Why Water and Ice Vending | Ice House America

Why start an ice and water vending business?

Vending machines are a great passive business idea that is both flexible and versatile. There are many different vending machines to choose from, so how can you decide which is right for you?

Ice and water vending is a great choice for many reasons. There’s no inventory, so you don’t have to take time to restock your machine. There’s also constant, steady demand; everyone on the planet can use ice and water! With the right placement, the ROI is also high for an ice and water vending machine—you just pay for the utility costs. Let’s take a closer look at each of these advantages.

Hot Opportunity

Ice vending is the fastest-growing segment of the $4 billion retail ice business. The percentage of ice vending sales versus other ice industry segments continues to grow every year.

Total retail ice sales estimated today at $4 billion
Over 1.25 billion lbs. of ice sold annually at ice vending machines
IHA machines sell more ice than any other ice vending network. Our network is the third largest ice seller in the US and we’re quickly catching up to the traditional ice-selling giants.
Owner-operators benefit from bankable ROI, low-cost entry, and a scalable business model
Consumers receive the freshest ice at a wholesale prices

High Revenue Potential

Since ice vending machines make ice and dispense water on-the-spot, with no need for shipping and storage, you can sell ice and water cheaper than most stores, while also making more money. For customers, getting vended ice instead of convenience store ice is more economical, and you’re also making more money. It’s a win-win!

No Inventory

Vending machines can be a great passive business for those looking for extra income that doesn’t take too much time away from their regular work, but restocking a vending machine can be a hassle. Ice and water vending machines require no restocking! These machines connect directly to electricity and water lines, and they filter water and dispense ice automatically.

Recession-Proof Business

Ice and water vending machines are also not subject to changes in consumer tastes, like some other machines. Ice and water is a simple, constant, and reliable product that will never lose demand. When recessions strike, our machines continue to show steady demand. That’s because customers need ice to keep their food and drinks cold on the road, and this isn’t something they can simply give up.

Remote Monitoring

Ice House American ice and water vending machines can enable our remote monitoring program, SmartIce. This allows you to track your sales, monitor your machine, and manage any issues from your smartphone, laptop, or tablet. For busy professionals and entrepreneurs that are on-the-go, there’s nothing easier!

Longevity

Some vending machines aren’t built to last, while others can stand for decades. IHA ice and water vending machines are American-made from the highest quality materials, so they will continue to dispense fresh, clean, cold ice and water for years to come. Many IHA business owners actually pass their machines on to their children when they want to retire. Others sell their machines for even more than their original value, helping them with a more comfortable retirement or helping them start their next venture.

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