Vending Machine Route & Unit ROI Solver

Model unit cash flow, inventory product margins (Costco/Sam's Club wholesale), card reader processing fees, and host location commission splits.

Machine & Location Economics

Route Economics

Number of Machines

Cost per Machine ($)

Daily Vends / Items Sold per Machine

Average Item Vend Price ($)

Wholesale Product Cost (COGS %)

Location Owner Commission (%)

Credit Card Reader Processing (%)

Fuel & Route Expenses ($/mo)

Route Profit & Cash Flow Verdict

HIGH CASH SPREAD

Net Monthly Cash Flow

+$2,557 / mo

Annual Net Profit

+$30,684 / yr

Cash-on-Cash Equipment ROI

365.3% / year

Full machine capital payback ($8,400) in 3.28 months.

💡 Route Strategy Insight:

High-traffic commercial placements (distribution warehouses, trade schools, auto repair shops) with 35+ vends/day generate 300%+ annualized returns on equipment capital.