Plan VM offers a full-service approach for the investment, planning, design and management of vending machine centers and automated retail solutions.
Founded by a 20-year veteran of the vending machine industry, Plan VM offers a wealth of knowledge as well as contacts throughout Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East that offer a wide reach of experience and suppliers.
Today, Plan VM has solidified its reputation as a one-stop solutions provider for vending machine businesses, helping clients identify key opportunities for investments in the market and managing the complete development of vending machine projects. 

OUR SERVICES

Plan VM offers the following services for the vending machine market:


Project
Management

 Investment
Consulting 

Design &
Architecture

Additional Vending
Machine Services  

PROJECT MANAGEMENT



If vending machines aren't yet part of your retail strategy, then they should be!

A well-designed vending machine strategy can offer a strong, consistent revenue stream, and Plan VM can help you make the decisions that will get you there.

There are a lot of factors that go into the implementation of a vending machine center and project. You have to understand your strategy, the kind of vending machines you want to include, where they should be located, the architecture of the space and so much more.

Plan VM will work with you to manage and implement the complete development of your vending machine project, including:

A well-designed vending machine strategy can offer a strong, consistent revenue stream, and Plan VM can help you make the decisions that will get you there.

There are a lot of factors that go into the implementation of a vending machine center and project. You have to understand your strategy, the kind of vending machines you want to include, where they should be located, the architecture of the space and so much more.



Plan VM will work with you to manage and implement the complete development of your vending machine project, including:

  • Determining project objectives and strategy
  • Conducting market research and analysis
  • Developing a complete business plan and marketing strategy
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Implementing pilot runs and assessing risks
  • Monitoring and reporting progress
  • Consulting on business challenges and growth opportunities

INVESTMENT CONSULTING


The vending machine market, and the world of automated retail in general, is increasingly lucrative

From innovations in vending machine technology like cashless payments, to the expansion of vending machine design and inventory outside of just refreshments, there are dozens of opportunities with investment potential.

With decades of experience in the vending machine market and contacts around the world, Plan VM can help you identify the best investment opportunities for your foray into the world of vending machines and automated retail. We will help you find the companies making impressive strides in new technologies, innovating the type of products and merchandise that can be vended, and so much more.

  • Identifying and pitching investment opportunities for vending machines and automated retail
  • Negotiating and liaising investment agreements and funds
  • Meeting with new ventures to understand potential within vending machine market
  • Meeting with relevant consultants (HR, real estate, vendors) to best assess and execute the investment
  • Analyzing risks and feasibility of all investments
  • Consulting on all investment matters: financial allotment, mergers and acquisitions, new market entry, technology advice, marketing strategy, etc.

DESIGN & LOCATION



There are two critical components to ensuring that a vending machine business is sustainable and profitable: location and design

If you're establishing a vending machine center, is it located near a steady stream of people willing to spend money on snacks and beverages?


If adding a few solitary machines to an existing building or center, are they placed in an easily accessible spot?


How do the machines look? Are the products placed in a strategic way to draw the eye to bestsellers?


The answers to these questions and other related decisions are at the center of a successful vending machine business.


Plan VM will help you make the best decisions regarding location and design through:

  • Extensive market surveys, including insights from your actual customer base
  • Location and market surveys through GIS (Geographical Information System) to find the most strategic positions for your vending machine centers
  • Alternative placement options, for example high footfall areas that can't support full stores (ex. train stations, schools, sports venues, public squares, etc.)
  • Architectural planning to enhance the entire vending machine center and make it more appealing
  • Design consulting to assess the most strategic placements in your machine
  • Vendor mediations to pair you with the optimal partner for the tactical design and architecture

ADDITIONAL VENDING
MACHINE SERVICES



Plan VM provides a full range of services and solutions for the development and management of a vending machine business.

In addition to consulting and investment services, Plan VM offers the following activities for vending and automated retail businesses:

• Acquisition

• Allocation

• Installation

• Operation

• Storage

• Distribution

• Sales

• Software

• Support

• Rentals

• Sales

Telemetry

Plan VM can also help you improve your selling performance through the use of telemetry software that provides remote monitoring of your machine in real-time. You can analyze your customer habits according to different times and locations, and adapt your sales strategy accordingly. Plan VM provides and customizes telemetry software to provide:

  • Deep user insights
  • Better machine management
  • Real time alerts
  • Access to accurate information
  • On-site data

NEWS & NOTES

Recent Articles

Japan to OK sales of duty-free goods in vending machines amid labor crunch

The government is ready to approve a plan to sell duty-free goods in vending machines to address Japan’s labor shortage, especially in areas outside of big cities, government sources said Monday.Duty-free items such as cosmetics, character goods and watches will be sold in vending machines providing a tourist’s identification can be verified through facial recognition and passport data, the sources said. With the rising number of foreign visitors to Japan, the government believes resolving the labor shortage will stimulate tourist consumption.
The vending machines must be connected to the internet and able to automatically send records of each sale to the country’s customs clearance system. They will be installed in airports, train stations and shopping malls where tourists congregate.
At present, duty-free shops need human staff to verify the identification of customers from overseas.
As the number of foreign tourists has increased, the number of duty-free shops across the country has more than quintupled in the last five years to around 52,000, according to the Japan Tourism Agency. The number of employees has not risen at the same rate.


7-Eleven Pilots CBD Vending Machines In Colorado

BOULDER and DENVER, CO — 7-Eleven customers in Boulder and Denver, CO, can skip the line and grab CBD products on the go from Greenbox Robotics vending machines inside the two pilot c- stores, according to an article in Forbes.
The high-tech machines being piloted by the nation’s largest convenience store chain to control theft, reduce labor and speed the purchase process control access via an age and ID verification system, to ensure products are dispensed only to those legally allowed to purchase them. 


Crazy food vending machines

While chips, candy and soda fill most vending machines you'll come across, these bizarre vending machines will make you do a double take and rethink what you thought you knew about coin-operated snack dispensers.
Live crabs, China If you thought vending machines were created to make snacking easier, think again. At this vending machine in Shanghai you are served a live crab. Simply stick some cash in and out crawls lunch, you just have to kill it first.&

Upcoming Exhibitions and Expos



VENDEX Exhibition
Detrop Thessaloniki

China International Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities Fair

NBVA Conference & Tradeshow

Vendexpo

Expo Antad & Alimentaria

Vending Paris
Saudi International Soft Drink & Vending Machine Expo The China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show National Automatic Merchandising Association Vending Expo
VENDITALIA

EXPO VENDING & OCS 2020 European Vending Experience

VendASEAN

CANADA VENDING EXPO 2020 Vending Expo Ukraine

Eu Vend & coffeena

CONTACT US

If you're looking to break into the automated retail market, or hoping to take your vending machine business to the next level, contact Plan VM today for an initial consultation!



Address:
10 000 Zagreb,
Poljicka 5/V,
Croatia

Email:
info@plan-vm.com