Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42
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17 machines earning, 42 under contract — a growing gym route
Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine performance averaging $543 monthly and trending upward 30% year-over-year. Top-performing locations exceed $900 per machine monthly at approximately 53% product margins.
Key Business Highlights:
• Signed multi-year contract to expand from 17 to 42 locations (25 additional machines ready for deployment)
• Exclusive in-venue positioning within captive, health-minded, high-traffic audience
• All equipment owned free and clear with no debt
• Cashless, remotely monitored systems for operational efficiency
• Health-focused product mix (energy drinks, protein, functional beverages) aligned with gym environment
• Secondary machine resale revenue stream
Financial Overview:
• Annual Revenue: $142,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $26,000
• FF&E Value: $150,000
• Inventory Value: $10,000
Growth Potential:
• Contracted expansion to 42 locations projects ~$274,000 annual run-rate
• Additional franchise locations available for further expansion
• Product mix optimization opportunities
• Cross-selling potential for phone-charging stations
The business operates with minimal labor requirements and includes comprehensive training covering operations, routing, supplier relationships, and expansion guidance. Owner provides 2-4 weeks hands-on training with introductions to host locations and national gym contacts. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
Ideal for existing vending operators seeking route expansion or entrepreneurs wanting a proven business model with documented growth trajectory in the expanding automated retail sector.
Key Business Highlights:
• Signed multi-year contract to expand from 17 to 42 locations (25 additional machines ready for deployment)
• Exclusive in-venue positioning within captive, health-minded, high-traffic audience
• All equipment owned free and clear with no debt
• Cashless, remotely monitored systems for operational efficiency
• Health-focused product mix (energy drinks, protein, functional beverages) aligned with gym environment
• Secondary machine resale revenue stream
Financial Overview:
• Annual Revenue: $142,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $26,000
• FF&E Value: $150,000
• Inventory Value: $10,000
Growth Potential:
• Contracted expansion to 42 locations projects ~$274,000 annual run-rate
• Additional franchise locations available for further expansion
• Product mix optimization opportunities
• Cross-selling potential for phone-charging stations
The business operates with minimal labor requirements and includes comprehensive training covering operations, routing, supplier relationships, and expansion guidance. Owner provides 2-4 weeks hands-on training with introductions to host locations and national gym contacts. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
Ideal for existing vending operators seeking route expansion or entrepreneurs wanting a proven business model with documented growth trajectory in the expanding automated retail sector.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Employees
- 1 Part-time
- Facilities & Assets
- No storefront or lease needed. Machines sit in third-party host venues (national gym locations) — no rent, no real estate, no building overhead. Spare machines and product are stored at the owner's shop and relocate easily; the business can be run from home with a vehicle for restocking.
All equipment is owned free and clear, with no debt to assume. Included in the sale:
17 machines placed and earning in host locations
Additional machines ready for the 25 contracted new locations
Product inventory (in-machine plus backstock)
Cashless payments (card, e-scanner, mobile wallet) and remote monitoring
Supplier accounts, brand, and monitoring app access
FF&E ~$150,000; inventory ~$10,000 — both included. No real estate included. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Automated retail is a large, steady, and growing category, and health-focused vending — energy drinks, protein, and functional beverages — is one of its fastest-moving segments and a natural fit for the gym environment.
This route's key advantage is placement: the machines sit inside locations of a national fitness-gym franchise, a captive, high-traffic, health-minded audience with little to no competing on-site options. That exclusive in-venue position is difficult for an outside operator to replicate and creates a durable moat.
The signed contract to expand to 42 locations locks in growth ahead of competitors, and the same relationship offers a clear runway to add more of the franchise's locations nationwide. Equipment is cashless and remotely monitored, keeping the operation efficient and scalable versus traditional vending routes. - Opportunities for Growth
- Priced on today's numbers, with clear upside ahead for a new owner:
Deploy the 25 contracted machines — a signed 2.5-year deal takes the route from 17 to 42 locations, roughly doubling revenue (~$274K/yr run-rate at 42).
Add more locations in the same national gym franchise — a proven, repeatable template.
Optimize the product mix toward top-selling, high-margin items; per-machine sales are already up ~30% year over year.
Cross-sell phone-charging stations (available separately) into the same venues for a second revenue stream.
Most of the built-in growth still remains ahead for the buyer.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is focusing on other ventures.
- Transition Support
- The owner will provide hands-on training to ensure a smooth handover. Transition support includes:
2–4 weeks of training on daily operations — restocking, routing, product ordering, and the monitoring app
Introductions to host locations and the national-gym contact for the expansion sites
Transfer of supplier and product accounts
Guidance on placing the 25 contracted machines and optimizing the product mix
The business is simple to operate and low-labor, making it well suited to a first-time owner or an existing operator. Possible seller financing available for a well-qualified buyer.
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- 2529802
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