Vending machine deals?

robert_harper_2000 · 2 November 2006 at 11:18AM

I have realised we ( in our family pet shop ) all together must spend at least £15 or more on teas & Coffees ( 80p each! ). I would think it would be cheaper to get in someone to plumb in a vending machine which makes them for us!

Anyone done this? any recommendations?

Thanks

jaws77 · 2 November 2006 at 11:41AM

How about a kettle and small fridge???

robert_harper_2000 · 2 November 2006 at 1:27PM

lol no way - staff are way too lazy ... me included!

I have seen the Flavia SB350 Brewer. Best Price so far £895 for outright price

JasonLVC · 2 November 2006 at 4:21PM

In my old job, I rented a plumbed in machine for £27 per month plus the cost of the cartridges. Rental was over three year period so total costs here was £900 over the three eyars of course - the consumables we're very cheap, worked out about 6p per cup.

Very similar to the Flavia machine in terms of how it works and you could always charge customers to help off-set some of the cost.

Reality is though, they are quite expensive in the scheme of things, to buy or rent and even though the consumables are not expensive, they are still dearer than an industrial pack of coffee and teabags from Makro.

What about a coffee perculator as that way, once the coffees made once, it stays warm on the hot plate for ever.

Poppy9 · 2 November 2006 at 4:24PM

Why not give up tea and coffee and just install a water machine. Much better for you!

If staff want hot drinks tell them to bring a flask to work with them!

robert_harper_2000 · 2 November 2006 at 5:26PM

Got second hand well 3 month old with 1 years warranty for £550 + VAT and free starter 200 drinks! Coming to fir it tuesday not bad as was offered in the shops for RRP £1800 but offer £1200!!

Thanks everyone

chriz1000 · 2 November 2006 at 10:02PM

You would be better off with a just buying a Tassimo, just as easy as using a vending machine but tastes a lot better IMO and is a lot easier to clean than any vending machine would be. There’s also the fact it costs under £70.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Tassimo-Freshly-Cappuccino-Machine/dp/B000795X4C