Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Vending Machine Operators
http://www.ibisworld.com
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
Cygnus Business Media
State of the Vending Industry Report
http://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/magazine/autm
Annual state of the vending industry report provides an in-depth look at trends in the industry, and
includes current and historical trend data for overall sales, sales by operator size, and sales by
product category. Report is included in the June/July digital edition of Automatic Merchandiser Magazine
and can be viewed free online.
Vending Times, Inc.
Census of the Industry
http://www.vendingtimes.com/ME2/default.asp
Select "Industry Statistics"
Annual survey of vending machine operators provides information and commentary on industry performance
and trends, and includes statistical data for total sales, sales by product, number of machines and
machine locations, and sales by major product category. Table of contents can be viewed free online.
Vending Machine Operators
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research industry profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, business challenges, issues, trends, and opportunities, and include a five-year
industry growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
National Automatic Merchandising Association
Vending 101
http://www.vending.org/images/pdfs/vending/vending101.pdf
Introductory guide provides an overview of the vending industry, with topics covered including types
of vending operations, machines, products, profitability, and more, and also includes an extensive
glossary. All information is available free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Vending Businesses
http://bookstore.entrepreneur.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects of
starting a business and running it successfully.
Mintel Group Ltd.
Vending Market Research Report
http://store.mintel.com/ Search for above title
Market research report provides in-depth analysis of the U.S. vending market, with topics covered
including market size and forecast, market drivers, food and beverage segment performance, consumer
purchasing attributes, and more. Detailed table of contents which includes key points from the report
can be viewed free online.
Industry Financial Ratios
Vending Machine Operators
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "454210"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios vending machine companies.
Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up versions. Sample
financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Automatic Merchandising Association
NAMA Operating Ratio Report
http://members.vending.org/iMISpublic/Core/Orders/category.aspx?catid=70
Annual operating ratio survey for vending machine, office coffee, and foodservice operators allows
users to compare their financial and operating performance with other similar firms, with survey results
broken out by annual sales volume (under $2 million and over $2 million) and level of profitability
(typical vs. high profit).
National Automatic Merchandising Association
NAMA Wage Rates and Benefits Survey
http://members.vending.org/iMISpublic/Core/Orders/category.aspx?catid=70
Annual wage and benefits survey provides detailed analysis of executive and employee compensation,
including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and fringe benefits, for vending machine, office coffee,
and foodservice operators, with compensation data broken down by company sales volume and geographic
region.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Vending Machine Operators
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for vending machine operators and more
than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by
BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
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