 2026 report? (optional)

Where do you operate? (state — optional, helps with regional cuts)

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State of Vending 2026Operator Survey

State of Vending 2026
Operator Survey