Vending Machine Side Hustle

Help me evaluate and start a vending machine side hustle.

Budget: [AMOUNT TO INVEST]
Location access: [OFFICE / GYM / SCHOOL / SHOPPING CENTRE / NEED TO FIND]

Experience: [NONE / RESEARCHED]

Provide:
1. **Business Model**: How vending machines make money and typical margins
2. **Machine Types**: Traditional, healthy, coffee, combo — which is best to start
3. **Location Strategy**: How to find and secure profitable locations
4. **Machine Sourcing**: Where to buy machines (new, refurbished, supplier relationships)
5. **Product Selection**: What to stock for maximum profit
6. **Location Agreement**: What to negotiate with location owners
7. **Financial Projections**: Realistic monthly income per machine
8. **Maintenance**: How much time maintenance and restocking takes
9. **Scaling**: When and how to add more machines
10. **Legal**: Permits, insurance, and food safety requirements

Help me evaluate and start a vending machine side hustle.

Budget: [AMOUNT TO INVEST]
Location access: [OFFICE / GYM / SCHOOL / SHOPPING CENTRE / NEED TO FIND]
Experience: [NONE / RESEARCHED]

Provide:
1. **Business Model**: How vending machines make money and typical margins
2. **Machine Types**: Traditional, healthy, coffee, combo — which is best to start
3. **Location Strategy**: How to find and secure profitable locations
4. **Machine Sourcing**: Where to buy machines (new, refurbished, supplier relationships)
5. **Product Selection**: What to stock for maximum profit
6. **Location Agreement**: What to negotiate with location owners
7. **Financial Projections**: Realistic monthly income per machine
8. **Maintenance**: How much time maintenance and restocking takes
9. **Scaling**: When and how to add more machines
10. **Legal**: Permits, insurance, and food safety requirements