On average, it cost $250 – $1,500 a month to put a vending machine in a mall. Most malls will charge you a fixed monthly rent, and if you make above a certain threshold of revenue (usually around $2,000) they will charge you an additional percentage of sales, usually 10% of all sales above $2,000.
For example, if you sell $2,500 worth of goods in your vending machine, you would have to pay the mall an additional $50. Let’s go over everything you need to know:
How to Get Your Vending Machine In A Mall
To get your vending machine in your local mall, reach out to the leasing agency and pitch your idea. The job of the leasing agents is to fill as much space as possible, so they need people like you to give them calls.
Not all malls have vending programs, and you won’t know until you call. In general, high end malls, like the King of Prussia Mall, don’t allow vending.
Mall Vending Machine Cost Breakdown
The monthly expenses to maintain your mall vending business go beyond just the monthly rent the mall charges, chances are you’ll have to have general liability insurance. Depending on the policy, expect to pay an additional $50 – $200 a month for this insurance. Some malls also charge a monthly fee for trash pickup, so make sure to read the contract you’re signing so you can project out your monthly expenses and see if it’s worth it.
