Product profit analysis needs to include manufacturer rebates, sales taxes, location commissions and product handling costs, and must consider profit per machine space required by each product.

• Large spiral products have higher product handling costs.
  
• The 2-for-1 footprint results in greater sales volume from small spiral products in the same space.
  
• Snack machines with two small spiral shelves provide greater product variety and are projected to deliver more profit than single small spiral shelf machines.

Source: Vend Operator Candy/Snack Category Profit Analysis, Bachtelle And Associates, Spring, 1998