What the free cigarette vending machine program includes
Everything needed to get a cigarette vending machine working on your site is covered. You provide the floor space and a power point; we provide the machine and the ongoing service.
Free cigarette machines are supplied to licensed venues only, fully stocked and serviced, with all compliance handled at installation.
- Machine supply, delivery and installation at no cost
- Restocking scheduled from real sales data, not a fixed roster
- Breakdown attendance, parts and preventative servicing included
- Cash, card and mobile payment acceptance fitted as standard
- No contract, no rental and no minimum term — the machine can be removed on request
Products your free cigarette vending machine can stock
A free cigarette vending machine is loaded with cigarettes and tobacco lines held behind a compliant staff-controlled cabinet. Before the machine goes in we run a short planogram consultation so the selections match what your people actually buy.
The range is reviewed after the first few restocks. Slow lines are swapped out, popular lines get more facings, and you can request healthier options or remove specific products at any time.
Where free cigarette vending machines work best
This machine suits licensed pubs, clubs, hotels and gaming rooms. Capacity is 8 to 16 selections with staff-release operation at the bar.
If your site is smaller or the traffic is seasonal, we may recommend a different machine or a combination unit instead. We would rather place the right machine than pull an underperforming one out three months later.
Machine specifications
- Staff-activated release so no sale happens without an attendant
- Blank, non-advertising fascia to meet display rules
- Lockable cabinet with audit trail on every vend
- Compact footprint suited to gaming rooms and back bars
Free program compared with buying
Both options work — it depends on whether you want an amenity with zero admin, or an asset that earns.
| Free program | Buy the machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Nil | From $1,650 + GST |
| Restocking | We do it | You do it |
| Servicing and parts | Included | Your responsibility |
| Who keeps the sales income | We do | You do |
| Best for | Workplaces wanting staff amenity | Operators and sites wanting revenue |
Frequently asked questions
Is a free vending machine really free?
Yes. There is no purchase price, no rental, no service fee and no lock-in contract. We own the machine, deliver it, install it, stock it and service it. Our return comes from the products sold, so staff simply pay normal retail prices at the machine.
How long does installation take?
Most installations are completed in under an hour once the site is approved. You need a standard 10 amp power point within about two metres and a level floor with clear access.
Who restocks and repairs the machine?
We do. Restocking frequency is based on your machine's telemetry and sales history, and breakdown attendance is included at no cost to the site.
Are cigarette vending machines legal in Australia?
They are permitted in licensed venues under state tobacco legislation, provided the machine carries no product advertising and every sale is released by a staff member. Rules differ by state, so we confirm the requirements for your venue before installation.
Who is responsible for compliance?
The venue holds the tobacco retail obligations, but we set the machine up to meet display and staff-control requirements and brief your team at handover.
Want a free cigarette vending machine at your site?
Send through your site details and we will confirm whether your location qualifies, usually the same business day.
