Three ways to get a commercial drink machine
Buyers who want the margin run their own machine and buy stock at wholesale. Sites that just want cold drinks without the admin take a placement. Both are commercially sensible; the wrong answer is buying a machine and then discovering nobody on site wants to fill it.
| Option | Upfront cost | Who stocks it | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free placement | $0 | We do | Sites with 30+ daily users |
| Buy used / refurbished | From $1,950 + GST | You do | Operators and self-managed sites |
| Buy new | From $4,950 + GST | You do | Sites wanting warranty and latest telemetry |
Payment system and transport are quoted separately on purchases.
What to ask any drink machine supplier
The last question is the one that separates a supplier from a vendor. If a supplier will not talk about slow-moving lines, they have never had to clear them.
- Is the refrigeration deck serviceable in Australia, and can you get a compressor and control board quickly?
- Does the machine ship with an MDB-compatible controller so any cashless reader can be fitted later?
- Is telemetry included, and do you get the sales data or only the supplier?
- What is the real delivery cost to your postcode, and does it include a tail-lift and positioning?
- Who owns the stock, and who wears it when a line does not sell?
What our service actually covers
As a supplier we cover the whole life of the machine, not just the sale.
- Machine selection against your headcount, footprint and power supply
- Payment system fit-out — cashless reader from $550 installed, coin mech and note reader options
- Delivery and positioning nationwide, including regional freight
- Planogram and first-fill advice so the machine earns from week one
- Ongoing parts, spares and service support after handover
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply drink machines outside the capital cities?
Yes. We freight machines to regional Australia every week. Transport is quoted on your postcode and access, and we tell you upfront if a site needs a tail-lift or two-person delivery.
What does a commercial drink vending machine cost?
Used and refurbished refrigerated drink machines run from $1,950 to $4,950 + GST plus payment system and transport. New machines start higher and carry a full manufacturer warranty.
Can you fit cashless payment to a machine we already own?
In most cases yes, provided the machine has an MDB controller. A new cashless reader is from $550 installed.
Do you sell drinks stock as well as machines?
We can advise on wholesale supply and planograms. Buyers who want no stock involvement at all are usually better served by a free placement.
Talk to us about a drink machine
Tell us your site, headcount and preferred drinks and we will come back with the best option — free placement, hire or purchase.