Vending Machine ROI Calculator

Vending machine ROI calculator

Move the sliders to estimate what your machines could earn each month. Every cost and fee is already included, so the profit you see is what you keep.

Step 1 · Your machines

Tap a preset for a quick start, then fine-tune below.

1
130
$4,000
$3,000$30,000
Step 2 · Your sales
210

Roughly how many people pass each machine per day.

01,000
6%

Of the people who pass by, how many buy something. Workplaces convert higher than public spots.

0%15%
PublicResidentialWorkplace
$3.00
$0$30
VendingMicro-marketRetail
60%

Your markup after paying for the products you sell.

0%90%
Snack & drinkFresh foodSpecialty
Advanced settings, costs & fees Already included in your estimate. Open only to adjust.
30
2031
2
15
5%

Applied to product cost. Covers supplier handling, inbound shipping, and restocking.

3%10%
VMFS Paid to VMFS, AI system & platform
AI Recognition fee $0.07 per completed sale. Turns on automatically with AI Cloud. $0 Auto
3rd party Paid to outside providers, optional

Monthly fixed fees scale with machine count. Per-sale fees apply across all sales. Uncheck optional items to see the impact on your profit.

Your estimate
Estimated monthly profit
$895
After all costs and fees, across 1 machine.
Monthly revenue
$2,268
378 sales
Payback
5 mo
$4,000 cost
Per machine
$895
profit / month
Revenue$2,268
Product & supplier costs−$952
Card fees & commission−$352
Platform & service fees−$117
Net monthly profit$895
Show full breakdown
Product cost−$907
Processing & supplier fee−$45
Card processing fees−$126
Location commission−$227
VMFS AI Cloud−$40
AI Recognition−$26
Weight sensor−$11
SIM card−$15
Card reader−$10

Estimates only. Your results depend on product mix, location terms, and fees. Open advanced settings to model your exact setup.