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Vending Machine Location Evaluation Checklist

Score any candidate site in 10 minutes — before you sign the contract.

Version: 1.0 Date: 2026 Sections: 5 Time: ~10 min

Use this checklist before signing any placement agreement. Fill in observed numbers, score each item 0–5 (rubric below), then total the score and check the verdict band. Sites scoring below 60 should be renegotiated or skipped — a bad location locks in months of underperformance before you can exit.

1Foot Traffic & Audience

✓	Criterion	Observed (fill in)	Score 0–5
	Daily foot traffic past machine position (not building entrance)
	Dwell time at the location (waiting area > transit corridor)
	Demographic fit (product mix matches audience)
	Captive audience (captive > passing traffic)
	Peak vs off-peak ratio (steady > spiky)

2Competition & Substitutes

✓	Criterion	Observed	Score 0–5
	Existing vending machines within 50m
	Convenience store / kiosk within 100m
	On-site food/beverage service hours (does it close when yours runs?)
	Exclusivity available in contract

3Site & Operations

✓	Criterion	Observed	Score 0–5
	Power outlet within 2m, stable voltage
	WiFi / 4G signal at the position (for telemetry)
	Visibility from main traffic path
	Security (CCTV, lighting, footfall after hours)
	Access for restocking (cart route, no stairs)

4Contract Terms

✓	Term	Negotiated?	Score 0–5
	Commission or fixed rent (rate written)
	Initial term ≤ 12 months
	90-day mutual exit clause
	Underperformance replacement right
	Electricity / fee responsibility clear

5ROI Projection

✓	Figure	Your estimate	Confidence 0–5
	Expected monthly revenue (low / realistic / high)
	Gross margin %
	Monthly operating cost (rent + electric + fees)
	Total startup cost (hardware + inventory + install)
	Calculated payback months (startup ÷ net monthly profit)