San Jose, CA
$1,700 monthly in documented cash flow from this single vending machine placement in San Jose. The numbers work cleanly: $31,400 gross revenue annually with $20,400 in seller's discretionary earnings,...
Cash Flow: $20,400
Vending Machine Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line
Growing Gym Vending Route — 17 Machines, Contract to Expand to 42
Vacaville, CA
Established vending machine route with exclusive placement inside a national fitness-gym franchise locations. Currently operating 17 machines generating $142,000 annual revenue with strong per-machine...
Cash Flow: $26,000
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Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive, Lucrative
Los Angeles, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Advanced Unattended Retail Machines Business serving the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-passive ownership, strong margins, and significant room for growth. These modern,...
Cash Flow: $188,000
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Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
National City, CA
Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...
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Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
Start Up
Turnkey phone-charging station business featuring 120 power-bank rental stations and custom mobile app. Complete technology platform allows customers to rent charged power banks via QR code or card at...
2
Would You Like to get started in the Vending Machine Industry?
Start Up
For the past five years, I’ve helped individuals successfully break into the vending machine industry by offering proven, results-driven opportunities tailored to different investment levels and...
2
Turnkey Self-service Printing & Photo Shop in Downtown Claremont
Claremont, CA
Turnkey self-service photo and printing shop located inside a well-established multi-business retail location in Claremont, California. The business provides convenient self-service passport and ID...
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Cash Flow: $7,000
Large Vending Location
Victorville, CA
Location is open 7 days a week. I fill up every Friday. Keep all the money, no commission, Great part time work. I spend 2 hours a week on location. I pull out about 115.00 cash daily. I will train...
Cash Flow: $23,500
High Traffic Locations seeking reliable owner operator LA
Arcadia, CA
Many locations want our machines need someone who can scale. **What’s Included:** • **2 Established Machines** currently generating approximately $20,000 in annual income • **2 Fresh machines at...
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Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Vending Machine Route for Sale
California
Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...
My Salon Suite
Franchise
Available Nationwide
My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $454,838
LA Based ATM Business - Great Cash Flow & Management in Place
Los Angeles, CA
Listing Details: - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Number of Units: 61 - Terminal Brand: GenMega & Hyosung - Age of Machines: 2-6 years - Established: 2019 For sale: A profitable ATM route consisting of...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Healthy Vending with Healthy ProfitsSOLD
Lake Forest, CA
2 Established machines 3 to be placed, can scale business. Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier...
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1 Vending Route - Northern California
California
Enter the industry with a low-cost! › Turnkey opportunity featuring established locations and dependable cash flow! › Low overhead model with minimal staffing required › Simple, scalable operation...
Cash Flow: $16,480
Modern Vending Business
Los Angeles, CA
Vending machine business offers an opportunity for buyers seeking semi-passive income. The business consists of a network of well-maintained, contemporary machines supplying snacks, drinks, and...
Cash Flow: $153,000
Vending Machine Equipment sale
Asset Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Asset Sale: Vending Machine Equipment Collection This asset sale offers a collection of vending machine equipment in very good condition, perfect for entrepreneurs looking to enter the vending machine...
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Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Turnkey Smart Vending Business Asset
Asset Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
OFFERING SUMMARY: • Asking Price: $10,000 • Original Turnkey DFY Acquisition Basis: $27,000 (Represents a 63% / $17,000 capital expenditure savings) • Asset Type: Commercial Unattended Smart Retail...
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Asset sale-Vending Equipment Package: 5 Machines + Parts + Card Reader
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
EQUIPMENT & PARTS 3x Xingyuan XY-DLY-10C-21.5 Dual-Cabinet Combo Sets (NEW, never deployed) - Each set is one combo machine with two full-size cabinets (main + secondary), both combo, operating as a...
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Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Vending Location
Santa Monica, CA
Mosquito Joe
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Los Angeles County 10 Machine Vending Route
Huntington Beach, CA
Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Laundromat in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
13 Machine Vending Route For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Vending Machine Route
Los Angeles County, CA
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
Northern California Vending, Micromarket & Coffee Route
Dixon, CA
Water vending machines
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
Standalone Commercial Snack & Coffee Vending Machines For Sale!!!
Asset Sale
Hollywood, CA
FASTSIGNS
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Buy or Sell a Vending Machine in California
Vending machine businesses listed on BizBuySell include operations that generate revenue through the sale of snacks, beverages, and other convenience items via self-service machines. These businesses are known for low overhead, high margins, and minimal staffing requirements, making them attractive to semi-absentee or first-time buyers. Business models typically involve route-based operations with recurring income from strategically placed machines in offices, schools, gyms, and high-traffic public areas. Many listings feature established machine placements, consistent cash flow, and flexible schedules for restocking and maintenance. Some businesses also include inventory, service vehicles, or proprietary technology—offering scalable, low-maintenance opportunities in the automated retail and passive income space.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 13 |
| Asking Price | $69,950 |
| Reported Revenue | $46,035 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $23,500 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $69,950 | $178,500 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Vending Machine Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $20,000 | $12,806 |
| Median | $46,035 | $23,500 |
| Upper Quartile | $180,000 | $64,188 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Vending Machine Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 1.22 | 1.96 |
| Median | 1.51 | 2.73 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.67 | 3.57 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Vending Machine in California?
The median asking price for an established Vending Machine in California is $69,950, though prices range from under $35,000 to well over $178,500.
How much do Vending Machine Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Vending Machine Businesses in California is $46,035 and owners earn a median of $23,500, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Vending Machine?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Vending Machine Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 1.22 to 1.67, with a median of 1.51. Earning multiples range from 1.96 to 3.57, with the median at 2.73. This means the typical Vending Machine in California may ask for around 1.51 times its annual revenue, and 2.73 times its annual owner earnings.
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