Types of Vending Machines available

There are basically two categories of vending machines available in the vending industry. First one is coin operated machines and the second one is non-coin operated vending machines. Coin-operated machines that are intended for public areas, students, office staff, etc for lunchrooms or lounge. These machines are operated very frequently. The criteria for approving installation of these types of machines are accessibility, sufficient patron demand, proximity to plumbing and electrical services, compliance with building and fire codes and reasonable likelihood of a self-sustaining operation. Regarding non-coin operated machines that are suitable for student or staff lounge/lunchrooms with low-volume requirements. The usability of these machines is much less than the coin operated vending machines. These second category machines are semi-automatic, attached to building plumbing, and brew coffee by the cup or pot from specially packed grounds furnished by the vending contractor. There is no provision on the machine for collecting money, so costs must be assumed by personnel in the using department.