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U-Turn Vending and Healthy Cravings

U-Turn Vending and Healthy Cravings has helped thousands of new entrepreneurs start and grow their own vending businesses. Live, in-person training is conducted at headquarters for every new owner, by coaches who are successful vending operators. A division of Vend Tech International, UTurn and Healthy Cravings has earned an A+ rating with the BBB.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$20,000
Investment
$20,000 - $40,000

Live your Dream with our Proven Plan that Works

  • No franchise fees or royalties.

  • Enjoy all the benefits of owning a business – such as tax savings and expense write-offs.
  • Grow at your own pace, start full or part time – replace your current job or supplement your income.


Start Your Business Faster Than Ever

We help people start and grow their own bulk snack vending businesses ­- it’s as simple as that. We’ve been doing it since 1987, and we have fine-tuned a system that will help you succeed!. We’ll walk you through the entire process, starting with in-­person training at our national headquarters near Yellowstone National Park in Idaho. From there, you’ll gain access to our entire business plan program that will show you how to build your own brand, find the best locations, and grow profitably to meet the goals you set for yourself.

The Healthy Snack Craze

It’s everywhere! Stores of all shapes and sizes are putting healthier snack options front and center for their customers, as the general population demands better choices when they snack or dine. Almost every part of the food industry has aligned with these new consumer patterns ­- but what about bulk vending? Our thousands of existing operators told us that they wanted a healthy options so we delivered, the solution is Healthy Cravings!

UTurn and Healthy Cravings Machines

We offer four, eight and twelve selections. From nearly any angle, all of the selections are visible, creating an attractive and colorful display. The coin mechanisms gives you the option of 25 cent, 50 cent or both.

A Partner You Can Trust

UTurn and Healthy Cravings is a division of Vend Tech International, we’ve earned an A+ rating with the BBB, and helped thousands of people start their own vending businesses. Our team is made up of vending business operators who know the business. We don’t charge royalties and we don’t require franchise contracts­. We’ll show you the ropes and help you build a plan for your own success.

Take the First Step, Today.

Complete the form and one of our business coaches will contact you to help you evaluate our business opportunity. If it’s a good fit, we’ll explain the process and help you finance the costs in a way that works with your personal situation. In the span of a few weeks, you’ll be on your way to the business you’ve always talked about starting, with a partner and team of coaches helping you at every step.

FAQs

  • A vending-machine franchise that offers a variety of snacks and machine models

  • Customers pay directly for vending machine products

  • Franchisees who seek a low-involvement business model
  • Someone familiar enough with their community to assess optimal vending machine placement

  • Select locations and install vending machines in your territory
  • Maintain and refill vending machines regularly
  • Collect money from machines

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