5 STEPS TO YOUR OWN COFFEE BUSINESS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FROM EASYVENDING

Coffee vending business is one of those areas where there is always a high demand for the product and there is an opportunity to make a stable good income. People drink coffee in the morning, at lunch and even in the evening, appreciate the convenience and speed of service, so they are often looking for a “coffee to go” format. Thanks to this, coffee machines have long since transformed from an additional option into a separate business with high profit potential.

But how to start such a business? Do you need years of experience and special knowledge? Actually, no. EasyVending, the No. 1 vending company in Ukraine, offers step-by-step instructions that will help you start your own coffee business from scratch.

EasyVending has been developing the vending industry in Ukraine for over 15 years, offering its partners and clients reliable coffee and snack vending equipment, high-quality ingredients from the best European manufacturers, specialized training in the first “Vending Academy” in Ukraine, as well as an easy start in business with a franchise of self-service coffee shops BrewBud.

Step 1. Choosing and testing a location

Location is the foundation of your business. Even the most modern coffee machine will not be able to generate profit if it is placed in a “quiet” place without visitors.

The best places to place machines:

• large offices and business centers;
• train stations, airports and other transport hubs;
• educational institutions (institutes, schools, courses, etc.);
• medical centers, hospitals and clinics (public and private);
• fitness centers, yoga centers, dance studios;
• shopping and shopping and entertainment centers.

In addition to these points, there are a number of less obvious locations that can also bring high income.

It is important not only to find a passable place, but also to test it. EasyVending advises to conduct monitoring at the selected location for several days: count the flow of people, pay attention to the behavior of visitors (whether they take coffee in neighboring establishments, whether they have time for a snack), analyze the presence, quantity and quality of competitors nearby. This approach will help to avoid random decisions and choose a truly profitable point.

After installing the device, you will also need to allocate time for testing and “boosting” the point: counting the number of sales per day relative to total traffic, analyzing what is being sold, conducting audience surveys, and studying customer needs.

Step 2. Visiting the showroom to get acquainted with the equipment

A coffee machine is the heart of your business. And here it is important not to buy a pig in a poke. EasyVending provides such an opportunity – in the company’s showroom in Kyiv you can see with your own eyes the modern Jetinno coffee equipment, which we ourselves use in our BrewBud self-service coffee shop franchise, evaluate the functionality and even taste the drinks.

“These are no longer the same instant drinks that everyone remembers. Modern machines offer quality that is not inferior to coffee shops, and we see this trend growing. This is a new level of coffee machines and self-service coffee shops that quickly prepare high-quality drinks,” says Dmitry Kurenkov, CEO and co-founder of the company.

Important parameters to pay attention to when choosing coffee equipment:

• speed of coffee preparation;
• ability to prepare both hot and cold drinks;
• quality of espresso, which is the basis for most other drinks;
• ease of control and user interface;
• energy efficiency;
• availability of telemetry for remote management and balance control;
• possibility of cashless and contactless payment (must-have in the modern world).

Visiting a showroom and consulting with specialists helps you avoid mistakes and immediately understand which equipment is right for your location and budget.

Step 3. Selection and installation of coffee machines

The right machine is half the battle. EasyVending helps you choose equipment for your specific needs:

• compact solutions for small offices;
• productive and capacious coffee machines for high-traffic retail outlets;
• machines that can prepare not only classic coffee, but also brewed tea, rafas and drinks from fruit concentrates – for luxury retail outlets.

The machines are installed by EasyVending technical specialists who connect the equipment to the network, configure the recipe and test it. This saves the entrepreneur unnecessary headaches and allows you to start working immediately.

Step 4. Supply of quality ingredients

What makes coffee delicious? Not only the equipment, but also quality ingredients: coffee beans, powdered milk and cream, drink mixes. After all, no one will return to the machine if the coffee is watery or tasteless.

EasyVending provides the vending business in Ukraine with proven products:

• premium quality coffee beans: 100% Arabica and blends with Robusta;
• powdered milk, cream and ready-made mixes for aromatic cappuccinos and mochas with delicate foam;
• hot chocolate, instant tea – to expand the range.

Regular supply and fast delivery guarantee that your machine will never be left without drinks. The main thing is not to forget to order the ingredients on time.

Step 5. Learn how to use the equipment and start a business

Even the smartest vending machine needs to be used properly. EasyVending provides training where business experts and technical specialists explain:

• where to get money for a business;
• how to find profitable locations;
• how to maintain the equipment;
• how to control the quality of drinks;
• how to keep basic reporting;
• how to promote a coffee business, and much more.

“We went this way from scratch, and in 2024 we decided to accumulate 15 years of experience into our own franchise and training. Our goal is to provide our clients and partners with an easy start and effective development of their coffee business,” comments Dmytro.

After training, entrepreneurs confidently launch their first retail outlets even without experience, and most importantly, receive support both at the start and throughout the entire cooperation.

And also: monitoring, service and scaling the business

Starting a coffee business is just the beginning. Next, it is important to constantly monitor the operation of the machines, in particular, analyze sales statistics and adapt the menu to the location, maintain the equipment in good condition and update it if necessary to be able to offer better service, monitor the cleanliness of the outlet and replenish ingredients in a timely manner.

EasyVending provides service and technical support to ensure that your vending machines work without interruptions. And when vending starts to bring a stable profit, it is time to scale: new points, new machines and even more customers.

A coffee vending business is not only a stable income, but also an opportunity to work in a format that does not require daily presence. With the right location, quality equipment, and support from EasyVending professionals, you can create your own system of almost passive income that will bring profit 24/7. Just five steps that can be completed in a few weeks – and you are on the way to financial independence.