ATM vs VapeTM Vending Machine ROI & Payback Analysis

ATM vs. VapeTM Vending Machine (VTM) Financial Comparison

Assumptions

  • Machine Cost (CAPEX): $3,500 each (ATM & VTM)
  • ATM Volume: 200 txns/month → 2,400 txns/year
  • VTM Volume: 2 txns/day → 60 txns/month → 720 txns/year
  • ATM Transaction: $100 dispense; $3.00 surcharge + $0.25 interchange
  • VTM Transaction: $30 sale; 15% ($4.50) revenue share to venue
  • COGS (VTM): $10.00 per product
  • Credit-Card Fees (VTM): 2.9% × $30 = $0.87 + $0.15 = $1.02
  • Sales Tax (VTM): 8% × $30 = $2.40
  • Working-Capital Cost: 8% p.a. on cash/inventory

1. Per-Transaction Economics

Metric ATM VTM (VapeTM)
Gross Revenue/Txn $3.25 $30.00
Venue Share $1.50 $4.50
Gross Profit/Txn $3.25 − $1.50 = $1.75 $30.00 − $4.50 = $25.50
Variable Costs/Txn — COGS: $10.00
Card fees: $1.02
Sales tax: $2.40
Total: $13.42
Net Profit/Txn (pre-capex) $1.75 $25.50 − $13.42 = $12.08

2. Capital-Cost Allocation

Metric ATM VTM (VapeTM)
Working Capital $10,000 vault $1,000 inventory
Annual Cap Cost (8%) $800 $80
Annual Txn Volume 2,400 720
Capex Cost/Txn $800 ÷ 2,400 = $0.33 $80 ÷ 720 = $0.11
Net Profit/Txn (all-in) $1.75 − $0.33 = $1.42 $12.08 − $0.11 = $11.97

3. Annual Performance

Metric ATM VTM (VapeTM)
Annual Gross Revenue 2,400 × $3.25 = $7,800 720 × $30 = $21,600
Annual Net Profit 2,400 × $1.42 = $3,408 720 × $11.97 = $8,618

4. ROI & Payback

Metric ATM VTM (VapeTM)
Machine Cost $3,500 $3,500
Annual Net Profit $3,408 $8,618
ROI (1st Year) $3,408 ÷ $3,500 ≈ 97.4% $8,618 ÷ $3,500 ≈ 246.2%
Payback Period $3,500 ÷ $3,408 ≈ 1.03 yrs $3,500 ÷ $8,618 ≈ 0.41 yrs (5 mo)

Key Takeaways

  • Per-transaction profit: ATM ≈ $1.42 vs. VTM ≈ $11.97
  • Annual profit per unit: ATM ≈ $3.4K vs. VTM ≈ $8.6K
  • Capital efficiency: VTM ties up only $1K vs. ATM’s $10K
  • ROI & payback: VTM pays back in ~5 months vs. ATM in ~12 months

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Turn-Key Vending Placement & Profit Share: Your Sales Pitch...

Our turn-key vape vending solution makes adding a high-margin retail channel to your venue effortless: all we need is a standard electrical outlet and a bit of wall or floor space. We stock the machines with the hottest-selling disposables at smoke-shop–comparable prices, sourced from state-licensed distributors, and we handle every compliance detail—from securing and maintaining state permits and paying monthly sales tax to providing an integrated ID scanner and “Under 21” signage. You never worry about fees: we absorb credit-card processing, cellular connectivity (no impact on your Wi-Fi), and restock costs. Each month you’ll receive a clear statement showing every day’s transactions and earn a 15% share of gross revenue (about $4–$5 per vape sold)—so at just three sales a day, you’ll collect roughly $500 in passive commission. Our cloud platform lets us monitor and manage the machine remotely, a customer-support sticker ensures help is always at hand, and we automatically replenish inventory as needed—truly a hassle-free way to unlock new income.

What We Provide

Turn-Key Placement

Needs only a standard outlet and small wall or floor space

We deliver, install, and connect via our own wireless device—no hard lines or Wi-Fi required

Premium Inventory & Pricing

Top-selling disposable vapes from state-licensed distributors

Retail prices stay market-aligned ($25 – $35)

Full Compliance & Licensing

We secure and maintain all required state permits

Monthly sales-tax filings and “Under 21” signage handled for you

We Pay All Fees

Credit-card processing, cellular data, and restocking costs covered entirely by VTM

Built-In Age Verification

Integrated ID scanner blocks under-21 purchases at the machine

Remote Management & Support

Cloud dashboard lets us monitor performance in real time

24/7 customer help via sticker QR code/phone number on the machine

Hassle-Free Replenishment

Automatic inventory tracking triggers refills—no service calls, no downtime

What You Earn

Transparent Revenue Share

15 % of gross sales (≈ $4 – $5 per vape)

At just 3 sales/day, that’s about $500/month in passive income

Clear daily transaction statements for complete visibility