What is more profitable depends on the situation; one always wants to start briskly, but capital limits the scope. But investing large sums in a new business is also risky. That is why often even those businessmen who can afford to buy a small network of machines rent them.
The fact is that by renting several Lavazza coffee machines and installing them, one can gauge demand, assess the level of profitability, and if everything is satisfactory, buy such equipment. To purchase mechanical machines, at least $2,000 is needed; for electronic ones, at least $10,000.
Many manufacturers offer the opportunity to test their machines in a competitive environment. Typically, the rental period is 6 months, after which the lessee either buys the machines or returns them to the manufacturer. How financially beneficial the rental turns out depends on the profitability of the business, the cost of ingredients, and the pricing policy of the vending operator.
In general, renting is off-putting because you have to pay almost half of the profit from the machines without becoming their owner. It can be concluded that renting machines is beneficial for those who need them for a short period – for the duration of an exhibition or another event where good service is required. After all, at seminars and exhibitions, people need snacks and coffee.
Leasing is similar to renting, but allows the operator to gradually buy out the leased equipment along with the rental payments. Typically, this form of leasing is provided for expensive machines. However, for leasing, the entrepreneur must have good turnover and a positive credit history; at the initial stage, it will be difficult to take machines on lease.
There remains a third option – purchasing the necessary equipment. Most often, this is how the vending business of most entrepreneurs in Russia begins. An average network of 20 machines, successfully placed in good locations, can yield a decent profit, and coffee beans for vending and other ingredients can be bought from suppliers. If funds are limited, start with 5 machines, gradually expanding your network.
Based on materials from siba-vending.ru